Care homes in Cumberland

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Cumberland has 78 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 16 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 3 Outstanding, 59 Good and 16 Requires improvement. Cumberland council paid on average £1,161 a week for a residential care place and £1,004 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

Cumberland at a glance

78on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding3
  • Good59
  • Requires improvement16
  • 79% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.6 / 10
  • Types of care82% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Cumberland on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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78 care homes in Cumberland

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Walsingham Support - Crummock Road

Run by Walsingham Support

Walsingham, Moor Close, Workington, CA14 3RP
OutstandingCQC · Apr 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Walsingham Support helps adults with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries and complex needs through residential care and supported living. The charity works with individuals and families to build life skills, strengthen relationships and support greater independence.

Support can range from a few hours a week to 24-hour, seven-day care. Residential homes provide private bedrooms, on-site staff and one-to-one support shaped by each…

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Inglewood

Run by Cumberland Council

Lowmoor Road, Wigton, CA7 9QL
OutstandingCQC · Dec 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 38 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 38 residents in Wigton, run by Cumberland Council. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Silloth Nursing and Residential Care Home

Run by Cumberland And Westmorland Convalescent Institution

Convalescent Home, Silloth, Wigton, CA7 4JH
OutstandingCQC · Oct 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 38 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Silloth Nursing and Residential Care Home provides 24-hour nursing and person-centred care for older people and adults with physical disabilities. Residents have private rooms, including single en-suite bedrooms, and care is shaped around individual wishes, histories and levels of dependency.

The home supports both everyday living and longer-term care, with a consistent team, activities, outings and community events.

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Amathea

Run by Methodist Homes

Newlands Lane, Workington, CA14 3JG
GoodCQC · Aug 2026
  • Residential
  • 40 beds
  • Elderly care

Amathea provides residential, dementia and short-term respite care for older people in Workington. The home is registered as a care home without nursing and is part of MHA, a not-for-profit organisation supporting older people through care and later-life services.

The service offers assessments and support tailored to individual needs, with residential placements and respite or short-stay options available.

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California House

Run by Carlisle Mencap Limited

23 California Road, Carlisle, CA3 0BT
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Short-break respite stays at California House support up to five adults with learning disabilities at any one time. The home gives families and carers a planned break while providing accommodation and support for adults who need a temporary change of setting.

California House is part of Carlisle Mencap, a locally managed charity that also provides supported living and outreach support at home and in the community.

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Clarendon Grange

Run by Brancaster Care Homes Limited

Main Road, Great Clifton, Workington, CA14 1TR
GoodCQC · Apr 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 25 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 25 residents in Workington, run by Brancaster Care Homes Limited. Supports dementia, older people and physical disabilities.

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East Croft Grange

Run by Brancaster Care Homes Limited

Scaw Road, High Harrington, Workington, CA14 4LY
GoodCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 31 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 31 residents in Workington, run by Brancaster Care Homes Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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Riverside Court

Run by Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd

31 Irish Street, Salmoor Way, Maryport, CA15 8AZ
GoodCQC · Oct 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Riverside Court provides nursing, residential and dementia care for older people and younger adults in Maryport. The service is suited to people who need day-to-day support alongside nursing oversight, including those living with dementia or requiring longer-term care.

The home’s wider care programme includes residential and nursing services, with dementia care listed as a dedicated area.

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The Good Companions (Cumbria) Limited

Run by Good Companions (Cumbria) Limited

Criffel Street, Silloth, Wigton, CA7 4BT
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Residential
  • 39 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care in Silloth sits alongside separate home care services across Cumbria at The Good Companions (Cumbria) Limited. The organisation supports older people and people living with dementia, while its wider offer includes household support, meal preparation and help with medical appointments.

Families can also attend free community care talks covering home care, live-in care, dementia support and choosing care.

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Allanby House

Run by Community Integrated Care

Wedgewood Drive, Flimby, Maryport, CA15 8QX
GoodCQC · Jan 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Residential care home for 6 residents in Maryport, run by Community Integrated Care. Supports learning disabilities, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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Ava House

Run by Living For Life (Cumbria) Limited

16 Loweswater Road, Maryport, CA15 8JR
GoodCQC · Dec 2022
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 5 residents in Maryport, run by Living For Life (Cumbria) Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Bethany House Limited

Run by Bethany House Limited

Bethany House, 20 Front Corkickle, Whitehaven, CA28 8AA
GoodCQC · Mar 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 18 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Bethany House Limited provides residential care for older people, with dementia care and a varied programme of activities. The Whitehaven home forms part of a family-owned West Cumbria group and has 18 bedrooms, all en-suite, close to Whitehaven Harbour.

Residents can join arts and crafts, baking or music sessions, while regular trips reach local attractions, shops and the seaside.

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Bethshan Nursing Home Limited

Run by Bethshan Nursing Home Limited

Yewbarrow Close, Whitehaven, CA28 8HB
GoodCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 37 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Bethshan Nursing Home supports older people and adults with dementia, physical disabilities, mental health needs or sensory impairment through registered nursing care. It forms part of the family-owned Bethany House Group in West Cumbria.

The home has 37 en-suite bedrooms, three lounges and a specialist dementia garden. Residents can take part in arts and crafts, baking or music sessions, while gentle exercise and themed events add variety to…

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Bradbury House

Run by Abbeyfield Society (The)

Wasdale Road, Gosforth, Seascale, CA20 1AU
GoodCQC · Jun 2026
  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Residential and respite care supports older people at Bradbury House in Gosforth, Cumbria, at the foot of the western Lake District. The setting combines daily assistance with a village location and views towards the surrounding landscape.

Residents can receive meals, housekeeping and practical support within the home, while families can arrange a visit to understand the accommodation and care available.

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Burnrigg Court

Run by Cumberland Council

Burnrigg, Carlisle, CA2 6JU
GoodCQC · Oct 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 59 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 59 residents in Carlisle, run by Cumberland Council. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Chichester Hall Care Home

Run by Curo Care Chichester Hall Limited

Chichester Hall, Dicktrod Lane, Skinburness, Wigton, CA7 4QZ
GoodCQC · Nov 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Chichester Hall Care Home provides residential and dementia care for older people in a small coastal setting near Wigton. The home has room for 18 residents and is designed around daily routines, personal preferences and familiar surroundings.

Care plans are reviewed and adapted as circumstances change, while residents retain their own rooms and as much choice as possible in how each day unfolds.

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Croftfield Residential Care Home

Run by Mrs Velda Reilly

Cotehill, Armathwaite, Carlisle, CA4 9TB
GoodCQC · Jan 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 22 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 22 residents in Carlisle, run by Mrs Velda Reilly. Supports dementia, older people and physical disabilities.

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Dalton Court Care Home

Run by Sandstone Care North West Limited

Europe Way, Cockermouth, CA13 0RJ
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Nursing
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Dalton Court Care Home provides nursing, dementia, residential and respite care for older people and adults with physical or sensory disabilities in Cockermouth. Its resident-led service is designed around individual needs within a modern, homely environment near the Lake District.

The home is part of Sandstone Care Group, whose care menu includes nursing and specialist care alongside residential, dementia and respite support.

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Eden Manor Care Home

Run by Eden Manor Care Limited

Langrigg Road, Morton, Carlisle, CA2 6DT
GoodCQC · Mar 2026
  • Residential
  • 80 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 80 residents in Carlisle, run by Eden Manor Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Questions families ask

How many care homes are there in Cumberland?

78 care homes in Cumberland are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which care homes in Cumberland are rated Outstanding?

Walsingham Support - Crummock Road, Inglewood and Silloth Nursing and Residential Care Home.

How much does a care home cost in Cumberland?

Cumberland council paid on average £1,161 a week for residential care and £1,004 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,954 and £992. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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