Care homes in Carlisle

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.

Kingston Court Care Home provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for older people in Carlisle, with palliative support also available through the wider service. The home is designed to feel domestic rather than institutional, with communal rooms, a dining area and daily activities supporting ordinary routines.

Residents have choices over where they spend time, including a quieter lounge for reading or music.

Lanercost House provides nursing and residential care within the Barchester Healthcare group, with support that can extend to dementia care, respite stays and independent living. Its registered care scope includes older people, younger adults, dementia and physical disabilities, making it relevant to families seeking more than general elderly support.

Care is organised around each resident’s needs, with 24-hour personal care and individually…

Lanercost House provides nursing, residential and dementia care for older people in a setting registered for care with nursing. Its care model combines 24-hour support with personal routines, social environments and hospitality shaped around residents’ preferences.

Barchester’s wider service includes respite care and independent living, while meals are prepared on site each day using locally sourced meat and vegetables.

Pennine Lodge Care Home supports people with dementia, physical disabilities, mental health needs and other complex requirements through nursing care. It forms part of Crown Care Group, a family-run provider whose wider homes offer residential, nursing and dementia care.

The group’s nursing homes are designed for residents requiring 24-hour nursing, with support based on individual needs.

Riverwell Beck Care Home provides residential and nursing care for older people and people living with dementia in Carlisle. The home has undergone refurbishment and offers different care types, including dementia support, with teams focused on daily comfort, safety and individual routines.

Care plans can involve families and friends, while staff may support personal tasks, medication and everyday needs.

Carlisle Dementia Centre supports older people across Cumbria with residential, nursing, dementia, respite and end-of-life care. The service is part of HomeTrust Care, an employee-owned organisation that works with residents and families to create care plans supporting independence, wellbeing and a meaningful daily life.

Daily routines combine meals, activities and rest, with social, creative and physical programmes plus one-to-one support where…

Holmehurst Residential Home offers residential care for older people in a 19-bedroom home near Carlisle, including two rooms designated for double occupancy. The service provides individualised support, works alongside relevant agencies and welcomes family views when identifying residents’ needs.

Residents have access to two lounges, a dining room, conservatory and library, while the home also includes a sensory room and landscaped outdoor areas.

Inglewood supports older people who need help beyond living alone, while also accepting younger adults who require care. Its service covers dementia, physical frailty and E.M.I. needs, with fully trained staff present around the clock.

Residents help shape the activities programme and can choose group sessions or quieter one-to-one time with the Activities Co-ordinator.