Care homes in Carlisle

Updated

Carlisle has 21 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 7 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 18 Good and 3 Requires improvement.

Carlisle at a glance

21on this list

Official rating
  • Good18
  • Requires improvement3
  • 86% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.5 / 10
How this list is ordered

Homes in Carlisle are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

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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21 care homes in Carlisle

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California House

Run by Carlisle Mencap Limited

23 California Road, Carlisle, CA3 0BT
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Residential
  • 5 beds

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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Burnrigg Court

Run by Cumberland Council

Burnrigg, Carlisle, CA2 6JU
GoodCQC · Oct 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 59 beds

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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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

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

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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

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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Eskdale House

Run by Cumberland Council

Swan Street, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5UZ
GoodCQC · Nov 2025
  • Residential
  • 21 beds

Residential care home for 21 residents in Carlisle, run by Cumberland Council. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Greystone House Residential Care Home

Run by Greystone House Residential Care Home Limited

319 Blackwell Road, Carlisle, CA2 4RS
GoodCQC · Nov 2023
  • Residential
  • 24 beds

Residential care home for 24 residents in Carlisle, run by Greystone House Residential Care Home Limited. Supports mental health.

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Kingston Court Care Home

Run by Mariposa Care Group Limited

Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7JH
GoodCQC · Sept 2025
  • Nursing
  • 80 beds

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.

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Knells Country House

Run by Horizon Residential Homes Limited

The Knells, Houghton, Carlisle, CA6 4JG
GoodCQC · Jun 2023
  • Residential
  • 24 beds

Residential care home for 24 residents in Carlisle, run by Horizon Residential Homes Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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Lanercost House

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

Berkley Grange, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7PW
GoodCQC · Jan 2024
  • Nursing
  • 79 beds

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…

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Lanercost House - Carlyle Suite

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

Berkley Grange, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7PW
GoodCQC · Jun 2026
  • Nursing
  • 15 beds

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.

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Norfolk Road

Run by Community Integrated Care

14 Norfolk Road, Carlisle, CA2 5PQ
GoodCQC · Dec 2023
  • Residential
  • 6 beds

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

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Pennine Lodge Care Home

Run by Crown Care VI Limited

Pennine Way, Carlisle, CA1 3QD
GoodCQC · Apr 2023
  • Nursing
  • 70 beds

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.

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Riverwell Beck Care Home

Run by Mariposa Care Group Limited

Durdar Road, Blackwell, Carlisle, CA2 4SE
GoodCQC · May 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 60 beds

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.

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Rosehill Residential Home

Run by The Henry Lonsdale Trust CIO

Rose Hill, Aglionby, Carlisle, CA4 8AA
GoodCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 40 beds

Residential care home for 40 residents in Carlisle, run by The Henry Lonsdale Trust CIO. Supports dementia, older people, mental health and physical disabilities.

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Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield

Run by Hometrust Care Limited

Carlisle Dementia Centre (Parkfield), 256 London Road, Carlisle, CA1 2QS
GoodCQC · Feb 2025
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 44 beds

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…

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Holmehurst Residential Home

Run by Bamco Thirty Four Limited

9-10 Goschen Road, Carlisle, CA2 5PF
GoodCQC · Oct 2020
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 21 beds

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.

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Inglewood

Run by Inglewood (Cumbria) Limited

139 Dalston Road, Carlisle, CA2 5PG
GoodCQC · Dec 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 26 beds

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.

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Morton Cottage Residential Home

Run by Morton Cottage Residential Home Limited

Morton Cottage, 210-212 Wigton Road, Carlisle, CA2 6JZ
Requires improvementCQC · Nov 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 32 beds

Residential care home for 32 residents in Carlisle, run by Morton Cottage Residential Home Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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Applegarth Nursing Home

Run by Applegarth Healthcare Limited

243 Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7LT
Requires improvementCQC · Aug 2026
  • Safe Inadequate
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 53 beds

Care home with nursing for 53 residents in Carlisle, run by Applegarth Healthcare Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Questions families ask

How many care homes are there in Carlisle?

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

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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