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  • Avg. Review Score 9.7
  • Total 1,489 Reviews
  • Avg. Starting Price £1,375 per week
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Riverwell Beck Care Home
Durdar Road, Carlisle CA2 4SE
"My Wife Has Been A Resident At This Care Home For Just Over 1Yr. In September She Became Very Ill And Had A Short Spell In Hospital. On..."Read all 72 reviews

Size 60 rooms

Group/Owner Mariposa

Formerly named Blackwell Vale - Riverwell Beck Care Home was renamed in June 2022 to celebrate its extensive refurbishment project, GOOD CQC rating (May 2022) and next chapter under the management of... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Harbour View Care Home
14A Bransty Road, Whitehaven CA28 6HA
"The staff treat my mam who was on end of life care with complete respect and care. My mother stayed at the home for 2 weeks until she sadly..."Read all 71 reviews

from £1,258 / weekSize 50 rooms

Group/Owner Harbour Healthcare Ltd

Harbour View Lodge is located in the town of Whitehaven and overlooks the harbour. The home is close to shops, amenities and public transport. This tastefully decorated purpose built home provides... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Kendal Care Home
Burton Road, Kendal LA9 7JA
"My mum was a resident at Kendal Care Home for a year and has just passed away. During her time here everyone of the staff, nurses, carers,..."Read all 110 reviews

from £1,700 / weekSize 120 rooms

Group/Owner Abbey Healthcare

Kendal Care Home focuses on great care, all delivered in a five star living environment; a home that residents can truly call their own. The team at is committed to providing both physical and emotional... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Croft Avenue Care Home
Wordsworth Street, Penrith CA11 7RJ
"The staff are always friendly and helpful and make the effort to get to know you all. They genuinely seem to care about the residents. They..."Read all 76 reviews

Size 30 rooms

Group/Owner PH Care Group

Situated in the beautiful area of Penrith in the Lake District, Croft Avenue is a friendly care home offering residential care and care for people living with dementia. Situated off the Wordsworth Street... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Old Vicarage
Vicarage Lane, Allithwaite, Grange-over-Sands LA11 7QN
"Lovely atpmsphere at the 'Old Vic'. Staff seem to really care about the residents and the care they recieve. A fun personal touch with..."Read all 28 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 19 rooms

The Old Vicarage is a family-owned and operated care home specialising in supporting people with physical frailty and various stages of dementia offering long-term and day care options. The Old Vicarage... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Elmsfield House
Holme, Milnthorpe, Carnforth LA6 1RJ
"Dad (95) has been a resident at Elmsfield House since September 2025. It is a happy environment, small enough to be homely but big enough..."Read all 28 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 25 rooms

Elmsfield House is between Carnforth and Milnthorpe and is registered to support up to 25 individuals. Located within 5 minutes from junction 36 of the M6 motorway, set in landscaped grounds, with views... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Amathea
Newlands Lane, Workington CA14 3JG
"I would highly recommend Amathea for the staff and the friendly and supportive environment it provides for its residents. I was fortunate..."Read all 51 reviews

from £1,220 / weekSize 40 rooms

Group/Owner MHA

Amathea provides residential, dementia and short-stay care for up to 40 residents in a purpose-designed home in the heart of Workington, Cumbria. Located close to local amenities and countryside, the... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Abbotsfield
373 Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness LA13 9JS
"I like that there was always lots of activities. I enjoyed the company of the other residents and there was a nice atmosphere in the care..."Read all 28 reviews

Size 26 rooms

Group/Owner PH Care Group

Abbotsfield Care Home was established in 1983 and is conveniently located on Abbey Road in Barrow-in-Furness. Abbotsfield Care Home can accommodate up to 26 residents, allowing the home to maintain... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Eden Manor Care Home
Langrigg Road, Carlisle CA2 6DT
"No issues and my mum is as happy as she can be as she has dementia. Pleased to say that I have had no bad experience...."Read all 47 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 80 rooms

Group/Owner Lovett Care Ltd

Located in Carlisle, Cumbria, Eden Manor is a bespoke, purpose-built care home offering residential, dementia, respite and end of life care. Their residential care is for individuals who may need some... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Riverside Court Care Home
31 Irish Street, Salmoor Way, Maryport CA15 8AZ
"10/10 - Absolutely Outstanding I honestly cannot recommend Riverside Court Care Home, Maryport highly enough. From the moment I arrived,..."Read all 57 reviews

from £1,296 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Harbour Healthcare Ltd

Riverside Court Care Home is located in Maryport and is easily accessible to shops, amenities, and public transport. The beautiful Lake District is not far by car. This tastefully decorated purpose... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
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The Knells Country House
Houghton, Carlisle CA6 4JG
"Since arriving at the Knells last November My mother myself and family have all been treated with respect, included in any decisions being..."Read all 21 reviews

from £1,125 / weekSize 24 rooms

Group/Owner Horizon Residential Homes Ltd

The Knells House, with over 25 years’ experience in caring for older people, are proud to offer the highest standard of residential and dementia care in a warm and welcoming environment. They provide... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Inglewood (Cumbria) Ltd
139 Dalston Road, Carlisle CA2 5PG
"I have found the staff at Inglewood to always be welcoming, patient and supportive in the care of my mum. Since mum moved to the care home..."Read all 38 reviews

Size 26 rooms

Group/Owner PH Care Group

Located in Cumbria, Inglewood care home is a purpose built home offering residential care for the elderly. There are 24 rooms in total, with 13 of these offering en-suite facilities. Each room is furnished... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Barchester Lanercost House Care Home
Berkeley Grange, Newtown Road, Carlisle CA2 7PW
"My mam had a lovely 10 days in Lanercost House. Was invited to a "Viewing day" week before where she played bingo. On arrival day it was..."Read all 76 reviews

from £1,700 / weekSize 79 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Located on a modern residential housing estate on the outskirts of Carlisle, Lanercost House offers easy access to local amenities with the Scottish Borders, Historic Carlisle and the beautiful Lake District... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Winters Park Care Home
Pategill, Penrith CA11 8RG
"The staff were always very kind and caring towards my mother. She felt very secure and looked after. As a guest I was always warmly..."Read all 71 reviews

from £1,782 / weekSize 41 rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Winters Park Care Home, located in the historic market town of Penrith in the Lake District, provides personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people. The friendly and comfortable... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Heron Hill Care Home
Esthwaite Avenue, Kendal LA9 7SE
"My mother-in-law is receiving excellent care & support at a very difficult time in her life. The staff are going above and beyond what you..."Read all 88 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 86 rooms

Group/Owner Abbey Healthcare

At Heron Hill Care Home, the team take pride in a service that focuses on great care, all tailored to your loved one's needs. The Care Home is conveniently located in Kendal, an historic town which... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Emmaus House
Walkmill Close, Moresby Parks, Whitehaven CA28 8XR
"I had looked at Emmaus House previously a few years ago which unfortunately was too late at that point, so to actual get my father into the..."Read all 8 reviews

from £1,081 / weekSize 26 rooms

Group/Owner Pilgrims' Friend Society

Emmaus House offers residential and dementia care for older people, along with respite and end of life care. All rooms come furnished and have TV and aerial points; there is Wi-Fi throughout the home.... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Greenlane House
Greenhill, Brampton CA8 1SU
"Review is extremely positive. Care and carers are exceptional. When upgrades are complete, review of room will change to excellen..."Read all 16 reviews

Size 40 rooms

Group/Owner PH Care Group

Greenlane House Care Home is registered with the Care Quality Commission to care for 42 residents. They provide long-term residential care for 42 residents and are also able to provide short-term respite... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Barchester Newlands Care Home
Newlands Park, Workington CA14 3NE
"My mother was sent from hospital to Newlands via the N.H.S fast pathway. Although she was only in the home a few weeks, she was treated..."Read all 68 reviews

from £1,228 / weekSize 54 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

In its central location in Workington, Newlands gets the best of both worlds; plenty of local amenities yet within easy reach of the beautiful Lake District and the scenic Solway Coast. This purpose built... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Stobars Hall
Kirkby Stephen CA17 4HD
"My father has been well looked after since moving into Stobars Hall at the end of April 2026. The staff have been caring and attentive, and..."Read all 35 reviews

from £1,575 / weekSize 38 rooms

Group/Owner The Franklyn Group Ltd

Stobars Hall is located in the market town of Kirkby Stephen. The home is located in fourteen acres of woodland and has gardens that overlook the Eden Valley. The home has been developed to provide... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Kingston Court Care Home
Newtown Road, Carlisle CA2 7JH
"He can be challenging at times but the staff are very good with him, patient and caring. They do their best to involve him in activities..."Read all 119 reviews

from £1,470 / weekSize 80 rooms

Group/Owner Mariposa

Kingston Court Care Home is located on the outskirts of Carlisle. It is a three-story modern home offering nursing care, residential care, respite care and dementia support. Highly skilled staff... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Hames Hall
Gote Brow, Cockermouth CA13 0NN
"My lovely Mum who is nearly 94 and suffering the usual difficulties that come with age, has been a resident at Hames Hall since March 2026...."Read all 64 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 25 rooms

Group/Owner Curo Care Group Ltd

Situated just outside Cockermouth, Hames Hall is a beautifully restored Victorian country mansion, thoughtfully adapted to provide a comfortable and supportive care environment for older people. The home... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
Cartmel Grange Nursing Home
Allithwaite Road, Grange-over-Sands LA11 7EL
"Everyone here has been so caring and kind to my father with his dementia and when he passed away. Nothing was too much trouble it is..."Read all 57 reviews

from £1,580 / weekSize 73 rooms

Group/Owner Brancaster Care Homes Ltd

Cartmel Grange Nursing Home offers a professional care team who are highly skilled to meet a wide range of needs within a magnificent building that has been purposely converted to support person centred,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
East Croft Grange
Scaw Road, High Harrington, Workington CA14 4LY
"This review is from the heart.... Let me tell you what the amazing management team and dedicated care staff have done for my Dad and..."Read all 56 reviews

from £1,150 / weekSize 31 rooms

Group/Owner Brancaster Care Homes Ltd

East Croft Grange provides tailored care packages within an environment organised to respect the personal freedoms of residents, as well as an active and interesting lifestyle. The aim of an experienced... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Holly Bank
46 The Promenade, Arnside, Carnforth LA5 0AA
"Now there is too many staff to name and truthfully we don't know everyone's names yet, so .. To ALL staff who look after my Dad and..."Read all 32 reviews

from £900 / weekSize 31 rooms

Group/Owner Pearlcare

Holly Bank is a homely accommodation from a provider with years of experience in providing professional care and positive lifestyle support. With the new management team, the care home has a new approach... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Chichester Hall
Dicktrod Lane, Skinburness, Wigton CA7 4QZ
"Chichester Hall has been my mam's home for just over 3 years now. From day one she has received excellent care and kindness from all the..."Read all 65 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 20 rooms

Group/Owner Curo Care Group Ltd

Situated in the heart of Cumbria, Chichester Hall offers a warm and welcoming residential care environment for up to twenty elderly residents, including those living with mental health conditions or mild... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Appleby Grange
Bongate, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6HR
"My mother in law was admitted to Appleby grange on the 4th August with a broken hip and also respite care and dementia ,she was looked..."Read all 43 reviews

from £1,710 / weekSize 29 rooms

Group/Owner Cinnabar Support and Living Ltd

Appleby Grange is located within walking distance of the centre of Appleby and is set in its own grounds with generous gardens. The home caters for adults aged 65 and over and provides specialist... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Westmorland Court Nursing Home
High Knott Road, Arnside, Carnforth LA5 0AW
"My mother had a fantastic Christmas here. Extremely well cared for. The staff were great with her. I've nothing to complain about. The care..."Read all 30 reviews

from £1,150 / weekSize 48 rooms

Westmorland Court Nursing Home is set in the village of Arnside, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The home is set in its own grounds and has lovely garden areas where clients can sit and enjoy the... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care