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  • Avg. Review Score 9.1
  • Total 1,951 Reviews
  • Avg. Starting Price £1,375 per week
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Harbour View Care Home
14A Bransty Road, Whitehaven CA28 6HA
9.870 Reviews
Harbour Healthcare Ltd
Harbour View Care Home
"My husband is so well looked after.The carers are so friendly and caring.The food is excellent. Nothing is a trouble to any of them from..."Read all 70 reviews

from £1,258 / week50 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
Kendal Care Home
Burton Road, Kendal LA9 7JA
9.8105 Reviews
Abbey Healthcare
Kendal Care Home
"My husband went to give me respite from caring. He was cared for by brilliant staff, right up to the time he died. Nothing was too much..."Read all 105 reviews

from £1,700 / week120 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Croft Avenue Care Home
Wordsworth Street, Penrith CA11 7RJ
9.873 Reviews
Croft Avenue Care Home
Croft Avenue Care Home
"A great visit - staff were warm & welcoming. We enjoyed sitting outside in the sun with views of Penrith beyond...."Read all 73 reviews

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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Amathea
Newlands Lane, Workington CA14 3JG
9.751 Reviews
MHA
Amathea
"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 / week40 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
The Old Vicarage
Vicarage Lane, Allithwaite, Grange-over-Sands LA11 7QN
9.727 Reviews
The Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage
"Mum has been attending The Old Vicarage 2 days a week since November 2025 and loves it. The care home has a welcoming and homely feel. It..."Read all 27 reviews

from £1,400 / week19 Rooms

The Old Vicarage is a family owned and managed residential care home that looks after people with physical frailties and in the various stages of dementia. There is a huge range of activities both... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Eden Manor Care Home
Langrigg Road, Carlisle CA2 6DT
9.746 Reviews
Eden Manor Care Home
Eden Manor Care Home
"My Dad moved into Eden Manor in March 2024, it was a very big and hard decision moving him into care but it was required due to his..."Read all 46 reviews

from £1,475 / week80 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Abbotsfield
373 Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness LA13 9JS
9.728 Reviews
Abbotsfield
Abbotsfield
"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

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 is able to accommodate up to 26 residents, which allows the home... Read more

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

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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Elmsfield House
Holme, Milnthorpe, Carnforth LA6 1RJ
9.725 Reviews
Elmsfield House
"My mother has been at Elmsfield House for a year and a half. I visit regularly and have always been impressed with the genuine compassion..."Read all 25 reviews

from £1,200 / week25 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Barchester Lanercost House Care Home
Berkeley Grange, Newtown Road, Carlisle CA2 7PW
9.773 Reviews
Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Barchester Lanercost House Care Home
"It became clear that my Dad was unsafe staying at home on his own, so as a family we decided that he should be admitted to Lanercost..."Read all 73 reviews

from £1,700 / week79 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
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Heron Hill Care Home
Esthwaite Avenue, Kendal LA9 7SE
9.686 Reviews
Abbey Healthcare
Heron Hill Care Home
"My wife has been at Heron Hill for more than two years now and I am very happy with her care. The management and staff are very attentive,..."Read all 86 reviews

from £1,650 / week86 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Emmaus House
Walkmill Close, Moresby Parks, Whitehaven CA28 8XR
9.68 Reviews
Pilgrims' Friend Society
Emmaus House
"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 / week26 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Inglewood (Cumbria) Ltd
139 Dalston Road, Carlisle CA2 5PG
9.637 Reviews
Inglewood (Cumbria) Ltd
Inglewood (Cumbria) Ltd
"On visiting Inglewood care home I have found it to be clean and the staff all very helpful. I have visited the care home on numerous..."Read all 37 reviews

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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
The Knells Country House
Houghton, Carlisle CA6 4JG
9.619 Reviews
The Knells Country House
"Mum was a long term resident at The Knells for approx 13 yrs. At all times, she was cared for lovingly by all the staff. They maintained..."Read all 19 reviews

from £1,125 / week24 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Riverside Court Care Home
31 Irish Street, Salmoor Way, Maryport CA15 8AZ
9.649 Reviews
Harbour Healthcare Ltd
Riverside Court Care Home
"On a recent visit to my friend, I visited her husband in this well organized home, the staff were cheerful, effecent and very welcoming he..."Read all 49 reviews

from £1,296 / week60 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Barchester Newlands Care Home
Newlands Park, Workington CA14 3NE
9.662 Reviews
Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Barchester Newlands Care Home
"My mother was recently moved to the dementia unit and I was apprehensive about this decision, but am pleased to say this was the right..."Read all 62 reviews

from £1,228 / week54 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Winters Park Care Home
Pategill, Penrith CA11 8RG
9.669 Reviews
HC-One
Winters Park Care Home
"Mum spent just over 3 years here when her dementia got too much to manage at home. The staff are amazing and were accommodating to all the..."Read all 69 reviews

from £1,782 / week41 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Kingston Court Care Home
Newtown Road, Carlisle CA2 7JH
9.6119 Reviews
Mariposa
Kingston Court Care Home
"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

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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Stobars Hall
Kirkby Stephen CA17 4HD
9.535 Reviews
The Franklyn Group Ltd
Stobars Hall
"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 / week38 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
St George's Residential Home
St George's Road, Millom LA18 4JE
9.427 Reviews
St George's Residential Home
St George's Residential Home
"What an amazing time my Mam has had on her respite care With a lot of uncertainty of going into the home in her words "she would do it..."Read all 27 reviews

from £1,180 / week41 Rooms

Group/Owner Kirklands Care Ltd

St. George’s is a high quality home located in the centre of of Millom which exudes peace and tranquillity, whilst being immediately and conveniently adjacent to the town centre. The rooms are tastefully... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Summerhill Care Home
East View, Kendal LA9 4JY
9.464 Reviews
HC-One
Summerhill Care Home
"From the first meeting at reception we were welcomed with such kindness. My mum stayed here for a few months after a short hospital stay...."Read all 64 reviews

from £1,782 / week71 Rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Summerhill Care Home, situated in the charming Cumbrian town of Kendal, supports older people to lead their best lives with personalised residential, nursing and dementia care. The friendly and comfortable... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Cold Springs Park Care Home
Coldsprings Park, Scaws Drive, Penrith CA11 8EY
9.394 Reviews
HC-One
Cold Springs Park Care Home
"All very well managed organised - all the staff I've dealt with are especially the carers, senior staff and cleaners they are kind and..."Read all 94 reviews

from £1,826 / week60 Rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Set in the heart of a residential community just on the outskirts of Penrith, Cold Springs Park Care Home offers personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people. At Cold Springs... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Abbeyfield Bradbury House
Wasdale Road, Gosforth, Seascale CA20 1AU
9.221 Reviews
Abbeyfield Living Society
Abbeyfield Bradbury House
"My mother was made to feel very welcome here right from the start. Her every needs were met and the experience was more like a high class..."Read all 21 reviews

from £1,384 / week20 Rooms

Group/Owner Abbeyfield Living Society

Bradbury House recognises the importance of maintaining relationships with family and friends and support residents in pursuing hobbies and interests by offering a variety of activities from in-house... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Kingsfield Residential Care Home
252 Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness LA13 9JJ
9.220 Reviews
Kingsfield Residential Care Home
Kingsfield Residential Care Home
"My Dad stayed at Kingsfield for 2 weeks respite, after a hospital stay, while we were on holiday. The staff were wonderful with him, very..."Read all 20 reviews

27 Rooms

Group/Owner PH Care Group

Kingsfield Residential Care Home is an older property which has been adapted and extended to provide personal care for up to 27 residents. It is an established care home located in Barrow-in-Furness.... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Barchester Lanercost House - Carlyle Suite
Berkeley Grange, Newtown Road, Carlisle CA2 7PW
9.121 Reviews
Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Barchester Lanercost House - Carlyle Suite
"Good caring environment. My father is treated with kindness The staff are open & welcoming toward family & visitors..."Read all 21 reviews

from £1,700 / week15 Rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

The Carlyle Suite of Lanercost House specialises in looking after dementia sufferers, who benefit from sophisticated and advanced techniques courtesy of owners Barchester Healthcare. Residents include... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Dalton Court Care Home
Europe Way, Cockermouth CA13 0RJ
9.132 Reviews
Dalton Court Care Home
Dalton Court Care Home
"Dalton court is an excellent care home...the carers go over and above what is asked of them and everyone who works there has a very gentle..."Read all 32 reviews

from £1,400 / week60 Rooms

Group/Owner Sandstone Care Group

Dalton Court is a welcoming and well-established care home located in the historic market town of Cockermouth, on the edge of the beautiful Lake District National Park. Surrounded by scenic views and... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Hames Hall
Gote Brow, Cockermouth CA13 0NN
9.963 Reviews
Curo Care Group Ltd
Hames Hall
"Our mother initially came to Hames Hall for respite care. However, she settled in so well and loved it so much that she decided she wanted..."Read all 63 reviews

from £1,250 / week25 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Residential Care
East Croft Grange
Scaw Road, High Harrington, Workington CA14 4LY
9.855 Reviews
Brancaster Care Homes Ltd
East Croft Grange
"Staff are really attentive to the residents' needs and treat them all as individuals, with their specific needs. Staff have lots of..."Read all 55 reviews

from £1,150 / week31 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Cartmel Grange Nursing Home
Allithwaite Road, Grange-over-Sands LA11 7EL
9.856 Reviews
Brancaster Care Homes Ltd
Cartmel Grange Nursing Home
"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 56 reviews

from £1,580 / week73 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Lakes
Ireleth Road, Askam-in-Furness LA16 7JD
8.87 Reviews
The Lakes
"My mam has been at the lakes for nearly a year now . She settled in really quickly , she loves all the staff and is very happy . She is..."Read all 7 reviews

from £1,004 / week41 Rooms

The Lakes Care Home Located in the tranquil village of Askam-in-Furness, The Lakes Care Home has been a trusted provider of specialist residential and dementia care for over 28 years. The dedicated care... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care