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31 Alston (Cumbria) Care Homes 788 Reviews | Avg. starting price £1,254 per week
Greenlane House

Greenhill, Brampton CA8 1SU  14.8 miles away

9.9 13 reviews
"I can't say how much I appreciate Greenlane care home. I had twelve recommendations and I can now understand why. My husband has been here…"   Read all 13 reviews
Group/Owner PH Care Group

Greenlane House Care Home is conveniently situated a few minutes walk from the small market town of Brampton, Carlisle. Brampton is approximately 9 miles east of Carlisle and has a lovely range of shops, cafes and other amenities. It is easily accessible… Read more about Greenlane House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 28 Rooms from £1,695 / week
Croft Avenue Care Home

Wordsworth Street, Penrith CA11 7RJ  15.8 miles away

9.8 65 reviews
"A huge set of thanks to all of the amazing staff at Croft Avenue who do such a great job of looking after my Mum in Penrith. All of their…"   Read all 65 reviews
Group/Owner PH Care Group

Located in a scenic area of Penrith, in the Lake District, Croft Avenue is an inviting converted care home offering residential care and support. The extensively trained team will deliver all the specialist care and support services that loved ones… Read more about Croft Avenue Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • 30 Rooms from £1,725 / week
Riverwell Beck Care Home

Durdar Road, Carlisle CA2 4SE  19.9 miles away

9.8 58 reviews
"All staff and management, do an excellent job of looking after my mum. I feel comfortable leaving her in their hands. It's like one big,…"   Read all 58 reviews
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 Mariposa Care, providing first-class nursing care… Read more about Riverwell Beck Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 60 Rooms
Winters Park Care Home

Pategill, Penrith CA11 8RG  15.9 miles away

9.7 63 reviews
"I visited mum twice this week, and each time I come through the front door, I am greeted with friendliness and warmth. Mum is usually…"   Read all 63 reviews
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 home offers a place for residents to relax,… Read more about Winters Park Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 41 Rooms from £1,673 / week
Acomb Court Care Home

Maidens Walk, Hexham NE46 1EN  17.6 miles away

9.7 97 reviews
"Mum arrived very thin and run-down. She is now looking and feeling a lot stronger and more able to engage with us all. She had a wonderful…"   Read all 97 reviews
Group/Owner HC-One

An attractive and welcoming home, Acomb Court Care Home, situated in the centre of the historic town in Hexham, offers a choice of sitting rooms, dining areas and quiet spaces. Residents may also enjoy spending time in the beauty salon, while the large,… Read more about Acomb Court Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • 76 Rooms from £1,057 / week
Cold Springs Park Care Home

Coldsprings Park, Scaws Drive, Penrith CA11 8EY  15.5 miles away

9.6 85 reviews
"Have been visiting my friend ever since she went to live there. The staff are very friendly and caring. My friend is very happy there and…"   Read all 85 reviews
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 Park, there are a range of lovely dining areas… Read more about Cold Springs Park Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 60 Rooms from £1,715 / week
The Knells Country House

Houghton, Carlisle CA6 4JG  20.8 miles away

9.5 14 reviews
"My dad passed away on the 14th of March this year, he was a resident for eight years at The Knells. First he was a resident with my mum,…"   Read all 14 reviews

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 residents with an engaging setting to socialise, dine,… Read more about The Knells Country House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • 24 Rooms from £1,150 / week
Dene Grange Care Home

Dene Road, Hexham NE46 1HW  17.9 miles away

9.8 66 reviews
"Moving a loved one into a residential care home is a stressful and emotional time but I have to say the home manager put my mind at ease…"   Read all 66 reviews

Dene Grange Care Home in Hexham provides residential and nursing care, including to people with complex needs such as dementia. The care is provided by the dedicated team on an individual basis with kindness, empathy and compassion. Respite care is… Read more about Dene Grange Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Detention under Mental Health Act
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse
  • 50 Rooms from £1,285 / week
Pennine Lodge Care Home

Pennine Way, Haraby, Carlisle CA1 3QD  19.0 miles away

9.7 59 reviews
"My Mum went to live in Pennine Lodge, Harraby, Carlisle at the beginning of August after 2 months of being in hospital. My sister and I…"   Read all 59 reviews
Group/Owner Crown Care

Pennine Lodge is a seventy capacity Carlisle care home that offers homely surroundings for the practice of skilled care, from a team of qualified professionals who support the privacy and dignity of all residents while delivering personalised services. While… Read more about Pennine Lodge Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • 70 Rooms
Appleby Grange

Bongate, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6HR  16.6 miles away

9.6 39 reviews
"My husband moved to Appleby Grange in April 2025 to be closer to myself and the family. My husband suffered with advanced Alzheimer's and…"   Read all 39 reviews

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 care for those living with dementia. Appleby Grange… Read more about Appleby Grange

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 29 Rooms from £1,550 / week

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Elm Bank Care Home

Dene Road, Hexham NE46 1HW  17.9 miles away

9.5 83 reviews
"We are very happy with the care provided to my mother-in-law, now 97, at Elm Bank. The home is well staffed and staff are always on hand…"   Read all 83 reviews

Elm Bank Care Home is conveniently located in a quiet residential area of Hexham, offering residential care to people with a range of needs. The care provided includes help with everyday tasks, specialised support for people living with dementia, care… Read more about Elm Bank Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Detention under Mental Health Act
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse
  • 48 Rooms from £1,270 / week
Lowgate Nursing Home

Allendale Road, Lowgate, Hexham NE46 2NN  15.9 miles away

9.5 82 reviews
"My mother has now been at Lowgate Nurisng Home now for 2 and a half years. I cannot find any complaints with Mam's care, she is happy and…"   Read all 82 reviews

Lowgate Nursing Home, near Hexham, has been purpose-built to specialise in nursing and residential care, for over 65yrs of age delivering a service based on values of choice and dignity. Staff are friendly and Lowgate has a homely feel. Staff at Lowgate… Read more about Lowgate Nursing Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 42 Rooms from £1,189 / week
Carlisle Dementia Centre (Parkfield)

256 London Road, Carlisle CA1 2QS  19.3 miles away

8.3 6 reviews
"My brother was in parkfield from March 2022,myself and my siblings where always made to feel welcome on visiting ,we found if we did have…"   Read all 6 reviews

The Carlisle Dementia Centre (Parkfield) is a specialist nursing and residential service for older people with a variety of dementia diagnosis, memory impairments and mental health needs. This includes nursing need arising from Alzheimer's, Parkinson's,… Read more about Carlisle Dementia Centre (Parkfield)

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 44 Rooms from £1,050 / week
Burn Brae Lodge

Prospect Hill, Corbridge NE45 5RU  19.8 miles away

8.0 2 reviews
"My mother had advanced dementia and when we could no longer manage her needs, she moved to Burn Brae Lodge in Corbridge where she lived for…"   Read all 2 reviews

Welcome to Burn Brae Lodge, where they offer exceptional care based on traditional values. They are a family-owned and run care home and proud of their care team who are committed to ensuring a safe, caring, comfortable and happy environment for all… Read more about Burn Brae Lodge

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 31 Rooms from £975 / week
Haydon View Residential Home

North Bank, Haydon Bridge, Hexham NE47 6NA  13.5 miles away

5 reviews
"Haydon View care staff provide a very caring environment. The staff respond to my mother's needs in ways that show they understand her.…"   Read all 5 reviews

Haydon View Care Home is set in a quiet area of Haydon Bridge overlooking the village and beautiful views of the Northumberland countryside. Haydon View was rated "Good" by CQC in August 2015. Haydon View welcomes and actively encourages residents… Read more about Haydon View Residential Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • 27 Rooms from £1,100 / week
Deneholme Care Centre

The Dene, Hexham NE47 9PX  9.9 miles away

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • 13 Rooms
Rosehill Residential Home

Aglianby, Carlisle CA4 8AA  18.5 miles away

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Detention under Mental Health Act
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 40 Rooms from £1,283 / week
Crosshill Nursing Home

2a Paragon Street, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland DL13 2NN  17.7 miles away

8.8 3 reviews
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 30 Rooms from £860 / week
Howard Court Care Home Ltd

Howard Arms Lane, Brampton CA8 1NH  14.7 miles away

2 reviews
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 28 Rooms from £865 / week
Charlotte Straker House

Cookson Close, Corbridge NE45 5HB  20.3 miles away

8.7 6 reviews
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 32 Rooms from £1,018 / week
Close House Nursing & Residential Care Home

Hexham NE46 1ST  15.8 miles away

4 reviews
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 23 Rooms from £1,150 / week
Croftfield Care Home

Cotehill, Carlisle CA4 9TB  15.3 miles away

1 review
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • 22 Rooms from £1,180 / week
Greystone House

319 Blackwell Road, Carlisle CA2 4RS  20.0 miles away

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Younger Adults
  • Mental Health
  • 24 Rooms
Norfolk Road

14 Norfolk Road, Carlisle CA2 5PQ  20.8 miles away

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Younger Adults
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • 6 Rooms
Grisedale Croft

Church Road, Alston CA9 3QS  0.1 miles away

1 review
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 13 Rooms
Jubilee House Therapy Centre

Eamont Park, Eamont Bridge, Penrith CA10 2BN  16.3 miles away

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Physical Disability
  • Mental Health
  • 6 Rooms
Glenmore Trust

2 Newton Road, Penrith CA11 9FA  16.5 miles away

9.3 5 reviews
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Younger Adults
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Mental Health
  • 3 Rooms
The Laurels

10 Norfolk Road, Carlisle CA2 5PQ  20.8 miles away

10 27 reviews
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • 29 Rooms
Ravenstone Caresure

72 Victoria Place, Carlisle CA1 1LR  19.9 miles away

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Younger Adults
  • Mental Health
  • 14 Rooms
Carntyne Residential Care Home

Hencotes, Battle Hill, Hexham NE46 2EE  17.3 miles away

8.2 2 reviews
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 21 Rooms from £1,100 / week

Frequently Asked Questions about Alston Care Homes

Care home costs in Alston

Average care home costs in and around Alston by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 19 care homes with fees listed in and around Alston.

Type of Care Provided Alston Cumbria England UK
Residential Care £1,262 £1,266 £1,243 £1,248
Residential Dementia Care £1,265 £1,282 £1,284 £1,291
Nursing Care £1,299 £1,389 £1,497 £1,485
Nursing Dementia Care £1,447 £1,412 £1,527 £1,520
All Care Types £1,254 £1,281 £1,253 £1,260
Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our care home fees guide.
Average starting prices for self-funders in Alston Care Homes by care type
Average cost of Residential Care from 17 care homes with fees listed
£1,262 per week
  • 0.3% below Cumbria average
  • 1.5% above England average
  • 1.1% above UK average
Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 16 care homes with fees listed
£1,265 per week
  • 1.3% below Cumbria average
  • 1.5% below England average
  • 2% below UK average
Average cost of Nursing Care from 5 care homes with fees listed
£1,299 per week
  • 6.5% below Cumbria average
  • 13.2% below England average
  • 12.5% below UK average
Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 3 care homes with fees listed
£1,447 per week
  • 2.5% above Cumbria average
  • 5.2% below England average
  • 4.8% below UK average

How many Care Homes are there in Alston?

There are 1 Care Homes in Alston, including 0 Nursing Homes & 1 Residential Care Homes.

Which Care Homes in and around Alston have the highest Review Score?

The Laurels, Greenlane House & Dene Grange Care Home are some of the Care Homes with the highest Review Score in and around Alston.

Which Care Homes in and around Alston offer Nursing Care?

Riverwell Beck Care Home, Dene Grange Care Home & Pennine Lodge Care Home are some of the 8 Nursing Homes in and around Alston.

How many Care Homes offer Dementia Care in and around Alston?

There are 23 Care Homes offering Dementia Care in and around Alston including Greenlane House, Croft Avenue Care Home & Riverwell Beck Care Home.

Which Care Homes offer Respite Care in and around Alston?

Respite Care is offered by 24 Care Homes in and around Alston including Greenlane House, Croft Avenue Care Home & Riverwell Beck Care Home.

How many Care Home listings in and around Alston have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 24 Care Homes listed with Reviews.

Which Care Homes in and around Alston have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 1 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.