How many older person care homes are there in Colby-Cumbria?

There are 30 Older Person Care Homes in Colby-Cumbria, including 9 Nursing Homes & 21 Residential Care Homes.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Colby-Cumbria?

Respite Care is offered by 24 elderly care homes in Colby-Cumbria including Riverwell Beck Care Home, Kendal Care Home & Croft Avenue Care Home.

Care Homes for Older People in and around Colby (Cumbria)

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Browse 30 Colby (Cumbria) Older Person Care Homes

Avg. Review Score 9.0
Total 1,039 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,470 per week

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Riverwell Beck Care Home

Durdar Road, Carlisle CA2 4SE

26 miles from centre of Colby

9.971 Reviews

12 1

"I am very pleased with the level of care given to each individual resident by all members of staff, with the helpfulness of all staff,..."Read all 71 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
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Dementia Residential Care
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Dementia Nursing Care

Kendal Care Home

Burton Road, Kendal LA9 7JA

20.4 miles from centre of Colby

9.8108 Reviews

23 1

"A very good home. My husband is very well looked after by all the staff they also make sure I am alright My husband has been here two..."Read all 108 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

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Croft Avenue Care Home

Wordsworth Street, Penrith CA11 7RJ

11.3 miles from centre of Colby

9.873 Reviews

16 1

"A great visit - staff were warm & welcoming. We enjoyed sitting outside in the sun with views of Penrith beyond...."Read all 73 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

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The Manor House Barnard Castle

John Street, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8ET

24.2 miles from centre of Colby

9.873 Reviews

16 2

"I am very pleased with how well I have been cared for over the last few months since I came to live here. staff so caring and friendly,..."Read all 73 reviews

from £1,495 / weekSize 76 rooms

Group/Owner Anchor

The Manor House Barnard Castle is a purpose-built luxurious care home. The home offers a lovely environment while providing 24-hour care in generous bedroom suites, each with an en suite wet room to support... Read more

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Heron Hill Care Home

Esthwaite Avenue, Kendal LA9 7SE

19.9 miles from centre of Colby

9.788 Reviews

24 3

"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

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Winters Park Care Home

Pategill, Penrith CA11 8RG

10.4 miles from centre of Colby

9.671 Reviews

12 1

"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

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Kings Court

14 Market Place, Barnard Castle DL12 8ND

24 miles from centre of Colby

9.641 Reviews

18 3

"I have been visiting my Aunt for over two years at Kings Court. Every time I go I am welcomed by the lovely staff and usually see my Aunt..."Read all 41 reviews

from £1,195 / weekSize 37 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Kings Court care home provides residential and respite care for older people. The team in County Durham takes pride in the high quality care they offer. The lifestyle team organises activities, outings... Read more

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Stobars Hall

Kirkby Stephen CA17 4HD

9.6 miles from centre of Colby

9.535 Reviews

16 1

"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

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Beaconsfield Court Care Home

Galgate, Barnard Castle DL12 8ES

24.2 miles from centre of Colby

9.5119 Reviews

"Excellent care and facilities received at all times since admission. I intend spending the rest of retirement here. It supports all my..."Read all 119 reviews

from £1,340 / weekSize 32 rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Located in the attractive town of Barnard Castle in County Durham, Beaconsfield Court is a purpose built care home offering residential and residential dementia care. The extensively trained team will... Read more

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Cold Springs Park Care Home

Coldsprings Park, Scaws Drive, Penrith CA11 8EY

10.8 miles from centre of Colby

9.496 Reviews

10 1

"Mum came to Cold Springs from Essex in June. It was the best thing we ever organised. The home environment gave mum a new lease of life:..."Read all 96 reviews

from £1,826 / weekSize 60 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

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Summerhill Care Home

East View, Kendal LA9 4JY

19.9 miles from centre of Colby

9.065 Reviews

"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 65 reviews

from £1,782 / weekSize 71 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

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Appleby Grange

Bongate, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6HR

1.6 miles from centre of Colby

9.441 Reviews

19 1

"I have a life long friend in the home. He is on palliative care - The staff are friendly and helpful and are attentive to the excellent..."Read all 41 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

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Silver Howe Care Centre

Dalton Drive, Sedbergh Road, Kendal LA9 6AQ

19.3 miles from centre of Colby

9.223 Reviews

"My relative moved in to Silver Howe Care Centre in March 2026. On our first visit to look around we were very impressed by the staff and..."Read all 23 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 30 rooms

Group/Owner Home Trust Care Ltd

Silver Howe Care Centre welcomes both longer-term care packages and also temporary respite, to a service that focuses on individually-tailored provision. The service is experienced in specialist dementia... Read more

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Nether Place Nursing Home

Chestnut Hill, Keswick CA12 4LS

24 miles from centre of Colby

9.015 Reviews

"Very helpful, responsive and patient team. Leadership, nursing staff, care staff and chef all work together to ensure residents' needs are..."Read all 15 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 26 rooms

Group/Owner Home Trust Care Ltd

Nether Place Nursing Home has built up a team of well-trained staff and nursing, fully-equipped to fulfil this care provider's vision for person-centred and community-based services. The home specialises... Read more

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Pennine Lodge Care Home

Pennine Way, Haraby, Carlisle CA1 3QD

26 miles from centre of Colby

9.067 Reviews

"My husband received excellent care at Pennine Lodge. I describe the experience as: "From arrival through to his death, the staff cocooned..."Read all 67 reviews

Size 70 rooms

Group/Owner Crown Care Group

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... Read more

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Gillingreane

Gillingate, Kendal LA9 4JB

20 miles from centre of Colby

8.223 Reviews

"My husband stayed at Gilling Reane from September 2023 to November 2024 when he passed away. The home has a real community atmosphere and..."Read all 23 reviews

from £1,605 / weekSize 33 rooms

Group/Owner Pearlcare

Gillingreane is a charming limestone building that has been lovingly converted to suit the challenges of professional care and a comfortable retirement. Situated in the market town of Kendal, the gateway... Read more

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Carlisle Dementia Centre (Parkfield)

256 London Road, Carlisle CA1 2QS

26 miles from centre of Colby

6.17 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 7 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 44 rooms

Group/Owner Home Trust Care Ltd

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... Read more