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Good Companions Silloth, Cumbria, is a well-established local provider of Residential Care, Secure Dementia Care and Day Care Services. (CQC Rating GOOD, March 2023). The team delivers flexible, person-centred support tailored to individual needs, enabling residents to enjoy the highest standard of care while maintaining as much independence as possible.
Set beside peaceful woodland with sea views in the seaside town of Silloth, Cumbria, the home is close to local shops,...
Care Provided by The Good Companions (Cumbria) Ltd
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 39 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
For fees please contact the home
Contact The Good Companions (Cumbria) Ltd to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Good Companions Cumbria Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Paul Smith(Registered Manager)
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1996
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (34)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Visiting is at anytime but lunch time is protected meal time
Parking
- Car park in the home for visitors
The Good Companions (Cumbria) Ltd Reviews (13)
The Good Companions (Cumbria) Ltd has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.298) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Good Companions (Cumbria) Ltd has 13 reviews.
I found the standard of care, across all areas, at Good Companions to be outstanding. Residents are always considered to be living in 'their own home' whilst there and treated accordingly. I consider Good Companions to be an example of excellence in the field of residential care. All staff demonstrate respect, kindness and concern for all of their residents and also for family of residents. The staff team are led by an inspirational manager who combines professionalism with compassion. Good Companions deserves the highest possible rating.
Than you for your kind review of Good Companions its reviews like this that show the staff at Good Companions are making residents lives better it is not just the resident who becomes family you all too.
I understand why my mother said "I cannot think of anywhere I'd rather be" when she was describing her life at Good Companions. She felt so happy, content & safe. Good Companions enabled her to keep her independence. I cannot thank the staff enough for their professionalism, care, kindness & love given to my mother and for the reassurance this gave me. The staff are led by an outstanding manager who leads by example. I'm so grateful for all of the practical support & kindness given to me throughout the years my mother was a resident & especially during the last week of her life.
Thank you for the great review of Good Companions I am very proud of the team in the home and with this review shows their hard work and dedication shines through to everyone that comes in to Good Companions and to all the families like yourself that also becomes part of the Good Companions. The...
My mother was resident at The Good Companions in Silloth from December 2023 to May 2024. The care and support that my Mum received from the manager and his team was outstanding. The home is very well equipped and my mum was always given every possible aid to make her as comfortable as possible. The food was all home cooked and she enjoyed it very much. There was always lots of entertainment going on in the home. My mother sadly passed away due to the deterioration of her dementia, but again the care and support given to both my mother and us as a family was amazing.
Thank you for your kind and positive review regarding the care and services at Good Companions, I have forwarded your feedback to the team as this is important feedback to show the team at Good Companions that the care they provide is positive and families are reassured with that their oved ones are cared for.
The standard of care that mom receives is phenomenal and it is delivered with such attention to detail and compassion. The Management and staff go above and beyond in ensuring the residents are treated with the utmost dignity and respect and we as a family cannot thank them enough for everything they do for mom and for us. The amount of activities put together are brilliant and changes each month, it's great to see mom enjoying the music and dancing.
The whole process of mom going to a care home has been an emotional one, but everyone at Good Companions has made the journey smoother and has given us as a family reassurance and peace.With excellent management and excellent staff, we highly recommend The Good Companions!
Thank you for your kind comments, our residents and their families are very important to us all and feedback like this shows that the staff's hard work is been seen. Good Companions finds that activities in house and the people from outside are very important for the resident's stimulation and...
The standard of care provided is exemplary, everything is done with the resident's best interest at the fore and with dignity and respect. The way staff, regardless of role interact with the residents is a pleasure to witness. On the odd occasion when there is an issue (everyone is human) there is complete openness and honesty, which is a credit to the staff and in particular the manager, who is very approachable. There is a good range of activities/entertainment provided, and the food is of a high standard. I would highly recommend The Good Companions.
Good Morning and thank you for your kind and honest review here at Good Companions, we pride ourselves on our resident's care needs and emotional needs and activities with our residents to promote independence dignity and respect and occasionally we understand that at times there can be small human...
Very thankful my mum is a resident here. Dementia care is excellent. Staff very attentive and kind. Good communication, very varied activities, my mum loves singing and dancing! Meals are nutritious, very well fed and frequent hot drinks. Good management.
Thank you for your positive review the staff pride themselves on making sure that they provide a great friendly care and respecting residents' wishes and choices.
The management and staff are excellent, knowledgeable and very approachable . I am kept fully informed about my husbands needs.
Thank you for your review and positive comments, the staff have seen the review and are very grateful.
The perfect environment for my mum who has dementia. They made her feel very welcome and she was very happy to be there. It was her first respite stay and I think she will be returning as she was very settled and in such a friendly environment. Thank you.
Firstly, may I thank you for your kind review. Here at The Good Companions, we value all our residents and their family's feedback and we must thank you for the very positive review. We also look forward to welcoming your mum back again soon.
Excellent service
Many thanks for your kind words. It is greatly appreciated by everyone at The Good Companions Silloth.
Quite good, the staff are interesting and chat and make me feel good, lovely girls.
My mum and I are extremely pleased with the care she received. The staff went over and above ensuring that she was happy and treated with respect. A lovely place.
Many thanks for your kind words. It is greatly appreciated by everyone at The Good Companions Silloth.
Very good, made plenty of friends while here especially one person. Activities are my favourite in here.
My husband was at the home for 16 months and the care and attention he received during this time was exceptional. The owner and all the staff were very professional, kind and caring getting to know him and also me. There was a good variety of activities both in the home and outside for those able to go out into the community. I got to feel as though they were my extended family and they supported both me and my husband to an exceptional standard. I would thoroughly recommend Good Companions to anyone looking for care for their loved ones.
Thank you, Hazel for your kind words. We wish both of you the very best for the future.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 04 March 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (1) & Events (0)
- 24 Feb 2026
Now open and already welcoming its first guests, Silloth Daycare is bringing high-quality, person-centred daytime care to the local community — and to celebrate, the first 100 new customers can...
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Meet the Team (1)

My name is Paul Smith I am the registered manager at good Companions here at Silloth and am
looking forward to getting to meet all residents and their family over the next few months.
I would like to give you a little information background about myself I have been in the carer sector
for 12 years starting as a full time care assistant then to the role of care home assistant practioner I
trained as a care home assistant practiononer with the same company and my role expanded to support other homes when needing support this gained me valuable knowledge to progress in my career in care. I am looking forward in taking good Companions forward in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Good Companions (Cumbria) Ltd
What types of Care is The Good Companions (Cumbria) Ltd registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Good Companions (Cumbria) Ltd have?
There are 34 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Good Companions (Cumbria) Ltd?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Good Companions (Cumbria) Ltd to the centre of Wigton?
9.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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