
Lovely, clean facilities that feel very homely and well maintained.S L(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

Staff are friendly, caring and helpful and the environment is modern and cleanJ S(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

As a family, we feel that we were being cared for as much as our relation.Christine M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Lovely, clean facilities that feel very homely and well maintained.S L(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

Staff are friendly, caring and helpful and the environment is modern and cleanJ S(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

As a family, we feel that we were being cared for as much as our relation.Christine M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

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 focus on person-centred care in a friendly and comfortable environment.
The en-suite bedrooms can be furnished and personalised by each resident to ensure they feel at home, with ample space in which to meet with family and friends.
Experienced cooks pride themselves...
Care Provided by Kingston Court Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 80 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact Kingston Court Care Home 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
Group / Owner
- Mariposa
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kim Lawson(Manager)
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (80)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (28)
Visiting
- Visitors are always welcome at Kingston Court. Visit through the main reception and a member of the team will be happy to assist you.
Parking
- Parking available at the front of the care home. Vehicles and property left at owners risk.
Kingston Court Care Home Reviews (119)
Kingston Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.536) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kingston Court Care Home has 119 reviews.
My dad was very well cared for from the moment he arrived at Kingston Court. All of the staff went above and beyond to care for my dad. Nothing was ever any trouble. As a family, we were treated with great care and compassion. We deeply thank you for everything you have done while Dad was in your care.
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For the short time my father has been in his care has been excellent. The staff is always cheerful and helpful.
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My father spent his final 20 days here. The staff catered for his every need. I would like to praise the nurses, carers, and cleaners for being absolutely fantastic. They are all friendly lovely people and helped immensely through this difficult time.
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Care is excellent, even when under pressure and short-staffed. He is also well presented and the staff are so pleasant and kind.
Always informed of my father's care and needs and ensure he is well looked after.
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Have been brilliant whenever we have visited.
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Gran was moved from hospital to Kingston Court Care Home in January 2023 where she remains. The staff have been brilliant with her and she is happy there.
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I only visit my friend once or twice a month but have been very impressed with what I see. The staff are all very helpful, friendly and patient. The home itself is spotlessly clean and very pleasant.
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I would like more activities for my sister who is in bed 24/7. Thank you.
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Since my wife was admitted to Kingston Court Care Home Carlisle, I have had nothing but praise to all the staff. If I asked a person a question and that person was unable to give me an answer, then they would speak to somebody to get the answer. The staff have been very helpful and nothing has been too much of a problem for them. They have taken a lot of care of my wife and always found time to talk to me if I have had any problems and are always courteous. A big thank you is due to all the staff. Wonderful.
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To see all agencies working together (social worker, mental health team, OCC health and the care home) is such an incredible investment in our mam. I live away and can only visit every three weeks. To have this in place makes this journey so much easier. Thank you for not giving up and for caring.
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Kingston Court Care Home is an exceptional care home. A warm, clean, caring and friendly home. The staff are always polite and informative with a smile to go wth it. I always know when I leave after visiting my mum that she is being looked after and cared for. The home is immaculate.
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The palliative nursing care my mum received was superb, carried out with kindness and compassion where Mum was always treated with dignity. Mum’s personal care was excellent, her meals were catered to suit her dietary requirements and her washing was done daily. All staff were friendly and supportive not only to Mum but to me also which was greatly appreciated and a huge comfort during a difficult time. Thank you.
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Keep up the good work.
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The staff have been amazing looking after my grandfather while he is there. Cannot fault them, just wish there were more of them, so they weren't so understaffed.
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When I was asked if I agreed for my mother be transferred to a care home for end-of-life care from the hospital, I was initially concerned. I asked if I could visit the care home and was immediately told that I could. As the home was within the grounds of the hospital, I was able to do this quite quickly. The staff were welcoming and cheerful, the environment was clean and homely looking and I was shown two rooms which were available at that time. Mum was transferred the same day and I have never regretted the decision. As a family, I feel we were all supported as Mum reached her final days. Staff were caring and looked after Mum as I would have done if I had been able. We were able to decorate her room with pictures and items from home. The nursing staff kept us informed every step of the way. I feel that staff genuinely cared about us all. When she passed the nursing staff continued to support us, helping with organising a funeral director and answering a million questions.
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My mam has been in Kingston Court Care Home for a number of years now. She is settled and likes the carers, who care about their charges. The manager has always got time to discuss things and the nurses will discuss Mam's care plan if I am worried about anything. I feel confident she is well cared for and happy.
Home Manager.
Staff from all departments contributed to their care in a professional manner, and I know there were many people who contributed and played a part in supporting them.
Towards the end of my parents' lives it was sometimes the short conversations that they had with staff that the individual staff member wanted me to know about, and this was so reassuring. There was also constant checking that I was OK. I knew my parents were in safe hands.
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Clean and secure home.
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I just wanted to comment on how lovely all of the staff have been. They are really caring and professional at all times despite my aunt being challenging at times.
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Kingston Court Care Home really care! My mum has only been discharged from hospital for a short time and already we know we made the right choice. My wife and I arranged a meeting with the care home manager within a week of my mum arriving there to discuss her ongoing care needs. We ended up meeting both the Manager and Deputy Manager and they couldn't have been more helpful. Suffice to say that both my wife and I came away from the meeting feeling we had received more help, guidance and advice in the space of an hour, than we had received from the NHS and the social care system in the seven and a half years we had been looking after Mum at home. The room that Mum is now in is clean and airy and she is far more settled than she has been in a long time. I know it's early days but all the staff seem friendly, helpful and extremely caring which is what you want in a care home.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 July 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- 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
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News (0) & Events (0)
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: Mariposa
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Kingston Court Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

It is a very exciting time for Kingston Court, as acting Home Manager Kim Lawson has decided to step away from her role as Regional Manager at Mariposa Care to commit to being Home Manager at Kingston Court full-time. Mariposa Care is very proud of what Kim has achieved so far at Kingston and feels very confident the home will continue to excel under her leadership.
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