
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 husband has been a resident on an interim basis whilst awaiting adaptations to our home in order to maintain full twenty-four-hour nursing care. The management and care of my husband have been beyond my expectations. Staff are empathetic and always professional. However, a recent incident where an open conversation with a member of staff was overheard and reported by a relative erroneously about the content/context of our conversation. In order to minimise people repeating my conversations, I will now keep my husband's door closed.
Thank you for your review; it is much appreciated.
Insects crawling on corridor floor eg: woodlice. Carpet and chair dirty with spilt food in the room. The skirting board needs to be washed.
Thank you for your review; it is much appreciated.
My mam has been in Kingston Court for 7 and a half years, in this time I have found my mam's care has been good. In the last few months, I have noticed a large turnover of staff and yet another manager who I have not met yet.
We were pleased to see our friend and fellow Christian well and in pleasant surroundings following her time in hospital. She is obviously settled and happy with the staff who were very helpful and attentive. The reception was well run and helpful, we were delighted that she is receiving the level of care she needs. God bless.
Thank you for your review; it is much appreciated.
Supporting us as a family in the last 4 days of my mum's life meant so much to us and being present when my mum died helped us at this difficult time. Staff are welcoming and approachable and nothing is a bother. The home is immaculate and my mum particularly enjoyed her meals and the fantastic birthday cake for her 80th birthday that was made by kitchen staff! I would not hesitate to recommend Kingston Court to anyone looking for care for a loved one.
Kind Regards.
The staff made me very welcome whilst waiting for my husband to be transferred to the home from hospital. I was able to unpack his belongings just before he came in. We spent about 3 hours together during which time he enjoyed his dinner. Everyone is pleasant and it's a big comfort to me knowing he will have care 24/7.
Thank you for your review; it is much appreciated.
My mother has had continued care throughout the Covid pandemic. She seems settled and content when we haven't been able to visit. It would be nice to have more updates from the home as to what goes on. It is sometimes very difficult to contact anyone, and when visiting resumed, it would have been nice to have a conversation with someone.
Thank you for your review; it is much appreciated. Kind Regards.
The staff were always friendly and helpful. They cared for both my mum and my husband exceptionally well. The staff also kept you well informed about my mum and husband.
Thank you for your review; it is much appreciated. Kind Regards.
I am happy that my sister has so many kind people caring for her.
Thank you for your review, it is much appreciated. Kind Regards
Our mam was in Kingston Courts care for about 18 months until she passed away. She had the best possible care and a safe place to call her home. All staff have been brilliant even going above and beyond on occasions with COVID and our mam's condition. I would say they were family when we weren't allowed to attend, thank you very much for caring for our mam.
Thank you so much for your kind words during such a difficult time. The staff really appreciated your comments. S Kidd
A good atmosphere at Kingston Court with lovely staff. Welcoming, friendly and always helpful. They made us feel better at such a stressful time. Our mum came to this place unplanned and I'm so glad she did. Good memories, she was comfortable here. I haven't completed all ratings because she wasn't eating and neither could she join in with activities due to her condition.
Kind Regards Sheena Kidd
My dad was in Kingston Court for a short period. I can honestly say from the day he entered until his passing, the management and staff went above and beyond to make my dad and our family feel welcome and nothing was too much bother. I was amazed how all the nurses and carers with their busy schedules found time to really get to know Dad. Our family wish to thank them all for everything and for allowing us to spend the last few hours with Dad.
Thank you so much for your kind words, during such a difficult time for you and your family.
When visiting, always a friendly welcome. Safety is always a priority. All staff appear to treat patients and visitors with concern and dignity. It may be difficult but food and drinks can be quite cool. The laundry can be haphazard, however, all staff are kept busy and seem to do their utmost to help.
Thank you so much for your kind review, I will discuss the issues you mention with the staff involved. Kind regards Sheena Kidd
Very pleasant with helpful staff.
Thank you for your kind words, the staff at Kingston Court strive on upholding the values and professionalism.
I find all the staff very friendly and caring to all residents. This past pandemic year has been handled to the highest standard to keep everyone safe. It has been difficult not seeing my mum, but her safety is more important.
Thank you for your kind comments. It has been lovely to have the friends and families return and to see the benefits that this has had for our residents.
Great communication and updates. Staff are friendly.
Thank you so much for your kind comments. The staff at Kingston Court strive to provide the best care. It has been outstanding to see friends and family return to Kingston Court and the impact that this has had on the residents.
All checked in a door, gown on, mask and gloves. Then had coronavirus tests done. Then forms to fill in. Afterwards went to see Mam fast asleep but peaceful. Wish I could hug her and kiss her, but not allowed. When will this horrid virus be finished?
Thank you for your kind comments. It has been outstanding to see friends and family return to Kingston Court and the impact that this has had on the residents.
Throughout that most difficult period, during which her mental condition has greatly deteriorated, it has been a real comfort for me to know that my mother is receiving the best possible care. I have been able to speak to her regularly via Facetime and it became obvious from the outset that the nursing and care staff are extremely caring and compassionate. Last week was the first time I was able to go beyond the reception area and visit my mother. My first impressions of Kingston Court reinforced the limited knowledge I had already gained and I have every confidence that she is in the most capable hands.
Thank you for your kind words, we at Kingston Court aim to provide the best possible care whether the resident is an interim or a permanent. Your mother has settled and has now become a cherished member of the Kingston Court family.
My uncle is well cared for, and his needs are met. He knows where he is and requested to stay in the care home. He tells me he is very comfortable, feels safe and is well looked after.
Thank you for your comments, we strive to ensure that our residents receive the best available care.
I always found the staff very kind and caring. I was able to visit whenever I wanted it was never a problem.
Thank you for your feedback following your recent experience at our home. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing.
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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