Dalton Court is a welcoming and well-established care home located in the historic market town of Cockermouth, on the edge of the beautiful Lake District National Park. Surrounded by scenic views and peaceful surroundings, the home provides specialist nursing care, dementia support and compassionate end-of-life care within a calm and supportive environment.
Designed to promote comfort, dignity and wellbeing, Dalton Court accommodates up to 60 residents and offers 24-hour support from...
Dalton Court is a welcoming and well-established care home located in the historic market town of Cockermouth, on the edge of the beautiful Lake District National Park. Surrounded by scenic views and peaceful surroundings, the home provides specialist nursing care, dementia support and compassionate end-of-life care within a calm and supportive environment.
Designed to promote comfort, dignity and wellbeing, Dalton Court accommodates up to 60 residents and offers 24-hour support from an experienced team that includes registered nurses. Care is delivered using a person-centred approach, with support tailored to each individual’s preferences, routines and changing needs. Alongside long-term residential placements, the home also offers flexible respite, palliative and complex care.
Residents benefit from a warm, home-from-home atmosphere that encourages independence, choice and meaningful daily living. Whether living with dementia or managing a long-term condition, individuals are supported to maintain their identity, enjoy personal interests and stay connected with loved ones. The home also has experience supporting younger adults with early-onset dementia, providing a respectful and understanding environment where residents feel valued and supported.
Dalton Court features comfortable communal lounges, welcoming social spaces and panoramic views across the Lake District fells, creating a peaceful setting for residents and visitors alike. A varied programme of activities helps support physical, emotional and cognitive wellbeing, including creative sessions, reminiscence activities, gentle exercise and community events.
Combining professional clinical care with genuine warmth and compassion, Dalton Court offers a friendly and inclusive environment where every resident is treated with dignity, kindness and respect.
Weekly fees are dependent on individual care needs and room requirements and may be subject to change following assessment. Standard fees include accommodation, meals, utilities and personal care as agreed within the care plan.
Additional charges may apply for services such as hairdressing, podiatry and external professional appointments. A third-party top-up fee may be required for Local Authority funded placements, subject to assessment and agreement with the home. All admissions are subject to a pre-admission assessment carried out by the home’s management team.
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Dalton Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.085) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dalton Court Care Home has 32 reviews.
Dalton court is an excellent care home...the carers go over and above what is asked of them and everyone who works there has a very gentle and compassionate manner towards all of the residents. Bedrooms, lounges and the dining room are light modern and airy with modern decor and the care home has a...
Dalton court is an excellent care home...the carers go over and above what is asked of them and everyone who works there has a very gentle and compassionate manner towards all of the residents. Bedrooms, lounges and the dining room are light modern and airy with modern decor and the care home has a happy and relaxed atmosphere with activities to join in and meetings once a month with the manager to discuss any issues or just to chat ...all in all a fantastic place with fab people !
Whilst visiting my father I was impressed with the level of care and support from the whole team looking after my father. Under difficult situations, they remained positive and upbeat, giving my father dignity and value, regardless of his situation. Thank you.
Whilst visiting my father I was impressed with the level of care and support from the whole team looking after my father. Under difficult situations, they remained positive and upbeat, giving my father dignity and value, regardless of his situation. Thank you.
Nothing but praise for Dalton Court, a welcoming and modern home where all staff are pleasant, polite, upbeat, and show utmost respect to everyone. They are always on hand to give any updates and information on our visits. A wide range of activities go on throughout the week along with a great...
Nothing but praise for Dalton Court, a welcoming and modern home where all staff are pleasant, polite, upbeat, and show utmost respect to everyone. They are always on hand to give any updates and information on our visits. A wide range of activities go on throughout the week along with a great varied menu. Keep up the good work all.
The staff are very good, patient and helpful and my uncle is checked regularly to make sure he is ok and comfortable. His room is warm, light and airy and overall the home is well decorated and inviting. Every week a programme of activities is delivered to his room and there is plenty going on for...
The staff are very good, patient and helpful and my uncle is checked regularly to make sure he is ok and comfortable. His room is warm, light and airy and overall the home is well decorated and inviting. Every week a programme of activities is delivered to his room and there is plenty going on for the residents.
Thank you for your positive comments about the staff and the home, we are continually striving to improve standards, the scores help us identify strengths and weaknesses within the service.
We as a family are really pleased with Dalton Court Care Home. The kind, gentle and professional team set the tone for the care staff who are friendly, smiley and happy to help. The staff seem to have convivial working relationships as far as I can see. When there were difficulties getting my...
We as a family are really pleased with Dalton Court Care Home. The kind, gentle and professional team set the tone for the care staff who are friendly, smiley and happy to help. The staff seem to have convivial working relationships as far as I can see. When there were difficulties getting my mother's medication, staff went out of their way to help. The rooms are clean and beautifully decorated and furnished.
Thank you for your kind and positive comments, staff work hard to welcome people into "our Dalton Court family", ensuring everyone feels welcome and supported.
Staff do a difficult job in difficult circumstances but they do it well. The care home is smart and clean.
Staff do a difficult job in difficult circumstances but they do it well. The care home is smart and clean.
Thank you for your feedback, and the recognition of staff efforts, we continue to work towards improving the service for our residents.
I cannot praise Dalton Court enough!! Clean, well-run, good atmosphere. My experience of staff they are kind, respectful, patient, always bright and cheerful, they engage in activities. Wish all care homes were like Dalton Court. They're all nicely dressed every day (the clients). The staff make...
I cannot praise Dalton Court enough!! Clean, well-run, good atmosphere. My experience of staff they are kind, respectful, patient, always bright and cheerful, they engage in activities. Wish all care homes were like Dalton Court. They're all nicely dressed every day (the clients). The staff make time to talk to each and every one, they comfort and love them as if they were their own grandparents and I have no worries when I leave Brian, I know he is getting well looked after. 10/10
Thank you for the lovely feedback, the staff work hard to create a loving home for the residents and appreciate the recognition of their efforts.
My FIL has been a resident in this home since December 2025. The staff seem friendly and caring. The general atmosphere is always welcoming. There are however concerning features of care that point to a lack of standards in care. Residents don't have routine regular visits from hairdressing or...
My FIL has been a resident in this home since December 2025. The staff seem friendly and caring. The general atmosphere is always welcoming. There are however concerning features of care that point to a lack of standards in care. Residents don't have routine regular visits from hairdressing or podiatry unless they are requested. I have never met a care home where this is the case before. The home does not have a dedicated hair salon. Many now do and a visiting hairdresser who ensures every resident gets a weekly hair wash. Not the case in this care home. Unfortunately there is the same lack of care with hearing aids. These are vital for communication with the elderly yet carers seem to be ambivalent towards looking after them and using them where the resident isn't capable of doing this themselves. This is a very basic care need. I feel this is a place where your family member will be well looked after if they can express their needs but where they can't it might be different.
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your father-in-law's experience with us. We truly appreciate your kind comments about our team, the welcoming atmosphere of the home, and the care provided. It means a great deal to know that you feel he is well looked after.Thank you again.
The care and nursing staff are excellent, as is the activity coordinator. They all work extremely hard to create a happy, caring environment. We have noticed sometimes if the day room/lounge is full of residents, there is no carer present. We feel that sometimes the carers are under pressure and...
The care and nursing staff are excellent, as is the activity coordinator. They all work extremely hard to create a happy, caring environment. We have noticed sometimes if the day room/lounge is full of residents, there is no carer present. We feel that sometimes the carers are under pressure and work extremely hard, which makes you question if they are under-staffed, or is their management at fault? On occasion, we have been in at 11 am and Mum hasn't been dressed. I feel family should be able to go in before 10:30 am.
Thank you for your feedback and for your kind comments about our care and nursing staff and activity coordinator. We are pleased to hear your appreciation of their hard work and dedication.
We are sorry to hear about your concerns regarding staff presence in the lounge and the occasions when...
Thank you for your feedback and for your kind comments about our care and nursing staff and activity coordinator. We are pleased to hear your appreciation of their hard work and dedication.
We are sorry to hear about your concerns regarding staff presence in the lounge and the occasions when your mum had not been dressed by 11am. While staff may at times be supporting residents elsewhere, we continually review staffing and routines to ensure residents are well cared for and supported.
We appreciate your comments about visiting times and will take this feedback into consideration. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience, as this helps us to continually improve our service.
Dalton Court staff are so good with my mam. I know she's in good hands. Nothing is too much trouble. My mam is a challenge (big challenge sometimes) but they treat her with respect, dignity and love and care.
Dalton Court staff are so good with my mam. I know she's in good hands. Nothing is too much trouble. My mam is a challenge (big challenge sometimes) but they treat her with respect, dignity and love and care.
We really appreciate your feedback!
Resident well looked after. Good food plenty choice. Staff are lovely very helpful very clean.
Resident well looked after. Good food plenty choice. Staff are lovely very helpful very clean.
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that the resident is well cared for and that you have been pleased with the food, the available choices, the cleanliness, and the support from our team. Your positive comments mean a great deal to our staff, who...
Dear Elizabeth,Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that the resident is well cared for and that you have been pleased with the food, the available choices, the cleanliness, and the support from our team. Your positive comments mean a great deal to our staff, who work hard to provide a safe, welcoming, and caring environment every day. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
Evereyone has been really good with mum and given everything that she needs which give her family piece of mind.
Evereyone has been really good with mum and given everything that she needs which give her family piece of mind.
Thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback. We are very pleased to hear that you feel your mum has been well cared for and that this has given your family peace of mind. Supporting our residents with compassion, dignity, and consistency is always our priority, and it...
Dar SarahThank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback. We are very pleased to hear that you feel your mum has been well cared for and that this has given your family peace of mind. Supporting our residents with compassion, dignity, and consistency is always our priority, and it means a great deal to know this has been your experience. Thank you again for your trust and for your thoughtful comments.
Review from Heather ( Daughter of Resident)
Review from Heather ( Daughter of Resident)
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My husband had had a serious fall resulting in a fractured hip. After care at the hospital he was transferred to Dalton Court
The staff were welcoming warm friendly but very professional They sorted the right care package for my husband and a very pleasant room..Well equipped and comfortable...
My husband had had a serious fall resulting in a fractured hip. After care at the hospital he was transferred to Dalton Court
The staff were welcoming warm friendly but very professional They sorted the right care package for my husband and a very pleasant room..Well equipped and comfortable with en suite bathroom
My mother i feel is very well taken care of at Dalton Court.She is bathed every day and is always well dressed and eats very well.I am very happy with her over all care.My mother's room is always clean and her clothes too.She gets a lot of care from the carers and she gets her medications...
My mother i feel is very well taken care of at Dalton Court.She is bathed every day and is always well dressed and eats very well.I am very happy with her over all care.My mother's room is always clean and her clothes too.She gets a lot of care from the carers and she gets her medications promptly.Her emotional needs are also well taken care of,the home often has many different activities in which my mother often takes part in.Dalton court is very professional and the staff are exemplary.Very happy with my mother's overall care.
I don't have any concerns so far with the care my father has received since moving in. My only concern at the moment is that the heater hasn't worked in his room since he moved in in December 2023, and feel the portable heater plugged in in his room is a health and safety hazard, it's hot to touch...
I don't have any concerns so far with the care my father has received since moving in. My only concern at the moment is that the heater hasn't worked in his room since he moved in in December 2023, and feel the portable heater plugged in in his room is a health and safety hazard, it's hot to touch and he could fall over it. This has been mentioned before. Room 27.
Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear you have no concerns about your father's care, and we appreciate you raising the issue with the heating in Room 27.
The radiator was checked last week, and we are awaiting the contractors' return to complete the necessary work. We are chasing...
Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear you have no concerns about your father's care, and we appreciate you raising the issue with the heating in Room 27.
The radiator was checked last week, and we are awaiting the contractors' return to complete the necessary work. We are chasing this daily, and if the repairs do not resolve the issue, a replacement radiator will be arranged.
In the meantime, we understand your concerns about the temporary portable heater. Although not our preferred option, it ensures your father remains warm, and a formal risk assessment is in place to ensure its safe use.
We also offered an alternative room while the heating is resolved, and we respect your decision to decline this to avoid any stress or confusion for your father.
Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. Please contact us at any time with any further questions or concerns.
My partner was admitted there he was only 64.. nowhere else for him to go.. I had to shower him everytime I went.. (cause he refused)they are supposed to be specialised for dementia he was left walking about with residents with his boxer shorts on no shoes or socks! Police were called 3 times.. he...
My partner was admitted there he was only 64.. nowhere else for him to go.. I had to shower him everytime I went.. (cause he refused)they are supposed to be specialised for dementia he was left walking about with residents with his boxer shorts on no shoes or socks! Police were called 3 times.. he was handcuffed.. as a result off this he was sectioned! Dont go there.. no duty off care
Thank you for your feedback and we are sorry that we couldn't meet your partners needs, we shared with you that your loved one does require very specialist care and we hope that you have been able to find an appropriate place for him to live. If you do want to discuss with us further the reasons...
Thank you for your feedback and we are sorry that we couldn't meet your partners needs, we shared with you that your loved one does require very specialist care and we hope that you have been able to find an appropriate place for him to live. If you do want to discuss with us further the reasons for his move to a different type of home then please let us know and we would be happy to meet to discuss.
Whenever we visited we always received a friendly greeting. Staff were willing and able to...
Whenever we visited we always received a friendly greeting. Staff were willing and able to inform us of Daphne's condition and they extended the same kindness to ourselves. My wife died on 29th June and the nurses have my grateful thanks for giving me time to say goodbye before they carried out their professional duties. I have no hesitation in recommending Dalton Court to any potential patients.
My husband had a very very bad experience in the home before he was transferred to this one which caused him to be neglected and made his dementia more rapid in progress. Obviously, this caused me and my family a lot of stress and worry. So Dalton Court has made up for a horrendous experience and...
My husband had a very very bad experience in the home before he was transferred to this one which caused him to be neglected and made his dementia more rapid in progress. Obviously, this caused me and my family a lot of stress and worry. So Dalton Court has made up for a horrendous experience and is caring and professional. Can't praise and thank them enough. Thank you. Wonderful, Dalton Court staff.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Our aim here at Dalton Court is always to ensure our residents are as independent, comfortable and happy as possible within our home and it’s always fantastic to hear that this aim has been met. The team here at Dalton Court are pleased that your husband is feeling well-supported and that you and your family are happy with his care.
Excellent care given to my husband and our family when we visited. We were made to feel at home and could see how he kept comfortable and kept his dignity till the end of his life.
Excellent care given to my husband and our family when we visited. We were made to feel at home and could see how he kept comfortable and kept his dignity till the end of his life.
Thank you for your feedback in relation to Dalton Court Care Home, your comments really are welcomed. As an organisation, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care in order to make a real and lasting difference for everyone we support. Thank you again for taking the time to provide us with valuable feedback.
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Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
There are 60 Single Rooms.
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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