Care Homes in CA14
The CA14 postcode district has 15 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 409 beds, falling under Cumberland council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 13 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement.
About care in CA14
CA14 covers Workington and surrounding communities on the West Cumbria coast — a former industrial port town now served by Cumberland Council following the 2023 local government reorganisation. Thirteen of the 15 homes hold a Good CQC rating, and one holds Outstanding, providing 409 registered beds. West Cumberland Hospital is the main acute referral for homes managing post-discharge or nursing care needs in this relatively remote district.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the CA14 postcode area?
There are 15 CQC-registered care homes in CA14, offering a combined 409 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in CA14 have?
Of the 15 care homes in CA14: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 13 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in CA14?
Walsingham Support - Crummock Road is among the highest-rated care homes in CA14, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 6 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the CA14 postcode?
The CA14 postcode area falls under Cumberland. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in CA14?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Cumberland's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data