Best Care Homes in Cumberland (2026)
78 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silloth Nursing and Residential Care Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 38 |
| Walsingham Support - Crummock Road | Outstanding | Residential | 6 |
| Inglewood | Outstanding | Residential | 38 |
| Riverwell Beck Care Home | Good | Nursing | 60 |
| Knells Country House | Good | Residential | 24 |
| Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield | Good | Nursing | 44 |
| Ravenstone Care and Rehabilitation Home | Good | Residential | 14 |
| Ava House | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Solway House | Good | Residential | 18 |
| The Millfield | Good | Residential | 45 |
| Stanbeck Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 13 |
| California House | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Bethany House Limited | Good | Residential | 18 |
| Howard Court Care Home | Good | Residential | 28 |
| The Good Companions (Cumbria) Limited | Good | Residential | 39 |
| Walsingham Support - 19 Beech Avenue | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Walsingham Support - Moresby Parks | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Rosecroft Residential Home | Good | Residential | 51 |
| Lanercost House | Good | Nursing | 79 |
| Lanercost House - Carlyle Suite | Good | Nursing | 15 |
| Newlands | Good | Nursing | 54 |
| The Dales | Good | Residential | 40 |
| Granville Court Care Home | Good | Residential | 12 |
| Springfield House | Good | Residential | 4 |
| Kirksanton Care Centre | Good | Residential | 40 |
| Gatesgarth | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Norfolk Road | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Allanby House | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Redmayne House | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Rydal Mount | Good | Residential | 4 |
| Seaview House | Good | Residential | 4 |
| East Croft Grange | Good | Residential | 31 |
| Clarendon Grange | Good | Residential | 25 |
| Briarfield | Good | Residential | 7 |
| Floshfield | Good | Residential | 6 |
| West House - 3&4 Glebe Lane | Good | Residential | 8 |
| The Fairways | Good | Residential | 57 |
| Bethshan Nursing Home Limited | Good | Nursing | 37 |
| Holmehurst Residential Home | Good | Residential | 21 |
| Eskdale House | Good | Residential | 21 |
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Choosing a Care Home in Cumberland
With 78 care homes in Cumberland, families have 67 well-rated options to choose from. 10 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 16 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 62 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
Cumberland care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, physical disability care, learning disability care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Cumberland?
Cumberland has 78 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 2,335 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Cumberland?
Cumberland has 3 Outstanding-rated care homes and 64 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.
What types of care are available in Cumberland?
Cumberland has 16 nursing care homes and 62 residential homes, including 49 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, physical disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Cumberland?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Cumberland?
Cumberland Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.