Best Care Homes in Carlisle
Carlisle has 21 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 804 beds. 18 homes are rated Good. 2 homes require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.
When choosing a care home in Carlisle, we recommend shortlisting three to five homes and visiting each in person. Pay attention to the atmosphere, speak with staff and current residents' families, and use our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including NHS Continuing Healthcare and local authority support — is also essential before making a decision.
Carlisle has care homes specialising in dementia care, learning disability care, mental health care and 4 other care types.
Specialist Care in Carlisle
Kingston Court Care Home
Newtown Road,Carlisle
Lanercost House
Berkley Grange,Newtown Road,Carlisle
Pennine Lodge Care Home
Pennine Way,Carlisle
Riverwell Beck Care Home
Durdar Road,Blackwell,Carlisle
Burnrigg Court
Burnrigg,Carlisle
Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield
Carlisle Dementia Centre (Parkfield),256 London Road,Carlisle
Rosehill Residential Home
Rose Hill,Aglionby,Carlisle
Creative Support - The Laurels (Cumbria)
10 Norfolk Road,Carlisle
Inglewood
139 Dalston Road,Carlisle
Knells Country House
The Knells,Houghton,Carlisle
Greystone House Residential Care Home
319 Blackwell Road,Carlisle
Croftfield Residential Care Home
Cotehill,Armathwaite,Carlisle
Holmehurst Residential Home
9-10 Goschen Road,Carlisle
Eskdale House
Swan Street,Longtown,Carlisle
Lanercost House - Carlyle Suite
Berkley Grange,Newtown Road,Carlisle
Ravenstone Care and Rehabilitation Home
72 Victoria Place,Carlisle
Norfolk Road
14 Norfolk Road,Carlisle
California House
23 California Road,Carlisle
Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Carlisle?
Carlisle has 21 CQC-registered care homes, with 804 total beds across the city.
What is the average CQC rating in Carlisle?
The average CQC rating for care homes in Carlisle is 3.8 out of 5. 0 homes have achieved Outstanding — the highest possible grade.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Carlisle?
Carlisle has 0 Outstanding-rated care homes and 18 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding homes have passed the highest level of CQC inspection.
What types of care are available in Carlisle?
Care homes in Carlisle offer both residential care (personal care without nursing) and nursing care for those with complex medical needs. Specialist care types available include dementia care, learning disability care, mental health care, nursing care.
What are typical care home fees in Carlisle?
Care home fees in Carlisle vary by home type and level of care. Residential care typically ranges from £700–£1,200 per week; nursing care is usually higher. Those with assets below £23,250 may qualify for local authority funding — a care needs and financial assessment is required.
How do I choose the right care home in Carlisle?
Start by identifying the level of care needed (residential, nursing, or specialist). Then check CQC ratings — Outstanding and Good-rated homes meet the highest standards. Visit in person, speak with staff and families of current residents, and use our checklist to compare homes systematically. Read our full guide for step-by-step advice.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data