Compare Care Homes In Carlisle

Carlisle, set against the backdrop of Cumbria’s green hills and historic city walls, is home to a wide selection of care homes that offer welcoming settings and professional expertise. Whether you’re looking for dementia support for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, nursing care for complex needs or post-operative recovery, or simply residential care for daily support with tasks related to personal hygiene, there are plenty of options across the city.

Several homes, including Barchester Healthcare’s Lanercost House, offer specialist care for conditions like Parkinson’s and MS. These homes often work closely with local services, including Cumberland Infirmary and community health teams, to ensure residents receive consistent clinical attention when needed.

Care homes in Carlisle are often purpose-built and include stylish and spacious en-suite bedrooms, landscaped gardens, and social spaces such as communal lounges and bright dining areas. You can also explore homes with more premium features, such as hair and beauty salons, on-site cafés, and wellness rooms for physiotherapy and other forms of therapy.

All homes listed on our platform are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and carefully reviewed by our in-house Care Experts, who have personal experience across social care and daily life within care homes. Many Carlisle homes are rated ‘Good’, with particular praise for the compassionate and thoughtful care planning within these homes.

If you’d like help narrowing down your choices, we can create a tailored list of care homes to suit your or your loved one’s care needs and other preferences. You can also use our search filters to browse through your options. Whatever level of support you need, Lottie is here to lend a hand.

 

Best care homes in Carlisle

• Lanercost House - This home is nestled in a picturesque residential area on the city's outskirts, offering residential, dementia, nursing, and respite care, all within beautifully decorated bedrooms featuring en-suite facilities. Residents enjoy stylish communal lounges, a sensory room, a café bar, and manicured gardens. Day trips to the nearby Lake District and Scottish Borders further add to the enriching experience.

• Kingston Court - Renowned for its exceptional care, Kingston Court is a purpose-built home offering residential, dementia, nursing, and respite care, alongside palliative care. Residents love the freshly prepared meals tailored to their preferences, as well as the bustling activities programme organised by the home’s activity coordinator.

• Riverwell Beck - Just a short drive from Carlisle’s city centre, Riverwell Beck provides specialised nursing and dementia care for individuals living with complex medical needs. Offering a comfortable and family-like setting, residents enjoy the communal lounges, cinema room, and pampering sessions at the onsite salon. With 60 spacious rooms, all with en-suite facilities, Riverwell Beck stands out as a top choice for quality care.

• Pennine Lodge - Residential, nursing, and specialist dementia care are all given at Pennine Lodge. This home features comfortable and spacious rooms, some with en-suite facilities, and a selection of lounges and a sensory room. The dedicated care team encourages residents to participate in a busy activities programme, including visits from local choirs and schools.