Care home
Amathea
Residential care home in Workington, Cumberland
Methodist Homes
Amathea
Residential care home in Workington, Cumberland
Operated by MHA (Methodist Homes)
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Amathea is a 40-bed care home on Newlands Lane in Workington, Cumbria, run by Methodist Homes (MHA). The purpose-built home provides residential, dementia and respite care. Bedrooms are en-suite, each has its own accessible wet room, and the building offers full wheelchair access. The home is close to the A596 and the River Derwent.
Meals are cooked on site each day by the home's own chef and kitchen team. Residents can take part in activities such as crafts, baking, bingo, quizzes, visiting entertainers and seaside day trips. A music therapy programme is offered for people living with dementia, and a chaplain provides pastoral support to residents of all beliefs. The Care Quality Commission's 2026 report rated the home Good overall. Its Caring key question was graded Outstanding, and Safe, Effective, Responsive and Well-led were each graded Good.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
182 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Cumberland council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £927 |
| 2025 | £990 |
What Cumberland council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Amathea is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is West Cumberland Hospital, 7.6 miles away. The local GP practice is JAMES STREET GROUP PRACT, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Workington
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Part of MHA (Methodist Homes)
Amathea is one of 100 homes run by MHA (Methodist Homes) on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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