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Croft Avenue Care Home is a 30-bed care home in Penrith, North West England.
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Residential care homes in Cumbria – page 2
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There are 27 residential care homes in Cumbria on AskBart. 80% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,288 a week. The largest is Kendal Care Home, with 120 beds. The most recent inspection was at Swarthdale Nursing Home in April 2023.
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Kendal Care Home is a 120-bed care home in Kendal, South Lakeland, operated by Abbey Healthcare.
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VerifiedKingsfield Residential Care Home is a residential care home with 27 registered beds, located in Barrow-in-Furness in the North West.
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Swarthdale Nursing Home is a 43-bed nursing home in Ulverston, North West England, providing care for older people and those living with dementia.
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Kirklands is a 46-bed care home in Cockermouth, North West England.
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VerifiedBrant Howe Residential Home is a 29-bed residential care home located in Carnforth in North West England.
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Rosehill House is a 23-bed residential care home in Whitehaven, Cumbria, providing care for older people and those living with dementia.
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Key facts: Cumbria
| Residential care homes listed | 27 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 20 of 25 (80%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 5 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,288 |
| Largest | Kendal Care Home (120 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Swarthdale Nursing Home (April 2023) |
Outstanding1
Good19
Requires improvement5
Not yet rated2
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Residential care homes in Cumbria: questions
- How many residential care homes are there in Cumbria?
- AskBart lists 27 residential care homes in Cumbria, each with its latest CQC rating.
- How are residential care homes in Cumbria rated?
- Of the 25 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 19 Good, 5 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
- How much do residential care homes in Cumbria cost?
- Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,288 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
- How do I choose between residential care homes in Cumbria?
- Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Care Home: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
- Residential vs Nursing Home: What’s the Difference? (2026)
- Care Home Contracts: What to Check Before You Sign
More in our choosing a care home guides.
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