Care home
Croftfield Residential Care Home
Care home in Carlisle, Cumberland
Croftfield Residential Care Home
Care home in Carlisle, Cumberland
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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Croftfield Residential Care Home is a residential care home with 22 registered beds in Carlisle, Cumbria, in the North West of England. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in a report published in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission also rated the home Good for each of its five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 22 January 2020 · Last inspected 28 November 2019
Inspectors found that care at this rural home for up to 22 older people was tailored to each resident, with changing needs spotted and acted on quickly. Residents and relatives described clear gains in wellbeing since moving in, and end-of-life support was described as consistently compassionate. Staff were found to be well trained and supported, and the atmosphere was described as homely rather than institutional.
- Care plans are detailed and drawn up with residents, and changes in need are picked up and responded to quickly.
- A wide range of activities is offered both inside the home and in the local community, supporting residents' quality of life.
- Staff provide compassionate end-of-life care and also take account of the needs of families and friends.
- Staff are described as well trained and supported, and residents are treated with kindness, respect for their privacy and dignity, and encouragement to stay independent.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected February 2026
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
516 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 | — |
- 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
Croftfield Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Cumberland Infirmary, 6.5 miles away. The local GP practice is COURT THORN SURGERY, 2.6 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Carlisle
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK North Cumbria
Promoting the wellbeing of people over the age of 50 to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience
Cumbria Community Transport
To provide a community transport service for the inhabitants of Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness who are in need of such service because of youth,age, sickness, disability, poverty or lack of…
Age UK West Cumbria
To improve the lives of older people in Allerdale and Copeland.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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