Hames Hall Residential Care Home
Residential care home in Cockermouth, Cumberland
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- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
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About
Hames Hall Residential Care Home offers residential, dementia and respite care for up to 25 residents. It stands just outside the market town of Cockermouth in Cumbria, in a Georgian country house that keeps much of its original character, set within three acres of private grounds. Bedrooms are furnished for comfort, and residents may bring their own belongings to personalise them.
Activities include art, music, gentle movement and reading, plus social events and visiting entertainers, and residents take part as much as they choose. Meals are freshly prepared with attention to individual preferences and dietary needs. The grounds offer space for walking and sitting outdoors. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall in its 2023 report; Safe is graded Requires Improvement, while Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led are 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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
37 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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
Hames Hall Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is West Cumberland Hospital, 12.3 miles away. The local GP practice is CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Cockermouth
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Carer Support Eden
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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