Inglewood
Care home in Carlisle, Cumberland
What do these badges mean?
- 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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About
Inglewood is a care home on the outskirts of Carlisle, about a mile from the city centre. It is set in private grounds with mature, level gardens, and parking is provided for up to eight vehicles. The home occupies a converted older property dating from the 1800s, which has been substantially altered and extended to provide its current facilities. It has 26 registered beds. Care is provided by a team of long-serving staff led by a Head of Care and a Registered Manager, with trained staff on duty around the clock. Meals are home-cooked, special diets are catered for, and residents have access to a laundry service, a book and video library, and WiFi. The home places emphasis on a varied activities programme, encouraging residents to keep up favourite hobbies and try new ones. The Care Quality Commission rates Inglewood Good overall, with its Caring, Effective, Responsive and Well-led areas also graded Good and its Safe area graded Requires Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 30 December 2022 · Last inspected 2 November 2022
Inspectors found that staff at this residential home for older people, some of whom live with dementia-related conditions, were kind and warm, and tailored support to each person's preferences. People were treated respectfully, encouraged to stay as independent as possible, and invited to share their views on decisions about the home. The report describes staffing levels as sufficient and the management team as easy to reach.
- Care is closely tailored to each person's individual preferences and routines.
- People's independence is encouraged, and they are invited to take part in decisions, including staff recruitment.
- Staffing levels are sufficient to give people consistent support, and staff are recruited safely and trained and supported in their roles.
- Managers are described as helpful, staff say they feel supported, and the provider is committed to improving the service.
- Some staff had not completed up-to-date fire drills and were unclear how to evacuate people safely, although the provider retrained them promptly.
- Inspectors recommended that staff take part in regular fire drills and feel confident about evacuation plans.
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.
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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
Inglewood is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Cumberland Infirmary, 0.8 miles away. The local GP practice is EDEN MEDICAL GROUP, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ 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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