Care home
Knells Country House
Care home in Carlisle, Cumberland
Knells Country House
Care home in Carlisle, Cumberland
Operated by Horizon Residential Homes
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
Knells Country House is a 24-bed care home in Carlisle, Cumbria. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all five key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — also rated Good. The CQC report was published in 2023.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 13 June 2023 · Last inspected 19 April 2023
Inspectors heard many positive comments from people and relatives about the kind, welcoming atmosphere, and said daily life offers individual and rewarding routines. Staff are described as knowledgeable, there are enough of them, and people's dietary needs and preferences are supported. Access to health care and people's choice and control over their lives are also part of everyday care.
- Many people and relatives praised the kind and welcoming atmosphere in the home.
- Relatives said people have individual and fulfilling lifestyles.
- Medicines management has improved, and risks to people are now assessed and managed safely.
- Staffing levels are sufficient, new staff are vetted before starting, and training and development plans are in place for each staff member.
- The report says areas for improvement are set out in a development plan, including a planned refurbishment of the home with input from people, relatives and staff.
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 June 2025
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 ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- 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
Knells Country House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Cumberland Infirmary, 3.2 miles away. The local GP practice is SPENCER ST SURGERY, 2.9 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.
Part of Horizon Residential Homes
Knells Country House is one of 2 homes run by Horizon Residential 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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