Care home
Lanercost House - Carlyle Suite
Nursing home in Carlisle, Cumberland
Barchester Healthcare
Lanercost House - Carlyle Suite
Nursing home in Carlisle, Cumberland
Operated by Barchester Healthcare
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
Lanercost House - Carlyle Suite is a 15-bed care home in Carlisle, Cumbria, run by Barchester Healthcare. It provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care, and supports people living with dementia and mental health needs. Staff aim to get to know each resident individually, including their life story, interests and preferences, and to shape care and daily life around them.
Activities are arranged around each person's hobbies, group sessions or chances to try something new. The home maintains close links with the local community, bringing elements of the outside world in and arranging regular trips to places of local interest. Meals are described as nutritious and comforting. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall, with Good ratings across all five key questions.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 500 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
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 | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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
Lanercost House - Carlyle Suite is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Cumberland Infirmary, 0.6 miles away. The local GP practice is EDEN MEDICAL GROUP, 0.8 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 Barchester Healthcare
Lanercost House - Carlyle Suite is one of 240 homes run by Barchester Healthcare 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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