Care home
Amathea
Residential care home in Workington, Cumberland
Methodist Homes
Amathea
Residential care home in Workington, Cumberland
Operated by MHA (Methodist Homes)
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
About
Amathea is a purpose-built residential care home in Workington, Cumbria, operated by Methodist Homes. It provides residential and specialist dementia care for up to 40 residents in en-suite rooms, with full wheelchair access throughout. The home is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with an Outstanding rating for Caring.
The home supports residents with dementia and physical disabilities. It offers on-site catering, a dedicated activities co-ordinator, pastoral support through a chaplain, and access to music therapy designed for residents living with dementia. Amathea is conveniently situated on Newlands Lane, close to the A596.
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
182 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Care fee trajectory
Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.
What Cumberland council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Amathea is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is West Cumberland Hospital, 7.6 miles away. The local GP practice is JAMES STREET GROUP PRACT, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Workington
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Carer Support Eden
The charity assists carers by providing information, support, practical help, advice, assessments, services and advocacy.
Showing groups across Cumbria.
Part of MHA (Methodist Homes)
Amathea is one of 100 homes run by MHA (Methodist 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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