Highfield House
Care home in Whitehaven, Cumberland
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
About
Highfield House is a residential care home in Whitehaven, Cumbria, with 67 registered beds. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — in its 2019 report.
The home provides residential care and also offers respite and day care services for those needing short-term or temporary support.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
118 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
Highfield House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is West Cumberland Hospital, 0.9 miles away. The local GP practice is LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Whitehaven
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.
More care homes near Whitehaven
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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