The Millfield
Care home in Keswick, Cumberland
Operated by Cumbria Nursing Services (Millfield)
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (Police.uk).
About
The Millfield is a 45-bed residential care home in Keswick, Cumbria, operated by Living Developments. The home is regulated by the Care Quality Commission and was rated Good overall in its 2019 inspection, achieving Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home supports residents in maintaining their independence, dignity and individuality. The Millfield welcomes involvement from the wider community as part of its approach to resident care and wellbeing.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 100 m away
- Fire station about 100 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
26 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
The Millfield is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is West Cumberland Hospital, 18.1 miles away. The local GP practice is CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Keswick
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Part of Cumbria Nursing Services (Millfield)
The Millfield is one of 2 homes run by Cumbria Nursing Services (Millfield) 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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