Riverwell Beck Care Home
Care home in Carlisle, Cumberland
Operated by Mariposa Care Group
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
Riverwell Beck Care Home is a 60-bed care home in Carlisle, Cumbria, providing support to residents who need care following changes in their health or circumstances. The home is run by Mariposa Care and employs trained staff to deliver care, companionship and security to its residents.
Riverwell Beck Care Home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2022, achieving Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 26 May 2022 · Last inspected 24 March 2022
Inspectors found that Blackwell Vale, a residential home for up to 60 older people including those living with dementia, provides caring, personalised support. Staff were described as friendly and kind, and people's choices and independence were respected. The report rated the service good, noting a safe, clean environment with infection control measures followed during building works.
- Staff were described as caring, friendly and engaging, and people received support tailored to their preferences.
- Medicines were managed safely, and risks were handled without reducing people's independence.
- Management was described as open and approachable, and people knew how to raise concerns.
- Regular checks of safety and quality were carried out, and the provider made some positive changes.
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.
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
516 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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
Riverwell Beck Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Cumberland Infirmary, 2.1 miles away. The local GP practice is CARLISLE HEALTHCARE, 1.6 miles away.
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 Mariposa Care Group
Riverwell Beck Care Home is one of 9 homes run by Mariposa Care Group 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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