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-recorded crime).
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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.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 28 February 2019 · Last inspected 18 January 2019
Inspectors found that the home had enough suitably qualified staff, and people said there were always enough staff available to help them. Residents and relatives described kind, attentive care, with staff seen to know people's needs well and to respect their privacy, dignity and independence. Staff said they were proud of the service and felt it was a good place to work.
- Staff were described as kind and attentive, and they knew people's needs well
- Meals were praised for quality, choice and a personalised dining experience
- Strong links with the local community, including regular visits from a school, and a varied activity programme
- Continuous development, staff training and additional qualifications, and feedback from health professionals was consistently positive
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.
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
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
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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