Westwinds Residential Care
Care home in Workington, Cumberland
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Westwinds Residential Care is a care home in Workington, Cumbria, with 14 registered beds. The home says that every resident receives the same respect, support and personal care, whatever their age, ability or background, and that it aims for a setting that feels different from many traditional care homes. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Requires Improvement overall in its 2026 report. Its key-question ratings are Good for Effective, Caring and Responsive, and Requires Improvement for Safe and Well-led.
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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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
182 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
Westwinds Residential Care is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is West Cumberland Hospital, 5.7 miles away. The local GP practice is DISTINGTON SURGERY, 1.6 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ 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
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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