Morton Cottage Residential Home

Morton Cottage Residential Home is a residential care home in Carlisle, Cumberland (CA2 6JZ). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About Morton Cottage Residential Home

Morton Cottage is a residential care home in Carlisle, supporting older people including those living with dementia. We also offer respite stays for people who need care for a shorter period. We aim to run the home the way a household runs. People get up when they are ready, keep their own belongings around them, eat food they actually like and spend the day in the way that suits them. Some of our residents want company from morning until night and some want a quiet room and their own thoughts. Neither is treated as a problem. For people living with dementia, familiarity does most of the work. The same faces, the same room, meals at the times the body expects and staff who do not hurry or correct. We build around what somebody can still do rather than listing what they cannot. Respite stays give a family carer a proper break, with support in place so that the break is a real one. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We would rather say that plainly than let a family discover it later. We know what was identified, work is under way on it, and we are willing to go through the detail with anybody considering the home. Please come and visit, ask us hard questions and judge for yourself.

Care provided at Morton Cottage Residential Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Morton Cottage Residential Home

Where is Morton Cottage Residential Home located?

Morton Cottage Residential Home is a residential care home in Carlisle, Cumberland, CA2 6JZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Morton Cottage Residential Home provide?

Morton Cottage Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Morton Cottage Residential Home's CQC rating?

Morton Cottage Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 25 November 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Morton Cottage Residential Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Morton Cottage Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Morton Cottage Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Morton Cottage Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Morton Cottage Residential Home

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Morton Cottage Residential Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Morton Cottage Residential Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Morton Cottage Residential Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Morton Cottage Residential Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the North West

Morton Cottage Residential Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Morton Cottage Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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