The Gables

The Gables is a residential care home in Whitehaven, Cumberland (CA28 8TX). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About The Gables

The Gables is a care home in Whitehaven. We provide residential care for older people and younger adults, and we support people living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people with a visual or hearing impairment. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement, and we would rather put it at the start than leave it to be discovered. The inspection found things that were not good enough for the people living here. We have accepted those findings and we are working through them. Anyone considering the home should ask precisely what was identified and precisely what has changed since, and should press if the answer sounds general. What we are working towards is straightforward. A home where residents decide how their own day runs, where rooms belong to the people in them, where visitors come when it suits them, and where staff know the people they support properly rather than in outline. Please visit before you decide anything. Read the inspection report in full, talk to residents and relatives, and judge the home on what you find.

Care provided at The Gables

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Gables

Where is The Gables located?

The Gables is a residential care home in Whitehaven, Cumberland, CA28 8TX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Gables provide?

The Gables is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is The Gables's CQC rating?

The Gables is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 28 April 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Gables provide dementia care?

Yes. The Gables supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does The Gables offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. The Gables offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about The Gables

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

Yes. The Gables 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. The Gables 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. The Gables 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?

Yes. Yes. The Gables supports younger adults as well as older people.

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

The Gables 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 The Gables. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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