Westwinds Residential Care

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Westwinds Residential Care is a residential care home in Workington, Cumberland (CA14 5QW). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About Westwinds Residential Care

Westwinds Residential Care is a care home in Workington, Cumberland. We are home to older people who need support with daily life, and we welcome people for respite stays, whether to recover after a spell in hospital or to give a family carer a proper rest. We are a small home and we run like one. Everybody here is known properly, which means our team notices when somebody eats less than usual, sleeps badly, seems low or becomes unsteady on their feet, and it gets dealt with the same day rather than at a review in a month's time. Residents run their own days. When to get up and go to bed, what to eat, whether to sit with others or keep to their own room with their own things around them. Rooms hold people's own furniture and photographs, because familiar belongings do more for somebody settling in than anything we could buy for them. Most people who live here come from this part of Cumbria, and the shared places and names give people plenty to talk about. Family and friends call in freely and we like it that way. Health needs are managed alongside local GPs and community nurses, and families hear from us early rather than late when anything changes. At our most recent inspection the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. Please come and visit us in Workington.

Care provided at Westwinds Residential Care

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Westwinds Residential Care

Where is Westwinds Residential Care located?

Westwinds Residential Care is a residential care home in Workington, Cumberland, CA14 5QW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Westwinds Residential Care provide?

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

What is Westwinds Residential Care's CQC rating?

Westwinds Residential Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 17 August 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Westwinds Residential Care offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Westwinds Residential Care

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

No. Westwinds Residential Care is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Westwinds Residential Care 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. Westwinds Residential Care 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. Westwinds Residential Care 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

Westwinds Residential Care 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 Westwinds Residential Care. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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