Care Homes in Whitehaven
Whitehaven has 5 CQC registered care homes. 2 are rated Good, 3 Requires improvement. 3 of the 5 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Arranging and funding a care home place in Whitehaven
Most families reach the practical questions quickly: who assesses the need, who arranges the placement, and who ends up paying the bill. Getting those settled early matters, because the answers often decide which of the five Whitehaven homes are realistically within reach. None of it depends on having savings, since the assessment itself is free to anyone who appears to need care and support.
The care needs assessment
The starting point is a free care needs assessment, which can be requested by the person concerned, by a relative, or by a professional such as a general practitioner or hospital discharge team. Responsibility for it rests with Cumberland Council adult social care, which establishes what help is needed, whether the eligibility criteria are met, and what funded support should follow. A financial assessment runs alongside to work out contributions. Anyone providing regular unpaid care can ask for a carer's assessment of their own at the same time.
What a place is likely to cost
Fees vary by home, by room and by the level of support required, so ask every provider for a written breakdown showing what is included and what is charged as an extra. Where savings and capital fall below the national threshold, the council may contribute towards the cost; above it, the place is usually funded privately, though a deferred payment arrangement secured against a property is sometimes an option. A relative can occasionally pay a third party contribution towards a more expensive room. Where the primary need is a health one, NHS continuing healthcare may apply and is assessed separately.
Choosing between the care homes in Whitehaven
Reading the ratings properly
Two homes in this listing, Bethany House Limited and Walsingham Support at Moresby Parks, are rated Good. The other three, Rosehill House, The Gables and one further provider, sit at Requires Improvement. That is a prompt to open the reports rather than to dismiss them, because the concerns may relate to record keeping or staffing levels and may already have been addressed. Check the inspection date too, as a judgement can be several years old and a home can change a great deal in that time.
What to look for on a visit
Go more than once, and at different times of day, so you see both a busy morning and a quiet evening. Ask how many staff are on duty overnight, how long most of them have worked there, and what happens when someone's needs increase. Request the contract and the complaints procedure before signing, and ask whether a trial period is offered.
5 care homes in Whitehaven
- Bethany House · Bethany House, Whitehaven, Cumberland, CA28 8AA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Bethany House Limited
We are Bethany House, a residential care home in Whitehaven. We care for older people, including people living with dementia and people managing a mental health condition. What we provide is residential care rather than nursing care, and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Respite Care - Cumbria Emmaus Trust · Walkmill Close, Whitehaven, Cumberland, CA28 8XR
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Pilgrims' Friend Society
Here at Cumbria Emmaus Trust, we are a care home based in Whitehaven, Cumberland, providing residential care for older people, including those living with dementia. We also offer respite care for those who need a shorter stay, whether that...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Walsingham Support - Moresby Parks · Walsingham, Whitehaven, Cumberland, CA28 8XG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Walsingham Support
We at Walsingham Support Moresby Parks offer residential care in the welcoming community of Whitehaven, providing a genuine home for adults with a wide range of support needs across Cumberland and the wider North West. Our setting in the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Rosehill House · Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumberland, CA28 6SF
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Pamela Dawn Hill-Eades
We are a residential care home in Whitehaven, providing a home for older people who need support with daily life, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss. We...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - The Gables · The Gables, Whitehaven, Cumberland, CA28 8TX
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Cumberland Council
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...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in North West, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care Middle half of prices from 20 North West homes. Median £1,409. | Varies by council | £1,249 to £1,514 |
| Nursing care England figure, because too few North West homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916. | Varies by council | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care Middle half of prices from 17 North West homes. Median £1,533. | Not published separately | £1,372 to £1,648 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few North West homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. What a council pays differs from council to council. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- The Gables, 28 April 2026, Requires improvement
- Rosehill House, 5 December 2025, Requires improvement
- Cumbria Emmaus Trust, 13 March 2020, Requires improvement
Longest since a report
- Bethany House Limited, 16 March 2019, Good
- Walsingham Support - Moresby Parks, 7 August 2019, Good
- Cumbria Emmaus Trust, 13 March 2020, Requires improvement
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Whitehaven
How many care homes are there in Whitehaven?
Whitehaven has 5 CQC registered care homes: 2 Good, 3 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
Which care homes in Whitehaven were inspected most recently?
The Gables (28 April 2026), Rosehill House (5 December 2025) and Cumbria Emmaus Trust (13 March 2020) have the most recent CQC reports.