Luminary Care
Luminary Care is a home care agency in Carlisle, Cumberland (CA3 0LJ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Luminary Care
We at Luminary Care are proud to provide compassionate home care across Carlisle and the wider Cumberland community, supporting people to live well and safely in the place they know best: their own home. Being based in the CA postcode area allows us to serve families throughout Carlisle and its surrounding neighbourhoods. Rather than asking loved ones to adjust to an unfamiliar environment, we bring thoughtful, personalised support directly to their front door, helping them maintain their routines, cherished possessions, and connections to the community they have always called home. Our team supports a wide range of needs, which means families can turn to a single trusted provider through many stages of life. We offer specialist care for older people and those living with dementia, providing gentle, patient support that prioritises dignity and familiarity. We also support younger adults, individuals with learning disabilities or autism, and people managing mental health conditions, tailoring our approach so each person feels genuinely heard and respected. For those living with physical disabilities or visual and hearing impairments, we adapt our communication and practical assistance to remove barriers and promote independence wherever possible. In practice, this breadth of expertise means our care is never one size fits all. Whether it is help with morning routines, medication support, companionship, or more complex personal care, we shape each visit around the individual, working closely with families to ensure everyone feels informed and involved. We understand that inviting a carer into a loved one's home is a significant step, and we take that trust seriously. Our commitment to safe, effective, and caring support is reflected in our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection in July 2023, where we were awarded an overall rating of Good. The CQC rated us Good across the Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive domains, recognising the quality of the day to day care our team delivers. We received a Requires Improvement rating in the Well-led domain, and we are wholeheartedly committed to strengthening our leadership and governance so that every aspect of our organisation matches the standard of care our clients experience. If you are exploring home care options for someone you love in Carlisle or the surrounding area, we warmly invite you to get in touch. We are happy to answer your questions, listen to your concerns, and talk through how we might support your family with care that feels personal, professional, and reassuringly close to home.
Care provided at Luminary Care
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 18 July 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Luminary Care
Where is Luminary Care located?
Luminary Care is a home care agency based in Carlisle, Cumberland (CA3 0LJ), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Luminary Care provide?
Luminary Care is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Luminary Care's CQC rating?
Luminary Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 18 July 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Luminary Care provide dementia care?
Yes. Luminary Care supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Luminary Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Luminary Care Limited is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Luminary Care Limited covers roughly 10 miles from Carlisle.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the North West
Luminary Care Limited has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £25 to £30 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Luminary Care Limited. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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