Applegarth Nursing Home

Applegarth Nursing Home is a nursing home in Carlisle, Cumberland (CA2 7LT). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About Applegarth Nursing Home

Applegarth Nursing Home is a nursing home in Carlisle. We provide nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we also support younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. Respite stays are available. Having qualified nurses on site means people can remain with us as their health needs change rather than facing another move. But most of what makes a day good or bad here has little to do with nursing. It is whether somebody was helped at their own pace, whether the food was something they actually wanted, whether their room feels like theirs and whether they were asked rather than told. Those are the things we want to be judged on. We need to be straightforward about where we stand. Our most recent overall judgement from the Care Quality Commission was that we require improvement. We accepted the findings rather than arguing with them, we have an action plan in place and we are working through it with colleagues in health and the local authority. Families deserve to hear that from us directly instead of finding it elsewhere. If you are considering Applegarth for a relative, please come and visit. Look at the home properly, speak to our nurses and the people living here, and ask us exactly what the concerns were and what we have changed. We will answer plainly rather than steering you towards a brochure.

Care provided at Applegarth Nursing Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Applegarth Nursing Home

Where is Applegarth Nursing Home located?

Applegarth Nursing Home is a nursing home in Carlisle, Cumberland, CA2 7LT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Applegarth Nursing Home provide?

Applegarth Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Applegarth Nursing Home's CQC rating?

Applegarth Nursing 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 August 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Applegarth Nursing Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Applegarth Nursing Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Applegarth Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Applegarth Nursing Home

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

Yes. Applegarth Nursing 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?

Yes. Yes. Applegarth Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Applegarth Nursing 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?

Yes. Yes. Applegarth Nursing Home 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

Applegarth Nursing 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 Applegarth Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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