Kingston Court Care Home
Kingston Court Care Home is a nursing home in Carlisle, Cumberland (CA2 7JH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Kingston Court Care Home
Kingston Court Care Home is a nursing home in Carlisle. We provide nursing care for older people, we support people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. People usually come to us at a point of change, often after a hospital stay or when managing at home has stopped being safe. That is an unsettling time, and a great deal of our work in the first few weeks is simply about helping somebody feel steady again: sleeping properly, eating again, having their own things around them and getting their medication right. Nurses are on duty at every hour, so medication, skin care, nutrition and pain are managed here, and a change in somebody's condition is spotted by people who know what they are normally like. Families often say the greatest relief is no longer being the ones who have to notice everything. For those living with dementia, we keep the shape of the day and the faces around it as steady as we can, and we take the trouble to learn a person's history. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and visit if you are considering nursing care in Carlisle.
Care provided at Kingston Court Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 9 September 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Kingston Court Care Home
Where is Kingston Court Care Home located?
Kingston Court Care Home is a nursing home in Carlisle, Cumberland, CA2 7JH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Kingston Court Care Home provide?
Kingston Court Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Kingston Court Care Home's CQC rating?
Kingston Court Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 9 September 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Kingston Court Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Kingston Court Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Kingston Court Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Kingston Court Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Kingston Court Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Kingston Court Care 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. Kingston Court Care 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. Kingston Court Care 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?
No. Kingston Court Care Home 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
Kingston Court Care 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.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £900 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Kingston Court Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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