Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield

Carlisle · CA1 2QS

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,618/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Feb 2025
Capacity
44 beds
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What the evidence shows

Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (Feb 2025).

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Dementia support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

Points to explore

  • Recent company officer changes

What we cannot confirm

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.

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  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
More facility details
Registered provider
Hometrust Care Limited
Provider group
-
Local authority
Cumberland
Purpose built
Yes
Floors
3
Nursing cover
Registered nurse shown 24/7

Provider network: 3 homes; 67% rated Good or better (2 Good, 1 Requires Improvement).

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Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection rating published · Feb 2025
Registered Manager
Brian McCubbin; Tracy Anne Monkhouse
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, mental health support, physical disability support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Mental health support
  • Physical disability support
  • Nursing care
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Important limitations

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Mental health
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Brain Injury
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Palliative Care
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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Aggression or challenging behaviour
Agitation and restlessness

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Autism Spectrum
Speech/Communication
End-of-Life Care

Staffing

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Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Staff-to-Resident Ratio
48 staff members for 44 residents
Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.
Specialist Staff
Physiotherapist
Speech Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Registered Manager
Brian McCubbin; Tracy Anne Monkhouse

Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,618/week

From ≈ £7,035 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Published fee notes

Weekly fees start from £1350.00 depending on the resident's needs. All fees are exclusive of FNC contributions. Hairdressing, personal toiletries, clothing, trips out, taxis, visiting entertainers, chiropody, dentures and dentistry, opticians and personal shopping are excluded from the weekly fees.

Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Cumberland, nursing with dementia care): £1,194/wk

Nursing care
From £1,350/week
Dementia care
From £1,350/week

How care at this home can be funded

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield is a care home with nursing in Carlisle, North West, operated by Hometrust Care Limited since 2011. The home has 44 beds and is an inspection rating of Good. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

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Carlisle Dementia Centre (Parkfield), 256 London Road, Carlisle, CA1 2QS

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Hospital
1.6 km
Nearest GP
1.2 km
Nearest Pharmacy
500m
Bus Stops (500m)
9 stops
Nearest Train Station
1.8 km

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

410m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

Nutrition details available

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5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected July 2025)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Good
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Facilities & Features

3 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift

Rooms

Ensuite

Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar
Parking

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield

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  1. How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?

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  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

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  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield

What does the inspection rating for Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection rating was published on 10 February 2025.

Is Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection rating was published on 10 February 2025. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.3 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. Provider records: 3 director resignations were recorded in the last year. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield: From £1,618/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield accept NHS or local authority funding?

Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield accepts local authority funded residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield a nursing home or a residential care home?

Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.

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Does Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield provide dementia care?

Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning. If wandering support is not clear in the public data, that becomes a follow-up question rather than a positive signal.

How many beds does Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield have?

Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield has 44 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.3 out of 5.

Are Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield's reviews enough to make a decision?

Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield?

Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield is operated by HOMETRUST CARE LIMITED (Company registration number: SC258048). Ownership type: independent.

Has Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield's provider?

Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield's provider public-record check is: 1 point worth clarifying. This public-record detail may be useful to discuss with the provider before you decide. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield?

Ask Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield?

Before choosing Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Carlisle to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield's inspection position is improving. The inspection rating was published on 10 February 2025.

What is Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield's food hygiene rating?

Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 16 July 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield?

When visiting Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield?

Our visit checklist for Carlisle Dementia Centre - Parkfield starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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