Care homes in Workington
Every care home registered in Workington, with its rating from the Care Quality Commission and how that rating has changed.
Workington is in Cumberland, the North West. See all care homes in Cumberland
Workington has 14 care homes currently providing care, with 401 beds. 2 provide nursing care and 6 support people living with dementia. 71% of those with a rating are rated Good or Outstanding, compared with 79% across Cumberland.
All care homes in Workington
Places are based on Ordnance Survey place names. A service is listed under the nearest named place in its council area.
14 care homes
- O Outstanding Walsingham Support - Crummock Road Care home6 beds CA14 3RP Rated
- G Good Amathea Care home40 beds CA14 3JG Rated
- G Good Clarendon Grange Care home25 beds CA14 1TR Rated
- G Good East Croft Grange Care home31 beds CA14 4LY Rated
- G Good Gregory House Care home with nursing24 beds CA14 3PD Rated
- G Good Home Farm Care home6 beds CA14 1LS Rated
- G Good Newlands Care home with nursing54 beds CA14 3NE Rated
- G Good Richmond Park Care home29 beds CA14 4ES Rated
- G Good Stanbeck Residential Care Home Care home13 beds CA14 4EA Rated
- G Good The Fairways Care home57 beds CA14 4SS Rated
- RI Requires improvement Briarfield Care home7 beds CA14 1SN Rated
- RI Requires improvement Rosecroft Residential Home Care home51 beds CA14 5AR Rated
- RI Requires improvement Stilecroft Residential Home Care home44 beds CA14 1SS Rated
- RI Requires improvement Westwinds Residential Care Care home14 beds CA14 5QW Rated
No care homes match those filters.
How ratings have changed since 2015
Share rated Good or Outstanding at the end of each year, among services open today.
The share rose from 67% in 2015 to 71% in 2026.
In 2015, 9 of the care homes open today had a rating. In 2026, 14 did. Every rating is the Care Quality Commission's.
| Year | Rated | Rated Good or Outstanding | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9 | 6 | 67% |
| 2016 | 12 | 8 | 67% |
| 2017 | 13 | 11 | 85% |
| 2018 | 13 | 12 | 92% |
| 2019 | 13 | 13 | 100% |
| 2020 | 13 | 13 | 100% |
| 2021 | 14 | 13 | 93% |
| 2022 | 14 | 12 | 86% |
| 2023 | 14 | 13 | 93% |
| 2024 | 14 | 13 | 93% |
| 2025 | 14 | 13 | 93% |
| 2026 | 14 | 10 | 71% |
Recent changes
In the last 12 months, 3 care homes dropped their rating. None improved.
Dropped (3)
- RI Requires improvement Briarfield Down from Good to Requires improvement
- RI Requires improvement Westwinds Residential Care Down from Good to Requires improvement
- RI Requires improvement Rosecroft Residential Home Down from Good to Requires improvement
Who runs care homes here
Providers with two or more care homes in Workington.
- Brancaster Care Homes Limited 2 homes, 2 rated Good or Outstanding
- Stilecroft (MPS) Limited 2 homes, none rated Good or Outstanding
- West House 2 homes, 1 rated Good or Outstanding
Getting help from Cumberland Council
The council's adult social care team is the place to start. They can assess the care you need and explain how it might be paid for.
- Adult social care
- Adult social care at Cumberland Council
- Care needs assessment
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone
- 0300 373 3732
- Online
- Make a request online
- Carers
- Support for carers
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- How many care homes are there in Workington?
- Workington has 14 care homes currently providing care, with 401 beds.
- How many care homes in Workington are rated Outstanding?
- 1 is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission: Walsingham Support - Crummock Road.
- Which care homes in Workington provide nursing care?
- 2 care homes provide nursing care in Workington. Show only the care homes with nursing.
- How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Workington?
- Workington is in Cumberland, so ask the adult social care team at Cumberland Council for a care needs assessment. Start on the council's care needs assessment page. You can also phone 0300 373 3732.
Nearby neighbourhoods
- MaryportCumberland10 care homes
- WhitehavenCumberland5 care homes
- CummersdaleCumberland5 care homes
- CarlisleCumberland10 care homes
- PenrithWestmorland and Furness5 care homes
- NewtonWestmorland and Furness6 care homes
Home care in Workington
7 home care services are registered here too. See home care in Workington