Eskdale House is a residential care home in Carlisle, run by Cumberland Council. It is registered for up to 21 residents and supports older people, people living with dementia, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment.
CQC rated it Good overall in November 2025, and Good in all five key questions. Across Cumberland, 81% of the 78 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding.
CQC rating
Good
Published 28 November 2025
Rated 9 months ago
- SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Good
- EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?Good
- CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?Good
- ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?Good
- Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?Good
Read the full inspection report on cqc.org.uk ↗
How it compares in Cumberland
Eskdale House is in the Good tier, alongside 49 other homes in Cumberland.
Of the 78 rated care homes here, 81% are Good or Outstanding
(England: 83%).
- Outstanding 3 (4%)
- Good, with Outstanding areas 5 (6%)
- Good 50 (64%)
- Good, with an area to improve 5 (6%)
- Requires improvement 15 (19%)
Half of Cumberland's ratings are more than 4.3 years old. How tiers work
See all 78 care homes in Cumberland →
The provider's other homes
Cumberland Council runs 8 care homes registered with CQC: 1 Outstanding, 6 Good, 1 Requires improvement.
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Inglewood
Wigton, Cumberland · CA7 9QL · Residential care home · 38 beds
★Outstanding
S: GoodE: GoodC: OutstandingR: GoodW: Outstanding
Rated 4 years ago
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Burnrigg Court
Carlisle, Cumberland · CA2 6JU · Residential care home · 59 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 4 years ago
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Lapstone House
Millom, Cumberland · LA18 4BY · Residential care home · 20 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 2 years ago
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Park Lodge
Wigton, Cumberland · CA7 3HP · Residential care home · 13 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 6 years ago
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Parkside
Maryport, Cumberland · CA15 6NT · Residential care home · 29 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 7 years ago
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Richmond Park
Workington, Cumberland · CA14 4ES · Residential care home · 29 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 6 years ago
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Care homes nearby
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Knells Country House
Carlisle, Cumberland · CA6 4JG · Residential care home · 24 beds8.8 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 3 years ago
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California House
Carlisle, Cumberland · CA3 0BT · Residential care home · 5 beds9.7 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 7 years ago
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Applegarth Nursing Home
Carlisle, Cumberland · CA2 7LT · Nursing home · 53 beds12.7 km
Requires improvement
S: InadequateE: Requires improvementC: Requires improvementR: Requires improvementW: Requires improvement
Rated this month
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Lanercost House - Carlyle Suite
Carlisle, Cumberland · CA2 7PW · Nursing home · 15 beds12.8 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 3 months ago
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Lanercost House
Carlisle, Cumberland · CA2 7PW · Nursing home · 79 beds12.8 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 2 years ago
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Kingston Court Care Home
Carlisle, Cumberland · CA2 7JH · Nursing home · 80 beds12.8 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 1 year ago
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