Dalton Court Care Home

About Us

Dalton Court is a nursing home in Cockermouth, in the west of Cumberland. We look after older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily living, including people living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people with a visual or hearing impairment. We also take respite bookings, whether for a family carer who needs a break or for someone recovering after a spell in hospital.

Having nurses on the premises means a great deal out here. Wound care, catheters, complicated medication and health that shifts from one day to the next can be managed in the home rather than through repeated journeys to hospital, which in this part of Cumberland are neither short nor easy.

The clinical side is only half of it. People choose how their day runs, keep their own belongings around them, eat food they actually want, and see their families whenever they like. We pay attention to the small things that make somebody feel like themselves rather than a patient, because those are usually what people miss first.

We speak plainly with relatives, especially when health is changing. A difficult conversation held early is far kinder than a confusing one held late.

Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall.

If you are looking at nursing or respite care around Cockermouth, please get in touch and come and see the place for yourself.

Common questions about Dalton Court Care Home

Where is Dalton Court Care Home located?

Dalton Court Care Home is a nursing home in Cockermouth, Cumberland, CA13 0RJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Dalton Court Care Home provide?

Dalton Court Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Dalton Court Care Home's CQC rating?

Dalton 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 28 March 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Dalton Court Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Dalton Court Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Dalton Court Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Contact Dalton Court Care Home

Phone the home directly, or send an enquiry and we will pass it on.

Care We Offer

• Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
• Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
• Physical Disability: Accessible facilities and practical help with mobility, personal care and daily tasks.
• Visual / Hearing Impairment: Tailored support and adaptations for residents living with sight or hearing loss.
• Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
• Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
• Nursing Care: Round-the-clock care from qualified nurses for residents with medical or complex health needs.

Questions families ask about Dalton Court Care Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

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

Yes. Dalton Court Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Dalton Court Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Dalton Court Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Dalton Court Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register

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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

• Latest inspection: 28 March 2023
• Report published: 28 March 2023

Overall: Good

• Safe: Good
• Effective: Good
• Caring: Good
• Responsive: Good
• Well-led: Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

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