Highfield House
Highfield House is a nursing home in Whitehaven, Cumberland (CA28 9UB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Highfield House
Highfield House is a nursing home in Whitehaven, Cumberland. We care for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing alongside everyday support, and a great deal of our work is with residents living with dementia. Respite stays are available too. Registered nurses are on site around the clock, so medication, wound and pressure care and changing health needs are managed here and a resident does not have to move on each time their condition alters. Families often tell us that this continuity was the thing worrying them most. The danger in any nursing home is that clinical work gradually crowds out ordinary living, and we watch for it deliberately. Getting up at your own hour, eating something you actually want, keeping your own belongings around you and having someone sit down beside you rather than stand over you are not extras to be fitted in when there is time. For residents living with dementia we keep the daily rhythm steady and the staffing familiar, and we ask families for the life history that helps us reach the person. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good.
Care provided at Highfield House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 18 October 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Highfield House compares in Cumberland
Measured against the 64 care homes for older people registered in Cumberland. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 67 places. Larger than 58 of the 64 homes. The local average is 35 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 51 of the 64 homes (80%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Cumberland the figure is 80%.
- Latest report
- 18 October 2019. 51 of the 64 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. One of the longer established homes. 49 of the 64 registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing and dementia care. Of the 64 homes, 15 offer nursing care and 48 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 45 of the 50 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Cumberland.
The local picture: Cumberland
What the numbers say about care for older people in Cumberland.
What care costs in Cumberland, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £990 | £1,249 to £1,514 (North West figure, because too few Cumberland homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,409.) |
| Nursing care | £1,066 | £1,600 to £2,071 (England figure, because too few Cumberland homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,372 to £1,648 (North West figure, because too few Cumberland homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,533.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 (England figure, because too few Cumberland homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 34,100. Rising to 40,200 by 2035, up 18%
- People aged 85 and over: 8,800. Rising to 12,700 by 2035, up 43%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 4,400. Rising to 5,500 by 2035, up 25%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 62%. The NHS ambition is 67%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 65
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed
- Care home beds filled across Cumberland: 88%. The 12 month average is 86%.
- Who pays, across Cumberland (estimate): 47% council, 37% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
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Good to know about Highfield House
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 7 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 21 March 2025.
- Run by
- Haven Care Centres Limited, which runs this service only.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Highfield House
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven, 0.9 miles away
It is about 0.9 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- Lowther Medical Centre, 1.5 miles away
- Mansion House Surgery, 1.6 miles away
- Fellview Healthcare, 3.4 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Flatt Walks Health Centre, 1.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- S.J. Smith & Associates, 1.6 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Range Dental, 1.6 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Mirehouse Pharmacy, 0.5 miles away
- Seacliffe Pharmacy, 0.9 miles away
- Morrisons Pharmacy, 1.4 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Corkickle Station, 1.3 miles away
- Whitehaven Station, 2.1 miles away
- St Bees Station, 2.2 miles away
Around Highfield House
- H: Highfield House
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Highfield House
Where is Highfield House located?
Highfield House is a nursing home in Whitehaven, Cumberland, CA28 9UB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Highfield House provide?
Highfield House is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Highfield House's CQC rating?
Highfield House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 18 October 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Highfield House provide dementia care?
Yes. Highfield House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Highfield House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Highfield House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Highfield House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Highfield House 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. Highfield House is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Highfield House 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?
Yes. Yes. Highfield House supports younger adults as well as older people.
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
Highfield House 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 Highfield House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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