Allanby House

Wedgewood Drive, Flimby, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8QX

01900819039

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

5 December 2017

Provider

Community Integrated Care

Beds

6 beds

About Allanby House

Allanby House is a residential care home in Cumberland, providing support for people with learning disabilities. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Allanby House provides care and support for six people with learning disabilities in a purpose-built bungalow run by Community Integrated Care. The home features ensuite bedrooms maintained to high standards, adapted bathing facilities for people with limited mobility, an adapted vehicle, and well-kept garden areas. During the inspection, inspectors observed that the property and facilities support residents' independence and wellbeing, with thoughtful adaptations throughout to meet individual needs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 11 January 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CA15 8QX

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 11 January 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 December 2017.

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

Read Allanby House's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Allanby House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Allanby House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Allanby House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees