Jubilee House Therapy Centre

Eamont Park, Eamont Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2BN

01768890009

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

25 June 2019

Provider

Fire Fighters Charity

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

GoodDec 2016
OutstandingSept 2019

Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2019.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Fire Fighters Charity runs in England.

Average care home fees in the North West: £882 a week for residential care and £1,196 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Jubilee House Therapy Centre

Jubilee House Therapy Centre is a nursing home in Westmorland and Furness offering short breaks for people with injuries and life-limiting conditions, primarily current and former fire fighters and their relatives supported by the Fire Fighters Charity. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Jubilee House Therapy Centre is a short-break facility providing personal and nursing care for people with injuries and life-limiting conditions. The service primarily supports current and former fire fighters and their relatives who are beneficiaries of the Fire Fighters Charity. During inspection, the service increased its registered capacity from four to six places.

People staying at the centre described their experience as "life changing" and "amazing," noting the service's success in helping them learn skills to manage their conditions while enjoying a fulfilling and sociable break. The facility offers a tailor-made range of activities and therapies specifically designed for each person, with staff described as exceptionally knowledgeable and committed to person-centred care. Residents reported having absolute faith in staff and said the service exceeded their expectations, particularly in helping them build confidence and independence to better manage their injuries and health conditions.

Source: CQC inspection report, 21 September 2019

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

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 with nursing; Rehabilitation services
Registered capacity: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CA10 2BN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities.

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 21 September 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 June 2019.

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

Read Jubilee House Therapy Centre'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 Jubilee House Therapy Centre, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Jubilee House Therapy Centre, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Jubilee House Therapy Centre'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