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Kirksanton Care CentreCumberland

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Rated:GoodResidential

Kirksanton Care Centre

Kirksanton, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4NN

01229772868

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

9 October 2023

Provider

St Philips Care Limited

Beds

40 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 12 care homes for older people within 10 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 10 are the same and 2 are lower.

3 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodFeb 2015
GoodDec 2017
GoodNov 2023

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by St Philips Care Limited, which runs 21 care homes in England: 17 rated Good and 4 Requires Improvement.

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.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Kirksanton Care Centre

Kirksanton Care Centre is a residential care home in Cumberland, providing personal care to older people and people living with dementia. Full details of the most recent CQC inspection findings are set out below.

This care home provides personal care to up to 40 older people and people living with dementia across three distinct areas: The Croft, The Annexe and The Mews. At the time of inspection, only The Annexe was in use, accommodating 21 people in single ensuite bedrooms. The home has bathrooms, toilets and communal areas throughout each section.

People are safe and protected from harm, with risks to safety identified and managed appropriately. There are enough staff to support people and provide the care they need. Staff receive appropriate training to fulfil their responsibilities in caring for residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 2 November 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

GardenEn-suite RoomsKitchenetteDining RoomCommunal LoungeLiftActivities Programme

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: 40 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LA18 4NN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions; Substance misuse problems.

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 2 November 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 October 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 13 December 2017: Good
CaringPublished 13 December 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 13 December 2017: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Western Lakes Care Home'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 Kirksanton Care Centre, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Kirksanton Care Centre, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Kirksanton Care 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