Richmond Park

High Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4ES

01900706103

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

19 November 2019

Provider

Cumberland Council

Beds

29 beds

About Richmond Park

Richmond Park is a 29-bed residential care home located on High Street in Workington, within Cumberland. Run by Cumberland Council, it provides care for older people, younger adults, and people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The home received a Good rating from the CQC following its last inspection in November 2019.

As a council-run facility in a town-centre location, it serves the local Cumbrian population. The home's ability to support multiple care needs, including specialist dementia care and services for people with sensory impairments, means it caters to a diverse range of residents with varying support requirements.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Richmond Park, 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 Richmond Park, 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 Richmond Park'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