Rydal Mount

Station Hill, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BJ

01697349266

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

17 May 2023

Provider

Community Integrated Care

Beds

4 beds

About Rydal Mount

Rydal Mount is a residential care home in Cumberland, offering personal care to people with a learning disability. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Rydal Mount is a small residential care home in a bungalow setting that provides personal care to four people with a learning disability. Staff support people to pursue their interests by focusing on their strengths and promoting independence in their everyday lives. People receive kind and compassionate care with staff understanding and responding to their individual needs while respecting their privacy and dignity.

Staff assist people in the least restrictive way possible, enabling maximum choice and control over their lives. The service protects people from poor care and works collaboratively with other agencies to ensure their wellbeing and safety.

Source: CQC inspection report, 8 July 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical disabilities

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CA7 9BJ

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities; 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: Good.

Rating report published 8 July 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 17 May 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 19 October 2017: Good
CaringPublished 19 October 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 19 October 2017: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Rydal Mount'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 Rydal Mount, 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 Rydal Mount, 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 Rydal Mount'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