Solway House

Solway Terrace, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6EL

01900817651

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

26 October 2020

Provider

Solway House Limited

Beds

18 beds

About Solway House

Solway House is a residential care home in Cumberland, providing personal care for older people. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

This care home provides personal care to up to 18 people aged 65 and over, accommodating those with needs associated with the frailties of old age. The property is a period building that has been adapted and extended to meet residents' requirements.

The home has implemented measures to protect residents during visits, allowing only essential visitors while maintaining family contact through telephone calls and iPad use. GPs and community nurses continue to visit while following relevant guidance. The service maintains good supplies of personal protective equipment, and staff receive suitable training in its proper use.

Source: CQC inspection report, 13 November 2020

Specialist Care

Older peopleYounger 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 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: 18 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CA15 6EL

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs.

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 19 October 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 26 October 2020.

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

Read Solway 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 Solway 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 Solway 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 Solway 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