West House - 3&4 Glebe Lane

Distington, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5SQ

01946831629

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

9 January 2019

Provider

West House

Beds

8 beds

Rating history

GoodNov 2016
GoodFeb 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by West House, which runs 5 care homes in England: 4 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

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 West House - 3&4 Glebe Lane

West House - 3&4 Glebe Lane is a residential care home in Cumberland, providing accommodation with personal care. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

The home provides accommodation with nursing and personal care for its residents. During an unannounced inspection, inspectors found that the service continued to maintain good standards of care, consistent with its previous rating. There was no evidence of serious risks or concerns identified during the inspection or through ongoing monitoring activities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 20 February 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

Facilities & Amenities

Cafe Bar

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: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CA14 5SQ

Registered care categories

Learning 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 20 February 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 January 2019.

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

Read West House - 3&4 Glebe Lane'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 West House - 3&4 Glebe Lane, 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 West House - 3&4 Glebe Lane, 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 West House - 3&4 Glebe Lane'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