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Briarfield is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Workington, Cumbria. It is operated by West House.
Briarfield specialises in learning disabilities care.
As a residential care home, Briarfield provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
Briarfield is located in Workington, within the Cumberland local authority area in North West.
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| CQC Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Address | 42 Stainburn Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1SN |
| Phone | 0190 066733 |
| Website | www.westhouse.org.uk |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Region | North West |
| Last inspection | 1 September 2026 |
| Provider | West House |
Is Briarfield registered with the CQC?
Yes. Briarfield is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-133330170
What type of care does Briarfield provide?
Briarfield provides residential homes, specialising in learning disabilities.
How do I contact Briarfield?
You can contact Briarfield by phone on 0190 066733, or visit them at 42 Stainburn Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1SN.
What is Briarfield's CQC rating?
Briarfield has been rated "Requires Improvement" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-133330170
What are Briarfield's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Briarfield's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Workington?
There are 15 CQC-registered care homes in Workington. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/workington.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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