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California House is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Carlisle, Cumbria. It is operated by Carlisle Mencap Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, learning disabilities, older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, California House 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.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected California House in September 2026 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
California House is located in Carlisle, within the Cumberland local authority area in North West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 23 California Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0BT |
| Phone | 01228 674393 |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Region | North West |
| Last inspection | 15 September 2026 |
| Provider | Carlisle Mencap Limited |
Is California House registered with the CQC?
Yes. California House 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/1-118299292
What type of care does California House provide?
California House provides residential homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact California House?
You can contact California House by phone on 01228 674393, or visit them at 23 California Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0BT.
What is California House's CQC rating?
California House has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-118299292
What are California House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. California House's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Carlisle?
There are 36 CQC-registered care homes in Carlisle. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/carlisle.
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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