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Highfield House is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Whitehaven, Cumbria. It is operated by Haven Care Centres Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, older adults (65+), caring for people whose rights are restricted under the mental health act. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Highfield House provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Highfield House in October 2019 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.
Highfield House is located in Whitehaven, within the Cumberland local authority area in North West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | St Bees Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9UB |
| Phone | 01946 695557 |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Region | North West |
| Last inspection | 18 October 2019 |
| Provider | Haven Care Centres Limited |
Is Highfield House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Highfield 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/1-137305399
What type of care does Highfield House provide?
Highfield House provides nursing homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs, caring for people whose rights are restricted under the mental health act.
How do I contact Highfield House?
You can contact Highfield House by phone on 01946 695557, or visit them at St Bees Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9UB.
What is Highfield House's CQC rating?
Highfield 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/1-137305399
What are Highfield House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Highfield House's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Whitehaven?
There are 8 CQC-registered care homes in Whitehaven. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/whitehaven.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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