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Knells Country House is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Carlisle, Cumberland. It is operated by Horizon Residential Homes Limited.
The home provides specialist care for dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Knells Country 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 Knells Country House in June 2023 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.
Knells Country House is located in Carlisle, within the Cumberland local authority area in North West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | The Knells, Houghton, Houghton, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA6 4JG |
| Phone | 01228 526496 |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Region | North West |
| Last inspection | 13 June 2023 |
| Provider | Horizon Residential Homes Limited |
Is Knells Country House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Knells Country 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/1-10729526051
What type of care does Knells Country House provide?
Knells Country House provides residential homes, specialising in dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Knells Country House?
You can contact Knells Country House by phone on 01228 526496, or visit them at The Knells, Houghton, Houghton, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA6 4JG.
What is Knells Country House's CQC rating?
Knells Country 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/1-10729526051
What are Knells Country House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Knells Country 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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