Amathea
Newlands Lane, Workington, CA14 3JG
Residential care home · 40 beds · Methodist Homes

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,100
- CQC rating
- Good
- August 2018
- Beds
- 40
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £57,200 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,200 a week
A typical live-in week, set by the carer
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £845 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Amathea
Amathea is a residential care home in Workington, in the Cumberland council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 40 residents. It provides care for older people. It is run by Methodist Homes, which operates 69 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2011.
At its latest inspection, published August 2018, the CQC rated Amathea Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Amathea has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Cumberland with a fee on record typically charge about £1,100 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 78 registered care homes in Cumberland. The nearest to Amathea include Newlands, Richmond Park and Stanbeck Residential Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- Methodist Homes
- Brand
- Methodist Homes
- Registered with CQC
- November 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (August 2018)
- Council area
- Cumberland
- Town
- Workington
Amathea was inspected but not rated; inspectors found robust infection prevention and control arrangements.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Amathea has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Cumberland typically charge about £1,100 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
No reviews yet. If you know this home, yours would be the first and would help other families.
Common questions about Amathea
How much does Amathea cost?
Amathea has not published its fees. Care homes in Cumberland typically charge about £1,100 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Amathea?
The Care Quality Commission rated Amathea Good in August 2018. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Amathea provide nursing care?
No. Amathea is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Amathea offer dementia care?
Amathea is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Cumberland listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Amathea have?
Amathea is registered for up to 40 residents.
9 live-in carers within about an hour of Cumberland
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
8 can care for a couple. 9 years' experience on average.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
Other care homes near Workington
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Workington
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.