California House

California House is a residential care home in Carlisle, in the Cumberland council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 5 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Carlisle Mencap. The home has been registered since November 2010.

At its latest inspection, published November 2018, the CQC rated California House 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.

California House has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. 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 California House include Knells Country House, Kingston Court Care Home and Ravenstone Care and Rehabilitation Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.