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California House
23 California Road, Carlisle, CA3 0BT — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How California House was rated
Rating published 28/11/2018. Read the full inspection report.
- 5 bedsRegistered capacity
- CumberlandCouncil for care funding
- 01228 674393Care home's own number
- Carlisle Mencap LimitedOperator
- 30th November 2010Registered since
- Carlisle Mencap LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at California House
California House is a Care Home in Carlisle, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
California House was registered with the Care Quality Commission in November 2010. It is run by Carlisle Mencap Limited, a registered charity (charity number 1115348). It is the only care home Carlisle Mencap Limited has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
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Considering California House? See how live-in care compares
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Not a rotating rota of staff — a named, DBS-checked carer who gets to know your family member.
Couples stay together
Most care homes can't accommodate a couple together in one room. Live-in care can.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has California House been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated California House "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published November 2018.
What types of care does California House provide?
California House provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does California House have?
California House is registered for 5 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs California House?
California House is run by Carlisle Mencap Limited, a registered charity (charity number 1115348).
When was California House registered with CQC?
California House has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since November 2010. Its provider, Carlisle Mencap Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does California House care for?
CQC registers California House to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does California House provide nursing care?
No. California House is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers California House?
California House is in the Cumberland council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to California House?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Carlisle, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.