Highfield House
St Bees Road, Whitehaven, CA28 9UB
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 18 October 2019
Last inspected 10 September 2019
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 18 Oct 2019
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating unchanged since last inspection
4 rated inspections on record · First rated September 2015
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Cumberland Infirmary
51.2% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Flatt Walks Health Centre
1.4 mi
1 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Whitehaven Late Night Pharmacy
1.6 mi
3 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
1.5 mi
2 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Cumberland (2025–26)
£990
per week, residential
£1,066
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
23.5% of people in Cumberland are aged 65 or over
36.5
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.