Care Home Ratings
Nursing home

Bethshan Nursing Home Limited

Yewbarrow Close, Whitehaven, CA28 8HB

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 2 May 2018

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Last inspected 12 November 2020

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 9 Dec 2020

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating unchanged since last inspection

2 rated inspections on record · First rated October 2015

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Cumberland Infirmary

51.2% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

35.3 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Flatt Walks Health Centre

1.5 mi

1 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Whitehaven Late Night Pharmacy

1.7 mi

2 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

1.7 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)

11

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.

Details

Number of beds37
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
Last inspected12 November 2020
Registered with CQC since26 January 2011
Registered managerJoy Ditchburn

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaMental health conditionsPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairment

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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