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Mental health care at home in Carlisle

Mental health care is offered by 23 of the 37 home care agencies covering Carlisle. CQC has rated 14 of them, and 86% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for mental health care across England). We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 3 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 8 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Glenmore Trust - Northumberland Street was rated Good on 2 October 2026.

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In short

  • For dementia support, 23 have it on their CQC registration.
  • Latest CQC rating changes in Cumberland, checked daily.
  • Among the 14 rated agencies, 12 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, and 2 are rated below Good. 9 are not rated yet.
  • You can ask Cumberland council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.

To cite: "Mental health care at home in Carlisle", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.

  • 23registered agencies
  • 86%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
  • 23list dementia as a specialism
  • 5rated or inspected within two years

Mental health care in Carlisle: providers ranked

Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank

RankAgencyCQC ratingDate ratedOfficeOther specialisms
1Glenmore Trust - Northumberland StreetGoodOct 2026under 0.5 miles7
2Livingways Care Services Ltd (Carlisle)GoodJun 2026under 0.5 miles6
3Heart Of Hope Care Ltd - CumberlandGoodApr 20260.7 miles6
4Crestar Healthcare Ltd North EastGoodSep 20264.9 miles6
5Cumberland Care Reablement and Domiciliary Service - NorthGoodDec 2023under 0.5 miles6
6Wright Care 2021 LTDGoodSep 20231.4 miles6
7Mrs Nina GlarveyGoodJun 20232.9 miles5
8Luminary Care LimitedGoodJul 20232.9 miles6
9CEL Homecare CumbriaGoodJul 20224.7 miles5
10Good Companions Care at Home AgencyGoodJun 20212.0 miles4
11Meridian Health and Social Care - CarlisleGoodAug 20222.9 miles5
12KEYFORT NORTH WESTGoodSep 20232.9 miles5
13Eden View Care and Response Services LtdRequires improvementJul 20252.9 miles5
14Six C's Care AgencyRequires improvementMay 20232.9 miles6
15Holistic Care 4U CumberlandNot yet rated–under 0.5 miles7
16Profad Care Agency Cumbria BranchNot yet rated–under 0.5 miles6
17Lakem Care CumbriaNot yet rated–under 0.5 miles5
18DIAMOND HEALTH CARE SOLUTIONS LTD 2Not yet rated–under 0.5 miles6
19Alcedo Care North CumbriaNot yet rated–0.6 miles9
20BG Healthcare Carlisle BranchNot yet rated–3.0 miles4
21CSG Healthcare UK Ltd - CumbriaNot yet rated–4.9 miles4
22MNI Care LtdNot yet rated–4.9 miles5
23GLEAMLITE SERVICES LIMITED – CUMBERLAND BRANCHNot yet rated–4.9 miles7

Every agency covering Carlisle registered with CQC for mental health care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.

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Mental health care in Carlisle: what the data shows

62% of Carlisle's agencies (23 of 37) hold a CQC registration for mental health care. 86% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 86% for all agencies here and below the 88% for agencies registered for mental health care across England.

Leading on CQC ratings for mental health care: Glenmore Trust - Northumberland Street, Livingways Care Services Ltd (Carlisle) and Heart Of Hope Care Ltd - Cumberland. 5 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from June 2021 and the newest from October 2026. 10 have an office within 2 miles of Carlisle centre. 9 still await a first CQC rating.

For comparison, Cumberland has 35 agencies registered for mental health care; of those rated, 88% are Good or Outstanding. Here 62% of agencies list mental health care, compared with 56% across Cumberland.

Visiting home care in the North West typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.

What to expect from mental health care

Mental health care supports people living with conditions such as severe depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or dementia-related psychosis. It focuses on stability, recovery, medication support and working with community mental health teams.

Questions to ask agencies about mental health care

  1. How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
  2. How do you support someone during a crisis, day or night?
  3. How do you work with the local community mental health team?
  4. How do you manage medication and side effects?
  5. How do you keep physical health checked too?

Support: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Mental health care across Cumberland.

Where else nearby offers mental health care

Nearby townDistanceTotalGood or Outstanding
Carlisle–2312
Brampton8.8 mi52
Penrith17.2 mi33
Maryport25.4 mi86

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Who offers mental health care at home in Carlisle?

Of the 37 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Carlisle, 23 list mental health care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Glenmore Trust - Northumberland Street, Livingways Care Services Ltd (Carlisle) and Heart Of Hope Care Ltd - Cumberland.

What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Carlisle have?

Of the 14 that have been rated, 12 (86%) are rated Good or Outstanding, and 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 9 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.

What are typical home care prices in Carlisle?

Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.

Will Cumberland council pay for home care?

Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Cumberland council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Cumberland council.

What should I look for when choosing agencies in Carlisle?

Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 5 of the 23 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 9 have an older report. See the checklist.

How does Carlisle compare with nearby towns for mental health care?

Nearest towns we cover: Brampton (8.8 miles): 5, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Penrith (17.2 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Maryport (25.4 miles): 8, 6 rated Good or Outstanding. Carlisle itself has 23, 12 of them Good or Outstanding.

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