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CQC rating: Good

The Millfield

Operated by Cumbria Nursing Services (Millfield) Limited · 45 beds

The Millfield is a large care home located in Keswick, with 45 beds. The residency cares for and supports older individuals including people with dementia. The Millfield also accepts individuals with mental health conditions and physical disabilities.

28 Penrith Road, Keswick, CA12 4HB, Keswick, CA12 4HB

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    Live-in care

    Long-term 24-hour support

    • A carer lives in the home to provide round-the-clock support
    • Suitable for people living with conditions like dementia, reduced mobility, etc.
    • For long-term care needs
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    Respite care

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    • Minimum duration of 3 days
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    Flexible home visits

    • Book as many hours as you need for help in the comfort of your home
    • Support with everyday tasks like grooming, walks, cooking, etc.
    • From as little as 1 hour per week
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About The Millfield

The Millfield is a large care home located in Keswick, with 45 beds. The residency cares for and supports older individuals including people with dementia. The Millfield also accepts individuals with mental health conditions and physical disabilities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has monitored the care home for more than eleven years. In February 2019, the CQC rewarded the care home with an overall rating of good.

Cumbria Nursing Services (Millfield) Limited is registered as the provider that operates the residency. There are no other facilities registered by the same group in England.

To enquire about availability at The Millfield, call 01768772099.

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Registration summary

Registration date: 6 December 2010

Last CQC inspection: 18 January 2019

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CQC rating for The Millfield

CQC rating: Good

Ratings are provided by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and reflect the most recent report for this care home, which was published on 18 January 2019.

See CQC's page explaining ratings for more details about ratings and inspection practices of care homes in England.

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-led
Good

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