Dalton Court Care Home
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| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Sonia Norris is Home Manager at Dalton Court Care Home.
Dalton Court is a welcoming and well-established care home set in the historic market town of Cockermouth, just on the edge of the stunning Lake District National Park. Surrounded by scenic views and natural beauty, the home offers a calm and supportive environment for individuals in need of specialist nursing care, dementia support, and end-of-life care.
Designed to provide comfort and promote well-being, Dalton Court offers care for up to 60 adults, with round-the-clock support from a dedicated team that includes registered nurses. The care team takes a person-centred approach, focusing on each individual’s preferences, routines and goals. From long-term stays to flexible respite care, the home offers tailored support to meet changing needs, including palliative and complex care.
Residents at Dalton Court benefit from a home-from-home atmosphere that encourages independence and active living. Whether managing a long-term condition or living with dementia, individuals are supported to maintain their identity, pursue personal interests, and remain connected to their loved ones. The team has expertise in caring for people under 65 with early-onset dementia, providing a responsive and respectful environment where younger adults can feel understood and empowered.
The home itself is warm and inviting, with comfortable communal spaces and panoramic views of the Lake District fells. Residents enjoy a variety of engaging activities designed to stimulate the mind and uplift the spirit, from creative arts to community events and reminiscence sessions. Social inclusion is a key focus, with opportunities for meaningful interaction and support for maintaining personal relationships.
Dalton Court combines clinical excellence with genuine compassion, offering a peaceful and inclusive setting where every resident is treated with dignity, respect and kindness.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, End of Life, Nursing Dementia / EMI, Palliative, Personal care, Reablement. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Cancer, Heart Disease, Liver Disease, Lung Disease. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering . |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Picks Disease, Vascular Dementia. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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Dalton Court is working within the government guidelines to help protect its staff and clients. |
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. |
| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Family Portal Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals. |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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Dalton Court offers residents beautiful views of the surrounding landscape, creating a serene and calming environment. The airy lounge and peaceful, fully enclosed garden provide the perfect setting for relaxation and quiet reflection. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 2 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Reduce Plastic Use. |
| Brochures |
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| Dalton Court Brochure.pdf |
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| Description |
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Our bedrooms are beautifully decorated with en-suite facilities. Residents are encouraged to bring along some home comforts for the personal and familiar touch. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 60 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 60 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Shower Rooms, WC and Basin. | |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Internet Access, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
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| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Region | North West |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.
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 Gluten-free
Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Lounge/Diner
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
A critical component for good health.
Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
We have a waste management system.
We monitor our food waste.
| Activities Are So Important |
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Our Activities Carers are experienced, whose role it is to organise and run enjoyable and stimulating activities for residents across our home. These activities can include anything from outings to entertainment and are an essential part of creating a rich life experience for our residents. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
| Our Pets |
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We allow animals to visit the home, for example, for pet therapy purposes or a family members dog when they come to visit. However we do not allow a resident to bring/keep a pet full time at the care home. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| No |
Europe Way
Cockermouth
Cumbria
CA13 0RJ
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last rated | 28th March 2023 |
| Current Report |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 2nd June 2025 |
| Service Provider | Sandstone Care North West Limited, WA3 6AE |
Dalton Court Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Chemist, Church, Garden Centre, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops, Surgery. |
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