Gote Road
Cockermouth
Cumbria
CA13 0NN
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,250.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Angela Dawson is Manager at Hames Hall Residential Care Home.
I have worked in the care sector for over twenty years, starting as a care assistant, and working up to gaining my level five in leadership and management. Following on from this, I have been a manager at Hames Hall for almost nine years. I am passionate about working in the care sector, supporting people to achieve the best outcomes through personalized care. As a manager, I have the privilege of working alongside staff who have a great teamwork ethos and are proud of their work to create a family environment.
Hames Hall in Cockermouth is a country house of esteemed origins. Built around 1820, it was designed by Robert Smirke an eminent architect of the time. The home is set within three acres of its own land, but within easy reach of the town’s amenities and sits behind open pastureland at the front with open and unbroken views over Cockermouth towards the Lakeland Fells from the garden at the rear.
The home is located between Cockermouth and Papcastle, a ten-minute walk to the centre of Cockermouth. A secure garden equipped with tables, chairs and flower beds is available for residents to enjoy.
The home offers residential, dementia, short-term respite, day care and palliative care and provides all equipment required to meet the needs of residents.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| 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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We have a holistic approach to safety, which considers the physical and emotional well-being of all Curo Care colleagues and residents. Our dependency tool ensures we can maintain adequate staffing numbers to provide high-quality care that's based on resident needs. All colleagues are trained to understand the key elements of resident safety such as care planning, infection control, falls and accident prevention, safeguarding and medication. Our regular audits make certain that safety practices and standards remain good. |
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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. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: CQC | ||
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
| View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports. | ||
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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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| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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There is onsite parking and wheelchair access to the home. There is 1 large dining room, a main lounge and a conservatory. All meals are freshly cooked at the home. |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Hairdressers, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
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| Description |
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Hames Hall has 21 single bedrooms and 2 double bedrooms, and all rooms are furnished to a high quality. There is phone, TV points and nurse call system in every room and Wi-Fi in the building. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 25 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 25 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin. | |
| Type Of Room |
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| Double Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Freeview TV, Internet Access, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,250.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Region | North West |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | No |
| 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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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.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
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 la Carte
Hot Trolley
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.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
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’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
There is a weekly menu.
We offer catering for special events.
Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Halal food can be served.
Kosher food can be served.
Gluten-free food can be served.
Vegan food can be served.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Tables are well laid.
We have food theme days/nights.
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.
We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
| Activities Are So Important |
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As part of your care plan, you'll receive support with daily living activities, both basic and physical, to help you lead a fulfilling life tailored to your abilities, whether at home or in the community. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.
The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.
The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property
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Do you use LED light bulbs? | Partial |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey
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Do you monitor your waste? | Yes |
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Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? | Partial |
Energy reduction and renewable energy usage
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
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Do you use digital payslips? | Yes |
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Do you use digital care plans? | Yes |
Gote Road
Cockermouth
Cumbria
CA13 0NN
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Requires Improvement |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last rated | 19th May 2023 |
| Registration Date | 18th September 2024 |
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Hospital, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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