The Gables

The Gables is a residential care home in Whitehaven, in the Cumberland council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 59 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Cumberland Council, which operates 8 care homes in England. The home has been registered since April 2023.

At its latest inspection, published April 2026, the CQC rated The Gables Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Gables has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Cumberland with a fee on record typically charge about £1,100 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 78 registered care homes in Cumberland. The nearest to The Gables include Bethany House Limited, Bethshan Nursing Home Limited and Cumbria Emmaus Trust. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.