Care Homes in Ashington
Ashington has 7 CQC registered care homes. 6 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding. 6 of the 7 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Ashington at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Ashington, to help you judge the options below.
- Northumberland County Council pays, residential care: £919 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,331 to £1,392, median £1,369
- Care home beds filled across Sunderland: 91%. The 12 month average is 91%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 84
- People aged 75 and over: 28,600. Rising to 33,600 by 2035, up 18%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 8 changed owner, covering 405 beds.
- Who pays, across Sunderland (estimate): 53% council, 22% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,700. Rising to 4,500 by 2035, up 20%
- People aged 85 and over: 7,200. Rising to 9,800 by 2035, up 36%
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Planning and paying for residential care in Ashington
Why the assessment comes first
Settling what level of care somebody needs, in writing, is the step that keeps everything afterwards straightforward. Any adult who appears to need help with daily living can ask for a free care needs assessment, and a relative may request one on their behalf. Northumberland County Council carries out that assessment for people living in Ashington, identifies which needs are eligible, and records how they should be met.
Funding and what the weekly fee represents
A financial assessment follows and takes account of income, savings and, in most residential cases, the value of a property, in order to decide whether the council contributes. A placement may be funded in full, funded in part, or met privately, and the assessment is the only reliable way to establish which applies. Residential fees are quoted weekly and reflect the room and the level of support required, so ask each home for its current rate in writing and check what is billed separately, since hairdressing, chiropody and outings often sit outside the headline figure.
When circumstances change
Needs rarely stand still, so ask how a home reassesses residents, how fees alter when more support is required, and what happens if savings fall to the point where council funding becomes relevant.
Choosing a home in Ashington and what to check
What the ratings show across these seven
Holly House Care Home holds a rating of Outstanding, which is uncommon and worth reading about properly rather than accepting at face value, so look at what inspectors thought lifted it beyond the standard expected. Woodhorn Park, The Pines Residential Care Home, St Georges Residential Home, Station Court, Washington Manor Care Home and Washington Grange each hold a rating of Good. With no home here rated below Good, you can afford to be particular about what will matter day to day.
What to notice when you visit
Watch how staff speak to residents when nobody is being shown round, because the character of a home reveals itself in those ordinary moments. Ask about staffing levels overnight, how long the registered manager has been in post, and what the home does when a resident becomes unsettled or distressed. Find out how the home judges that someone's needs have outgrown what it can provide, since that answer is what prevents a second move later.
The practical questions
Ask to see a sample menu and the activities programme, and ask what is offered to someone who would rather not join in with group things. Check whether a bedroom can be furnished with personal belongings, how visitors are welcomed and at what hours, and how families are kept informed between visits.
7 care homes in Ashington
- Woodhorn Park · Ashington, Northumberland · CQC Good
- The Pines Residential Care Home · Ashington, Northumberland · CQC Good
- St Georges Residential Home · Washington, Sunderland · CQC Good
- Station Court · Ashington, Northumberland · CQC Good
- Grange · Washington, Sunderland · CQC Good
- Manor Care Home · Washington, Sunderland · CQC Good
- Holly House Care Home · Washington, Sunderland · CQC Outstanding
What care costs in Sunderland, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care North East figure, because too few Sunderland homes publish this price. 13 homes. Median £1,369. | £919 | £1,331 to £1,392 |
| Nursing care England figure, because too few Sunderland homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916. | £929 | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care North East figure, because too few Sunderland homes publish this price. 14 homes. Median £1,458. | Not published separately | £1,268 to £1,548 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Sunderland homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Holly House Care Home, 18 March 2026, Outstanding
- St Georges Residential Home, 19 May 2023, Good
- Woodhorn Park, 18 February 2023, Good
Longest since a report
- Washington Grange, 2 February 2019, Good
- Washington Manor Care Home, 28 November 2019, Good
- The Pines Residential Care Home, 17 January 2020, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Ashington
How many care homes are there in Ashington?
Ashington has 7 CQC registered care homes: 1 Outstanding, 6 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Ashington?
Northumberland County Council pays an average of £919 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,331 to £1,392 a week. North East figure, because too few Sunderland homes publish this price. 13 homes. Median £1,369. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in Ashington were inspected most recently?
Holly House Care Home (18 March 2026), St Georges Residential Home (19 May 2023) and Woodhorn Park (18 February 2023) have the most recent CQC reports.