Care Homes in Northumberland
Fifty seven care homes in Northumberland appear on this page, all of them registered to provide accommodation with personal care rather than nursing on the premises. Fifty are rated Good and three hold an Outstanding rating, while four have been told they require improvement, so the great majority of the list has been judged to meet the standards inspectors expect. Northumberland County Council carries out the care needs assessment that sets out the level of support a person requires, and after a separate financial assessment it decides whether public money contributes to the fee. Because homes here are spread across a wide area, the practical question of how often relatives can visit tends to matter as much as anything printed in a brochure. Take the profiles of the homes within a comfortable journey, read what inspectors recorded rather than the grade alone, and use that to decide which two or three deserve an afternoon of your time.
Planning and paying for care in Northumberland
The assessment that comes first
A care needs assessment is the practical starting point and costs nothing, whatever a person's savings. A social worker looks at washing, dressing, mobility, memory, medication and the help already given by relatives, then records in writing what level of support is needed. Where residential care is the answer, that document drives the support plan and any funding decision. Assessments can be requested through Northumberland County Council Adult Social Care, the authority responsible for assessing need and for arranging funded placements.
How much a family pays
The financial assessment is separate and compares income and capital with the national thresholds. Savings count, and the value of a property is generally counted once a move is permanent, though a deferred payment arrangement may help while a house is on the market. Where the council contributes, the resident still pays an assessed sum from pension and benefits. Above the threshold, families arrange and fund the placement themselves and can ask for an assessment later if capital reduces.
Reading a fee schedule
Weekly fees vary with the room, the support required and whether the home holds a contract with the council. Ask for the figure in writing, then ask what is charged separately, since hairdressing, chiropody and outings usually are. Ask how often fees are reviewed and what notice is given before a rise. Where a council funded place is likely, ask early whether a third party contribution would be expected and who would be responsible for it.
Choosing a home in Northumberland and what to check
What the four lower grades mean
Tynedale House, Jane Percy House and Birch Hill Care Centre hold Outstanding ratings, and fifty further homes are rated Good. Four have been told they require improvement, among them Riverside House, Turret Villa Retirement Home and The Old Vicarage. A grade of that kind describes a particular inspection rather than a permanent condition, so read the report before ruling a home out, especially if it is close to family. Inspectors set out plainly what concerned them, and the nature of the shortfall matters more than the label.
Distance, and what it costs over a year
A home an hour away may look ideal on paper and prove unvisitable in February. Be realistic about the journey a relative will make week after week, in poor weather and after work. Ask whether the home is comfortable with visitors arriving unannounced, whether there is somewhere private to sit together, and how it keeps families informed between visits when the drive is long.
What to establish before deciding
Ask how many carers are on duty overnight, how often agency staff are used and how long the manager has been in post. Ask how the home supports people living with dementia and what it does when someone becomes distressed. Read the contract in advance, particularly the terms on notice and fee increases. Each profile on this page carries the full inspection report, which makes the sifting far quicker than driving between homes.
59 care homes in Northumberland (showing 1–50)
- Abbeyfield House · South Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NZ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Abbeyfield Northumbria
Abbeyfield House is a residential care home in Alnwick. We provide care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. We keep things straightforward. People usually come to...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Summerhill · The Dunterns, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1AL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Raycare Limited
We at Summerhill are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the historic market town of Alnwick, Northumberland, where older people receive compassionate, person centred support in surroundings designed to feel like...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - The Grange · The Grange, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3RR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by People First Care (Rennington) Ltd
Here at The Grange in Alnwick, Northumberland, we offer a warm and genuinely homely environment where the people in our care feel safe, valued and truly at home. We are proud to have received a "Good" rating from the Care Quality...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Station Court · Station Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8HE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Station Court is a residential care home in Ashington, Northumberland. We look after older people who need support with everyday living, along with younger adults whose needs mean that living independently is no longer workable. Much of...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Pines Residential Care Home · 1 Woodbine Terrace, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8PP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Sunny Okukpolor Humphreys
We are a residential care home in Ashington, caring for older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia, and we also offer respite stays. We try to keep this feeling like a house rather than a unit. People get up when...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Woodhorn Park · Woodhorn Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9AN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
At Woodhorn Park, we provide residential and dementia care for older people in the heart of Ashington, Northumberland. We also offer respite care for those who need a short term stay, whether that is to recover after a hospital admission...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Birkinshaw Manor · Front Street West, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5TT
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Vital Care Services North East Limited
We are a residential care home in Bedlington, providing a home for older people and younger adults who need help with daily living, including those living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. Our aim is a settled house...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Holmside Residential Care Home · Station Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5PP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Neel Chawla & Kavita Chawla
Holmside Residential Care Home provides residential care in Bedlington for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia. We also take planned respite stays. Most of what makes a care home a good place to live is...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Meadow Park · Choppington Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6LA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Meadow Park is a residential care home in Bedlington, Northumberland. We provide a home for older people and for younger adults who need support with everyday life, and caring for people living with dementia is a large part of what we do....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Gables Care Home · 7 Park Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7JY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by The Gables (Northumberland) Ltd
The Gables Care Home is a care home in Bedlington, Northumberland. We provide residential care for adults, mainly younger adults, including people managing a mental health condition, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places....
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Victoria House · 10-12 Victoria Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5QA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Victoria House (North East) Limited
We at Victoria House are proud to offer warm, personalised residential care in the heart of Bedlington, Northumberland. As a trusted residential care home serving our local community, we provide a nurturing home from home where residents...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Albury House · 17-19 Tweed Street, Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1NG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mr & Mrs A G Burn
Albury House provides residential care in Berwick upon Tweed for older people, including people living with dementia. We also take planned respite stays. Most of what makes a care home a good place to live is undramatic. Getting up when...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Birch Hill Care Centre · Norham, Berwick-upon-tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2JZ
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by Lenore Care Ltd
Birch Hill Care Centre is a residential care home in Berwick upon Tweed. We look after older people who need daily care, including many people living with dementia, and we also support people with physical disabilities, people with a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Garden House · 174 Main Street, Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1RD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Wellburn Care Homes Limited
We at Garden House are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the historic border town of Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland. As a dedicated residential care home, we provide a warm and welcoming place to call home for older...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Turret Villa Retirement Home · Etal Road, Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2EG
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Turret Villa Retirement Home Limited
We at Turret Villa Retirement Home are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the historic town of Berwick Upon Tweed, providing dedicated older person care in a truly special corner of Northumberland. Our home sits...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Tweed View House · 8-10 Tweed Street, Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1NG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Berwick Care Homes Limited
Tweed View House is a residential care home in Berwick Upon Tweed, supporting older people, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. Our starting point with anyone moving in is their life so far. What...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Crofton Court · Edward Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1DW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Akari Care Limited
Crofton Court is a care home in Blyth, Northumberland. We provide residential care for older people and younger adults, we support people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Moving into a care home...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Flexible Support Options (Thorntree Way) · 13-15 Thorntree Way, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4LS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Flexible Support Options Limited
Thorntree Way is a residential care home in Blyth in Northumberland. We support older people and younger adults, including adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people managing mental health conditions, people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - South Bebside Care Home · Patterdale Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5JU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Roseberry Care Centres (England) Ltd
We are South Bebside Care Home in Blyth, Northumberland. We provide residential care for older people, including people with physical disabilities, and we also support younger adults. Respite stays are available. We keep things...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Mews · 336 Cowpen Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5ND
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Voyage 1 Limited
The Mews is a care home in Blyth, Northumberland. We provide residential care for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, mostly younger adults, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. The question we ask...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Tynedale House · Tynedale Drive, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4LH
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by Northumberland County Council
Tynedale House is a residential care home in Blyth. We care for older people who need support with daily living, including those living with dementia, adults who have a learning disability, autistic adults and people whose physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Waterloo House Rest Home · 103 Waterloo Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1BY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Waterloo House Rest Home Limited
Waterloo House Rest Home in Blyth, Northumberland, is a residential care home for older people and for adults living with learning disabilities and autism, including many people living with dementia. We try to run a house rather than an...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - 1 & 2 Flax Cottages · 1 & 2 Flax Cottages, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5SR
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Lifeways Community Care Limited
Here at 1 & 2 Flax Cottages, we provide residential care for adults in the heart of Choppington, Northumberland. We are a care home that supports a wide range of individuals, including older adults, younger adults, people living with a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Wansbeck Care Home · Church Avenue, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5XE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Marton Care Homes Ltd
Wansbeck Care Home in Choppington is a residential care home supporting older people and younger adults, including many people living with dementia. Respite stays are part of what we do. The house runs on the idea that people have moved...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Burn Brae Lodge · Prospect Hill, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5RU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Bridge Care Residential Limited
Burn Brae Lodge is a residential care home in Corbridge, Northumberland. We look after older people who need help through the day, including a good number living with dementia, and we take respite bookings as well as permanent places....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Cambian Dilston College · Dilston Hall, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5RJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Cambian Whinfell School Limited
Cambian Dilston College, near Corbridge in Northumberland, provides residential care alongside education for young adults with learning disabilities and for autistic young adults. We also offer respite stays. What makes this place work is...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Hartford Court · Cumbrian Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 1DA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by HC-One No.2 Limited
Hartford Court is a residential care home in Cramlington. We provide care for older people, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability, people with visual or hearing impairment and some younger adults. Respite...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Harwood Court Care Home · Harwood Court, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6AZ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Harwood Care Limited
Here at Harwood Court Care Home, we are proud to be a trusted part of the Cramlington community in Northumberland, offering a warm and homely environment where older people can feel genuinely comfortable and well looked after. We...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - House · Bassington Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 8AD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Cramlington House Limited
At Cramlington House, we provide residential care for older people in the heart of Cramlington, Northumberland. We are proud to have received a "Good" rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the genuine commitment our team...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Jane Percy House · Brockwell Centre, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 1XX
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by The Disabilities Trust
Jane Percy House is a residential care home in Cramlington, Northumberland, supporting older people and younger adults, including people with physical disabilities. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Acomb Court · Maidens Walk, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by HC-One No.2 Limited
We at Acomb Court are proud to offer a warm, welcoming residential care home nestled in the charming market town of Hexham, Northumberland. Our home provides compassionate older person care and residential support in a setting that...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - Calvert Trust Kielder · Kielder Water and Forest Park, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1BS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Northumbria Calvert Trust
We at Calvert Trust Kielder are proud to offer residential care in the beautiful surroundings of Hexham, Northumberland, where the tranquillity of the North East countryside provides a truly restorative backdrop for the people we support....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Carntyne Residential Care Home · Hencotes, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2EE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Lenore Care Ltd
Carntyne is a residential care home in Hexham, Northumberland. Those living here include older people, many living with dementia, people managing mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Deneholme Care Centre · The Dene, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 9PX
Care home · Home care · Run by Deneholme Care Centre Ltd
We are Deneholme Care Centre in Hexham, Northumberland. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, and people with a physical disability. We...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Elm Bank Care Home · Dene Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1HW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Marton Care Homes Ltd
Elm Bank Care Home is a residential care home in Hexham, Northumberland. We are home to older people, including many living with dementia, and to younger adults who need residential care, and we welcome people for respite stays. We look...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Haydon View Residential Home · North Bank, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 6NA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Kay Care Services Ltd
Haydon View Residential Home is a care home in Hexham, Northumberland. We provide residential care for older people and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. In a country town, a care home is not separate from the place around...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Bentinck Crescent · 39-40 Bentinck Crescent, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6SX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Community Integrated Care
Bentinck Crescent is a residential care home in Morpeth, Northumberland. We support adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, people with physical disabilities, those with sight or hearing loss, people managing an eating...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Eating Disorders - Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home · Elpha Lodge, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9RR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home Limited
Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home sits in Morpeth, Northumberland, and provides a home for adults who need support with daily living. We are a residential home rather than a large institution, and that shapes how the day runs. People get...
Specialisms: Physical Disability, Respite Care - Flexible Support Options (Pengarth) · Windmill Hil, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5HU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Flexible Support Options Limited
Pengarth is a residential care home in Morpeth, Northumberland. We support adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people with mental health needs, people with physical disabilities and people with a visual or hearing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Foxton Court · Morpeth Cottage Hospital, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2BT
Care home · CQC Good · Run by HC-One No.2 Limited
Foxton Court is a residential care home in Morpeth, Northumberland. We support older people who need help through the day, including many living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people who are blind, partially sighted,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Hazelmead Residential Care Home · 3 Elpha Court, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9RR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home Limited
Here at Hazelmead, we provide residential care for adults in the heart of Morpeth, Northumberland. Our home supports people with learning disabilities and autism, and we also offer respite care for those who need a short break from their...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - Heatherdale Residential Home · South Broomhill, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9RT
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Wellburn Care Homes Limited
We at Heatherdale Residential Home offer warm, dedicated residential care in the historic market town of Morpeth, providing a welcoming home for older people, including those living with dementia. Nestled within the heart of...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Hepscott Care Centre · Choppington Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6NX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Kay Care Services Ltd
Hepscott Care Centre is a residential care home in Morpeth, Northumberland, providing care for older people, including people living with dementia. We also offer respite stays for those who need care for a shorter period. Life here runs at...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - No 11&12 Third Row · 11 & 12 Third Row, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5SB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mr J & Mrs D Cole
No 11 and 12 Third Row is a small residential care home in Morpeth, Northumberland, and we support adults with learning disabilities and autistic people. Respite stays are available too, giving families a planned break in the knowledge...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - Riverside House · Low Stanners, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1TE
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Riverside House Propco Limited
Riverside House is a residential care home in Morpeth. We provide a permanent home for people who need care and support around the clock, with a particular focus on supporting those living with dementia. Dementia care done properly is...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Respite Care - Rothbury Cottage Care · Rothbury Community Hospital, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7RW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Rothbury Cottage Care Ltd
Rothbury Cottage Care is a residential home in Morpeth, Northumberland. We support people living with dementia, people with a physical disability, and people who are blind, partially sighted, deaf or hard of hearing. Some of the people...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Scottlyn · Mile Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5QR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Park View Care (North East) Limited
At Scottlyn, we offer a warm and welcoming home for the people who live with us in the heart of Morpeth, Northumberland. We are proud to provide residential care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with a learning disability...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Wilkinson Park · Harbottle, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7DP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Careline Lifestyles (UK) Ltd
Wilkinson Park is a residential care home near Morpeth. We support adults with a learning disability or autism, people living with dementia or a mental health condition, people with a physical disability and people with a visual or hearing...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - Beachville West End · Beachville Care Home, Newbiggin-by-the-sea, Northumberland, NE64 6XD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mr & Mrs Allison
We at Beachville West End are proud to offer welcoming residential care in the coastal town of Newbiggin by the Sea, Northumberland. Our home has been thoughtfully created as a place where residents feel truly at ease, whether they are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Crows Nest · 25 Prospect Place, Newbiggin By The Sea, Northumberland, NE64 6DN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Ms Jo Ball
Crows Nest is a residential care home in Newbiggin by the Sea supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. We are a household rather than an institution, and the people who live here have a real say in how their own...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
What care costs in North East, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care Middle half of prices from 13 North East homes. Median £1,369. | Varies by council | £1,331 to £1,392 |
| Nursing care England figure, because too few North East homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916. | Varies by council | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care Middle half of prices from 14 North East homes. Median £1,458. | Not published separately | £1,268 to £1,548 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few North East 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. What a council pays differs from council to council. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.