How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Northumberland?

Contact the adult social care team at Northumberland County Council and ask for a care needs assessment. Anyone who appears to need care can request one, free of charge and regardless of income or savings. A social worker will discuss daily living, mobility, memory, medication and the support family already provide, at home or on a hospital ward. The written outcome records the level of care required and is the starting point for a support plan.

Can Northumberland County Council fund a care home placement?

It can, where the needs assessment identifies eligible needs and the financial assessment shows capital and income below the national thresholds. Property is usually taken into account once a move is permanent, though deferred payment arrangements exist in some circumstances. Where the council contributes, the resident still pays an assessed sum from their income. Families above the threshold arrange the placement privately and can request a financial assessment later if savings fall.

Which care homes in Northumberland are listed on this page?

Fifty seven residential care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission across Northumberland appear here. Tynedale House, Jane Percy House and Birch Hill Care Centre are rated Outstanding, and homes such as Summerhill, Acomb Court, New Ridley Road and Heatherdale Residential Home are among those rated Good. Each entry shows the provider type and the current rating. The profiles carry the inspection detail behind those grades.

What is the difference between a residential care home and a nursing home?

A residential care home provides accommodation together with personal care, meaning help with washing, dressing, meals, medicines and daily routine. A nursing home provides the same and has a registered nurse on duty at all hours for clinical needs such as wound care or complex medication. Every provider listed here holds a residential registration. Where nursing input is already needed regularly, look for a home registered to provide nursing care.

How far in advance should we start looking?

Start before a fall or a hospital admission forces the decision, since assessments, visits and trial stays each take time. Travel between homes takes longer than families allow for, and the home that suits best may have no vacancy that week. A few weeks of preparation turns a rushed choice into a considered one. Reading the inspection reports first narrows the list before any journey is made.

What should I ask when visiting a care home in Northumberland?

Ask how many care staff are on duty by day and overnight, and how sickness and holidays are covered. Ask how long the manager has been in post and how much of the team has been there more than a year. Find out how the home handles illness, falls and hospital admissions, and how quickly relatives are contacted. Ask to see the room that is genuinely available and to stay while a meal is served.

Care Homes in Northumberland

Northumberland has 59 CQC registered care homes. 50 are rated Good, 3 Outstanding, 5 Requires improvement, and 1 has not yet been rated. 33 of the 59 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Northumberland at a glance

What the numbers say about care for older people in Northumberland.

Northumberland County Council pays, residential care: £882 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,331 to £1,392, median £1,369
Care home beds filled across Northumberland: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 72
People aged 75 and over: 45,100. Rising to 56,100 by 2035, up 25%
Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 4 changed owner, covering 167 beds.
Who pays, across Northumberland (estimate): 54% council, 35% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 5,800. Rising to 7,600 by 2035, up 31%
People aged 85 and over: 11,000. Rising to 17,500 by 2035, up 59%

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Arranging and funding a care home place in Northumberland

Requesting the care needs assessment

The first practical step is a care needs assessment, which costs nothing and is open to anyone who appears to need care, whatever their savings. A social worker looks at washing, dressing, mobility, memory, medication and the help family already give, then records in writing the level of support required. Where residential care is the answer, that record drives the support plan and any funding decision. Assessments are arranged through Northumberland County Council Adult Social Care, the authority responsible for assessing need and for funding placements where a person is eligible.

The financial assessment

Funding is decided separately, by comparing income and capital with the national thresholds. Savings are counted, and the value of a property is normally counted once a move is permanent, although a deferred payment arrangement can help while a house is being sold. Where the council contributes, the resident continues to pay an assessed amount from pension and benefits. Where capital exceeds the threshold, the family arranges the placement itself and can ask for an assessment later if savings reduce.

Fees and the extras

Ask every home for its weekly fee in writing, and then for the list of things charged on top, which commonly includes hairdressing, chiropody and outings. Ask how often fees are reviewed, what notice is given before an increase, and what is payable while a resident is in hospital. Where a council funded place is involved, ask whether a third party contribution would be required and who would be expected to pay it, because that question is far better answered now than later.

Choosing between the care homes in Northumberland

Reading the grades

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, which describes a moment in a home's history rather than a permanent state, so the report is the thing to read before drawing conclusions. Inspectors set out exactly what concerned them, and a shortfall in records is a different matter from a shortfall in how people are treated. The grades will narrow fifty seven homes to a handful quickly enough.

Practical fit

Think about the journey a relative will make every week, because visits do more for a resident's wellbeing than anything printed in a brochure. Ask whether bedrooms are single and whether they have their own bathroom, how the building handles someone unsteady on their feet, and whether a resident can bring furniture of their own. Ask how the home supports people living with dementia, particularly anyone who becomes unsettled as the light fades.

What to do on the visit

Go at a busy time and stay longer than the tour lasts. Count the staff you can see, listen to how residents are spoken to, and notice whether call bells are answered while you are standing there. Ask how many carers are on duty overnight, how often agency staff are used and how long the manager has been in post. Each profile on this page carries the full inspection report, so you can arrive with the awkward questions already prepared.

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 Northumberland, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care North East figure, because too few Northumberland homes publish this price. 13 homes. Median £1,369.	£882	£1,331 to £1,392
Nursing care England figure, because too few Northumberland homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916.	£883	£1,600 to £2,071
Residential dementia care North East figure, because too few Northumberland 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 Northumberland 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

Crows Nest, 28 August 2026, Good
Foxton Court, 30 July 2026, Good
Wellburn House, 29 July 2026, Requires improvement

Longest since a report

Harwood Court Care Home, 13 February 2019, Good
Cramlington House, 26 March 2019, Good
Holmside Residential Care Home, 8 August 2019, Good

Frequently asked questions about care homes in Northumberland

How many care homes are there in Northumberland?

Northumberland has 59 CQC registered care homes: 3 Outstanding, 50 Good, 5 Requires improvement, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a care home cost in Northumberland?

Northumberland County Council pays an average of £882 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,331 to £1,392 a week. North East figure, because too few Northumberland 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 Northumberland were inspected most recently?

Crows Nest (28 August 2026), Foxton Court (30 July 2026) and Wellburn House (29 July 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.