Nursing Homes in Cramlington
Cramlington has 5 CQC registered nursing homes. 5 are rated Good. 3 of the 5 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Cramlington at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Cramlington, to help you judge the options below.
- 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%
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Arranging and Funding a Nursing Placement in Cramlington
Three routes worth knowing about
Most families begin with a care needs assessment, arranged through the Northumberland County Council social care team, the authority responsible for assessing need and arranging funded support. Anyone who appears to need help may request one whatever their savings. Where needs are primarily clinical rather than social, NHS continuing healthcare may cover the full cost instead, assessed through a separate process. The registered nursing care contribution is a third route, a fixed NHS payment towards the nursing element for people funding their own place.
What a placement costs
Nursing fees are charged weekly and sit above residential rates because registered nurses must be on the rota around the clock. A financial assessment considers income, savings and, for a permanent move, the value of property. Where capital falls below the national threshold the local authority may meet part or all of the fee. Ask each home what the weekly figure includes, what is billed separately, and how often fees are reviewed, and get the answers in writing before signing.
Choosing a Home and What to Look For
When all five share a rating
Heatherfield Care Home, Astor Court, Astor Lodge, Northlea Court and Scarbrough Court all hold Good ratings. A consistent picture across a whole local market is reassuring, and it also means the rating will not sort the list for you. The reports behind an identical word are not interchangeable. Read the safe care and treatment section of each, since that is where medication handling, pressure care and nurse staffing are judged, and those passages are what will actually differentiate these homes for you.
Questions that belong to nursing care
Ask how many registered nurses are on duty by day and overnight, and whether any shift ever runs without one. Ask what happens when a resident becomes acutely unwell, who decides to call an ambulance, and how often a general practitioner attends. Ask about pressure care, falls prevention and how medication errors are recorded and learned from. Ask what the home will not take on, because a frank answer there is worth more than a reassuring one.
Acting before the pressure arrives
Nursing placements are frequently arranged at speed from a hospital ward, which is the worst condition for a careful decision. Looking ahead of the need is what makes a considered choice possible. Each profile here links to the full inspection report for that home.
5 nursing homes in Cramlington
- Heatherfield Care Home · Cramlington, North Tyneside · CQC Good
- Astor Court · Cramlington, Northumberland · CQC Good
- Astor Lodge · Cramlington, Northumberland · CQC Good
- Northlea Court · Cramlington, Northumberland · CQC Good
- Scarbrough Court · Cramlington, Northumberland · CQC Good
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
- Astor Court, 1 June 2025, Good
- Astor Lodge, 5 April 2025, Good
- Heatherfield Care Home, 12 July 2023, Good
Longest since a report
- Northlea Court, 22 November 2018, Good
- Scarbrough Court, 29 June 2023, Good
- Heatherfield Care Home, 12 July 2023, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Cramlington
How many nursing homes are there in Cramlington?
Cramlington has 5 CQC registered nursing homes: 5 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Cramlington?
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 nursing homes in Cramlington were inspected most recently?
Astor Court (1 June 2025), Astor Lodge (5 April 2025) and Heatherfield Care Home (12 July 2023) have the most recent CQC reports.