Care Homes in Northumberland

Care-home types in Northumberland

Care homes in Northumberland: frequently asked questions

How many care homes are there in Northumberland?

There are 15 CQC-registered care homes in Northumberland: 10 are registered for residential care and 5 for nursing care (0 are registered for both). Figures are real Care Quality Commission records, as of 2026-06-12.

What is the difference between a residential and a nursing home in Northumberland?

A residential home provides accommodation and personal care (help with washing, dressing, meals and medication). A nursing home additionally has registered nurses on site 24 hours a day for residents with medical needs. In Northumberland, 10 homes are residential-only, 5 are nursing-only, and 0 are registered for both, as of 2026-06-12.

Who runs the care homes in Northumberland?

The 15 care homes in Northumberland are run by 15 distinct registered operators (provider companies). The largest by number of homes is Lenore Care Ltd (1 home). Each operator is a company you can look up on Companies House to check it is still active. Data as of 2026-06-12.

How can I check if a care home in Northumberland is safe?

Every care home in Northumberland is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which rates each home Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Look up a specific home's current rating and full inspection report at cqc.org.uk, and check the operating company's status on Companies House. This directory links both. CQC does not use a star or 0–5 score, so we never show a numeric rating — always read the home's own CQC report. Data as of 2026-06-12.

When were care homes in Northumberland last inspected?

The most recent CQC inspection on record for a care home in Northumberland is dated 5 May 2026. CQC inspects on a risk-based cycle, so different homes are inspected at different times — always check the individual home's latest report on cqc.org.uk. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Largest care-home operators in Northumberland

• Lenore Care Ltd1 home
• Abbeyfield Northumbria1 home
• HC-One No.2 Limited1 home
• Riverside House Propco Limited1 home
• Lifestyle Care (North East) Opco Limited1 home
• People First Care (Rennington) Ltd1 home
• Eastgate Manor Limited1 home
• Roseberry Care Centres (England) Ltd1 home

Each operator is a registered company — look it up on Companies House to confirm it is active before placing a relative.

CQC-registered care homes in Northumberland

• Birch Hill Care CentreResidentialNorham, TD15 2JZ · TD15 2JZOperated by Lenore Care Ltd
  01289382216CQC record updated 5 May 2026
• Abbeyfield HouseResidentialSouth Road, NE66 2NZ · NE66 2NZOperated by Abbeyfield Northumbria
  01665601876CQC record updated 26 April 2026
• Acomb CourtResidentialMaidens Walk, NE46 1EN · NE46 1ENOperated by HC-One No.2 Limited
  01434604357CQC record updated 16 March 2026
• Riverside HouseResidentialLow Stanners, NE61 1TE · NE61 1TEOperated by Riverside House Propco Limited
  01670503103CQC record updated 19 February 2026
• Blythgate ManorNursingTynedale Drive, NE24 4LH · NE24 4LHOperated by Lifestyle Care (North East) Opco Limited
  01670365997CQC record updated 11 February 2026
• The GrangeResidentialThe Grange, 3 Church Road, Rennington, NE66 3RR · NE66 3RROperated by People First Care (Rennington) Ltd
  01665577344CQC record updated 20 January 2026
• Rose Tree HouseNursingRose Tree Care Home, Eastgate Bank, Mickley, NE43 7LY · NE43 7LYOperated by Eastgate Manor Limited
  01661230151CQC record updated 7 January 2026
• Dolphin View Care HomeNursingHarbour Road, Amble, NE65 0AP · NE65 0APOperated by Roseberry Care Centres (England) Ltd
  01665713339CQC record updated 5 January 2026
• Hazelmead Residential Care HomeResidential3 Elpha Court, South Broomhill, NE65 9RR · NE65 9RROperated by Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home Limited
  01670761741CQC record updated 15 December 2025
• The Old VicarageResidential26 Cottage Road, NE71 6AD · NE71 6ADOperated by People First Care (Wooler) Limited
  01668281662CQC record updated 26 November 2025

Showing a sample of contactable homes from the 15 registered in Northumberland. For the full register and each home's current CQC rating, see cqc.org.uk.