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Care homes in Alnwick
5 care homes in Alnwick are registered with CQC, holding 239 beds in total. CQC has rated 5 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, next to 90% across Northumberland and 83% across England. We estimate typical fees in Alnwick at about £1,230 a week for residential care and £1,370 for nursing careestimated. 2 care homes have a rating more than four years old and 1 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 6 October 2026, Castleview Care Home was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Source: CQC register · Updated 26 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Northumberland council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- 5 list dementia as a specialism; 3 provide nursing care.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Northumberland, updated every day.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Alnwick", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 5registered care homes
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 3have nursing care
- 3inspected or rated in the last 2 years
| Care | Alnwick | North East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,230 | £1,190 | £1,400 |
| Nursing care, a week | £1,370 | £1,310 | £1,640 |
Every registered care home in Alnwick
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
Summerhill
What inspectors found: At our last inspection, we identified breaches of legal regulations for safe care and treatment and good governance and records.
Est. £1.1k–£1.35k/wk
Castleview Care Home
What inspectors found: The assessment was carried out between 6 August – 1 September 2026.
Est. £1.23k–£1.5k/wk
Abbeyfield House
What inspectors found: The assessment was carried out between 18 February 2026 – 11 March 2026.
Est. £1.1k–£1.35k/wk
Beech Tree House
What inspectors found: People told us care they received was extremely good and they considered the service to highly individual and person centred.
Est. £1.23k–£1.5k/wk
Hillcrest
What inspectors found: One person said, "I trust everybody." Medicines were managed safely.
Est. £1.23k–£1.5k/wk
Typical care home fees in Alnwick
| Residential care home | £1,095 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,160 a week |
Northumberland County Council's own rates: £28.24 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £881.86 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £883.09 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Choosing a provider that charges more usually means paying the difference as a top-up.
Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). For a firm figure, request prices from providers here; for a rough one, use our weekly cost calculator.
Council support
Northumberland
Northumberland council assesses care needs free of charge regardless of savings, and may contribute when savings are below £23,250.
Assessments, care funding and direct payments in Northumberland
Dementia care homes in Alnwick
5 of the 5 care homes in Alnwick are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 5 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 5 registered for dementia.
What the numbers say about Alnwick
Across Northumberland, 41% of care homes have a rating under two years old; in Alnwick it is 60%. Of Alnwick and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Alnwick has the highest share of all listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding (100%); next is Amble at 100%. Hillcrest has the oldest rating still in force, from November 2019. Across Northumberland we list 84 care homes, and 89% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; in Alnwick the figure is 100%. Typical size: 36 beds across Northumberland, 48 on average in Alnwick. Northumberland has 4 Outstanding care homes, none of them in Alnwick. By specialism, 2 of 5 list physical disabilities and 1 of 5 list mental health conditions. 60% of homes in Alnwick offer nursing (3 of 5), compared with 44% county-wide in Northumberland. Abbeyfield House is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in November 2024.
Providers behind the care homes in Alnwick
- Prestwick Care 2 in this list
- Carewise Homes 1 in this list
- Abbeyfield Society 1 in this list
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Alnwick and the towns around it
| Place | How far | Care homes | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alnwick | – | 5 | 5 |
| Amble | 7.2 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Ashington | 17.0 mi | 7 | 7 |
| Morpeth | 17.1 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Newbiggin-by-the-Sea | 17.1 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Bedlington | 19.4 mi | 7 | 7 |
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Common questions about care homes in Alnwick
How many registered care homes are in Alnwick?
As of Oct 2026, 5 care homes in Alnwick are registered with CQC. Of these, 3 provide nursing care and 5 support people living with dementia. Highly rated options include Summerhill, Castleview Care Home and Abbeyfield House.
How are care homes in Alnwick rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 5. Of those, 5 (100%) are Good or Outstanding.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Alnwick?
Self-funder fees in North East: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,095 a week; nursing home £1,160 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Read the full cost guide.
Can Northumberland council help pay for a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Northumberland council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Northumberland council.
How can I pick between care homes in Alnwick?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 3 of the 5 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 2. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about care homes in towns near Alnwick?
Alnwick has 5, with 5 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Amble (7.2 miles): 5, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Ashington (17.0 miles): 7, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Morpeth (17.1 miles): 6, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: care homes around Alnwick
- Care homes in Amble 7.2 mi
- Care homes in Ashington 17.0 mi
- Care homes in Morpeth 17.1 mi
- Care homes in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea 17.1 mi
- Care homes in Bedlington 19.4 mi
- Care homes in Blyth 21.2 mi
- Care homes in Cramlington 22.9 mi
More for Alnwick, plus guides
- Help paying for care in Northumberland
- Best rated care homes in Northumberland
- Nursing homes in Northumberland
- England care home costs 2026, region by region
- Northumberland's Outstanding-rated services (2026)
- Understanding CQC ratings
- NHS-funded nursing care
- When is it time for a care home?
- Choosing between home care and a care home
Nearby postcodes
- NE66 6
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.