Charlotte Straker House
Nursing home · Corbridge
Cookson Close, Corbridge, NE45 5HB
Run by The Charlotte Straker Project
- GoodCQC · Jan 2019
- 8.4Our score
- Beds32
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01434 633999
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 29 January 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Charlotte Straker House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-107972385
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Charlotte Straker House
A community respite care bed at Charlotte Straker House provides short-term nursing and residential care for people over 65 who live in Northumberland and need extra support. The non-profit home has served Corbridge for more than a century and also offers residential and nursing care.
The respite service is based in a well-appointed room, giving families a defined temporary-care route within the home. Its purpose is captured by short term respite in our care home in Corbridge, while the wider project focuses on residents’ health, happiness and connection with the local community.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Corbridge
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Dilston CollegeCorbridge | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Burn Brae LodgeCorbridge | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Dene Grange Care HomeHexham | 2.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Elm Bank Care HomeHexham | 2.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| OaklandsHexham | 2.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Community respite care bed
- Non-profit care home
- More than a century in Corbridge
Ask about
- The community respite bed is for people over 65 living in Northumberland.
Suits: Northumberland residents over 65 needing short-term respite
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Cookson Close, Corbridge, NE45 5HB
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Questions families ask
Does Charlotte Straker House offer free respite care?
Yes. They offer charity-funded, free short-term respite care in their care home in Corbridge.
Who is eligible for the community respite care bed?
It is for people over 65 who live in Northumberland and need extra support for a short period.
What accommodation does Charlotte Straker House provide?
They have a 32-bed care home providing residential and nursing care, plus eight supported living bungalows for greater independence.
How much does Charlotte Straker House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Charlotte Straker House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Northumberland council paid on average £900 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.