Garden House
Residential care home · Berwick upon Tweed
174 Main Street, Spittal, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15 1RD
Run by Wellburn Care Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Jul 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds36
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01289 330942
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 21 July 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Garden House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-126290508
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Garden House
Garden House provides residential, respite and dementia care for older people, with longer-term and short-term stays available. The home sits within a coastal setting and offers a residential environment with decorated communal spaces, a decking area and grounds used for potting and planting.
Care is tailored to changing needs, and residents can bring furniture, pictures and other personal possessions to make rooms familiar. Activities and outings are part of daily life, with family involvement encouraged. Practical services include an on-site hairdresser every fortnight and organised chiropody visits every six weeks. Visitors should note that the home operates protected mealtimes to help staff focus on residents’ care.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Berwick upon Tweed
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turret Villa Retirement HomeBerwick upon Tweed | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Hillside Lodge Care HomeBerwick-upon-tweed | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Tweedmouth HouseBerwick upon Tweed | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Albury HouseBerwick upon Tweed | 1.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Tweed View HouseBerwick upon Tweed | 1.3 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Wellburn Care Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heatherdale Residential HomeMorpeth | Good | 8.0 | |
| Whorlton Grange Residential HomeNewcastle upon Tyne | Good | 8.0 | |
| Craghall Residential HomeNewcastle upon Tyne | Good | 8.4 | |
| Ryton TowersRyton | Good | 8.4 | |
| Wellburn HousePrudhoe | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Eighton Lodge Residential Care HomeGateshead | Good | 8.0 | |
| Glenholme Residential Care HomeSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Georges Residential HomeWashington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Nightingale HallRichmond | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Catherine's Care HomeYork | Good | 8.0 | |
| RosevaleYork | Good | 8.0 | |
| Grimston CourtGrimston | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Coastal care-home setting
- Residential and respite stays
- Personal belongings welcomed
Ask about
- Protected mealtimes limit non-essential visits during meal periods
Suits: Older people needing residential, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
174 Main Street, Spittal, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15 1RD
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Questions families ask
Can someone try a short stay before moving into the home?
Yes. They can arrange a short stay subject to room availability and the preferred length of stay, charged at the current care rate.
Can residents bring their own furniture and pictures?
Yes. Residents are encouraged to bring furniture and pictures to make their rooms feel familiar and comfortable.
Do they provide hairdressing and chiropody?
Yes. A hairdresser visits every fortnight and offers cutting, blow-drys, sets and perms. Chiropody can be arranged, or residents can keep their private chiropodist.
Can residents continue their hobbies and activities?
Yes. An activities coordinator organises daily activities and works with each resident to continue their preferred lifestyle and interests.
How much does Garden House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Garden House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Northumberland council paid on average £890 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.