Wansbeck Care Home
Residential care home · Choppington
Church Avenue, West Sleekburn, Choppington, NE62 5XE
Run by Marton Care Homes Ltd
- GoodCQC · Jun 2023
- 7.4Our score
- Beds40
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01670 817173
Inspectors asked it to improve: Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 13 June 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Wansbeck Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-8861734676
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Wansbeck Care Home
Wansbeck Care Home provides residential, dementia and respite care in Choppington for older people and younger adults. The home supports residents who need help with daily life while offering an active setting shaped around social engagement, activities and community involvement.
Its care includes varied activities such as live entertainment, sports and other organised events. Staff work with outside professionals when residents have more complex needs, and the home provides support for people living with dementia. Families can visit and take part in everyday life, including sharing meals with residents. Residential, dementia, and respite care are all part of the home’s stated offer.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Choppington
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge ViewChoppington | 0.8 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Ashington GrangeAshington | 1.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Gables Care HomeBedlington | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Woodhorn ParkAshington | 1.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Station CourtAshington | 1.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
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| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Fleming Care HomeHoughton-le-Spring | Good | 8.0 | |
| Dene Grange Care HomeHexham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Elm Bank Care HomeHexham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Langley Park Care HomeDurham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Westview Lodge Care HomeHartlepool | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Helens Care HomeBishop Auckland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hill View Care HomeRossendale | Good | 8.0 | |
| Botham HallHuddersfield | Good | 8.0 | |
| Heywood Court Care HomeHeywood | Good | 8.0 | |
| Half Acre Care HomeManchester | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Residential, dementia and respite care
- Varied activities and entertainment
- Support involving outside professionals
Suits: Older people needing residential or dementia support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Church Avenue, West Sleekburn, Choppington, NE62 5XE
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Questions families ask
How much does Wansbeck Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Wansbeck Care Home 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Wansbeck Care Home whether it takes residents funded by Northumberland council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.