Care Homes in Hexham
Hexham has 6 CQC registered care homes. 5 are rated Good, and 1 has not yet been rated. 4 of the 6 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Hexham at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Hexham, to help you judge the options below.
- Northumberland County Council pays, residential care: £882 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,331 to £1,392, median £1,369
- Care home beds filled across Northumberland: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 72
- People aged 75 and over: 45,100. Rising to 56,100 by 2035, up 25%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 4 changed owner, covering 167 beds.
- Who pays, across Northumberland (estimate): 54% council, 35% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 5,800. Rising to 7,600 by 2035, up 31%
- People aged 85 and over: 11,000. Rising to 17,500 by 2035, up 59%
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- Old Saw Mills Station Road Hexham Northumberland. Application for a 75 bed care home. Submitted 2 July 2026. Decision pending. (0.4 miles away)
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Arranging residential care in Hexham and working out who pays
The care needs assessment
The assessment is what puts on paper the level of care somebody needs, and doing it first prevents a great deal of revisiting later. Any adult who appears to need help with daily living can ask for a free care needs assessment, and a relative may request one on their behalf. Northumberland County Council carries out that assessment for people living in Hexham, identifies which needs are eligible, and records how they should be met.
Funding and what the weekly fee covers
A financial assessment follows and takes account of income, savings and, in most residential cases, the value of a property, in order to decide whether the council contributes. A placement may be funded in full, funded in part, or met privately, and the assessment is the only reliable way to establish which applies. Residential fees are quoted weekly and reflect the room and the level of support required, so ask each home for its current rate in writing. Check what is billed separately as well, since hairdressing, chiropody and outings often sit outside the headline figure and add up across a year.
If circumstances change
Needs rarely stand still, so ask how a home reassesses residents, how fees change when more support becomes necessary, and what happens if savings fall to the point where council funding becomes relevant.
Choosing the right home and what to check
When every home carries the same rating
Acomb Court, Calvert Trust Kielder, Haydon View Residential Home, Elm Bank Care Home and Carntyne Residential Care Home all hold a rating of Good. Because the badges match, the reports behind them are where the useful differences appear. Read what inspectors said about staffing levels, how residents spend their days and how each home responds when someone's needs change.
What to notice when you visit
Watch how staff speak to residents when nobody is being shown round, because the character of a home reveals itself in those ordinary moments. Ask about staffing levels overnight, how long the registered manager has been in post, and what the home does when a resident becomes unsettled or distressed. Find out how the home judges that someone's needs have outgrown what it can provide, since that answer is what prevents a second move later.
The practical questions
Ask to see a sample menu and the activities programme, and ask what is offered to someone who would rather not join in with group things. Check whether a bedroom can be furnished with personal belongings, how visitors are welcomed and at what hours, and how families are kept informed between visits.
6 care homes in Hexham
- Haydon View Residential Home · North Bank, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 6NA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Kay Care Services Ltd
Haydon View Residential Home is a care home in Hexham, Northumberland. We provide residential care for older people and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. In a country town, a care home is not separate from the place around...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Elm Bank Care Home · Dene Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1HW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Marton Care Homes Ltd
Elm Bank Care Home is a residential care home in Hexham, Northumberland. We are home to older people, including many living with dementia, and to younger adults who need residential care, and we welcome people for respite stays. We look...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Deneholme Care Centre · The Dene, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 9PX
Care home · Home care · Run by Deneholme Care Centre Ltd
We are Deneholme Care Centre in Hexham, Northumberland. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, and people with a physical disability. We...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Calvert Trust Kielder · Kielder Water and Forest Park, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1BS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Northumbria Calvert Trust
We at Calvert Trust Kielder are proud to offer residential care in the beautiful surroundings of Hexham, Northumberland, where the tranquillity of the North East countryside provides a truly restorative backdrop for the people we support....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Acomb Court · Maidens Walk, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by HC-One No.2 Limited
We at Acomb Court are proud to offer a warm, welcoming residential care home nestled in the charming market town of Hexham, Northumberland. Our home provides compassionate older person care and residential support in a setting that...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - Carntyne Residential Care Home · Hencotes, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2EE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Lenore Care Ltd
Carntyne is a residential care home in Hexham, Northumberland. Those living here include older people, many living with dementia, people managing mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Northumberland, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care North East figure, because too few Northumberland homes publish this price. 13 homes. Median £1,369. | £882 | £1,331 to £1,392 |
| Nursing care England figure, because too few Northumberland homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916. | £883 | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care North East figure, because too few Northumberland homes publish this price. 14 homes. Median £1,458. | Not published separately | £1,268 to £1,548 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Northumberland homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Acomb Court, 16 March 2026, Good
- Haydon View Residential Home, 21 December 2022, Good
- Carntyne Residential Care Home, 10 September 2021, Good
Longest since a report
- Calvert Trust Kielder, 6 May 2020, Good
- Elm Bank Care Home, 10 February 2021, Good
- Carntyne Residential Care Home, 10 September 2021, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Hexham
How many care homes are there in Hexham?
Hexham has 6 CQC registered care homes: 5 Good, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Hexham?
Northumberland County Council pays an average of £882 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,331 to £1,392 a week. North East figure, because too few Northumberland homes publish this price. 13 homes. Median £1,369. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in Hexham were inspected most recently?
Acomb Court (16 March 2026), Haydon View Residential Home (21 December 2022) and Carntyne Residential Care Home (10 September 2021) have the most recent CQC reports.