Castleview Care Home

Castleview Care Home is a nursing home in Alnwick, Northumberland (NE66 1LH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Castleview Care Home

Castleview is a nursing home in Alnwick, Northumberland. We support older people and younger adults whose needs include nursing care, including many living with dementia, and we offer respite stays. Having registered nurses as part of the team means people with complex health needs can stay with us as those needs change rather than being moved on again. Families who have already been through one difficult move usually understand the value of that immediately. We work at keeping the nursing from setting the tone of the place. A nursing home can drift into feeling like a ward, and once it does the rest follows: people stop being asked what they would like, days lose any shape of their own, and relatives begin behaving like hospital visitors. So we keep our attention on ordinary things. Meals worth eating. Getting outside when the Northumberland weather allows. Help without a long wait. Privacy. Being spoken to as somebody with a working life and a family. For residents living with dementia we protect routine, keep surroundings familiar, and ask relatives for the details that let us understand what somebody means rather than only what they said. The Care Quality Commission rates us good overall. What keeps that true is noticing when a resident has gone quiet, and asking why.

Care provided at Castleview Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Castleview Care Home

Where is Castleview Care Home located?

Castleview Care Home is a nursing home in Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1LH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Castleview Care Home provide?

Castleview Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Castleview Care Home's CQC rating?

Castleview Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 20 February 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Castleview Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Castleview Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Castleview Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Castleview Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Castleview Care Home

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Castleview Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Yes. Castleview Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Castleview Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Castleview Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the North East

Castleview Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the North East, not a quote from Castleview Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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