Care Homes in NE61
The NE61 postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 293 beds, falling under Northumberland council. 7 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement.
About care in NE61
NE61 covers Morpeth, Pegswood, and Hepscott in Northumberland — the county town of Northumberland and surrounding villages, administered by Northumberland County Council. The postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with 293 beds. Seven homes are rated Good, two Requires Improvement, and none Outstanding or Inadequate. Foxton Court (77 beds) is the district's largest facility, offering significant capacity within central Morpeth. Hepscott Care Centre (40 beds) is among the notable Good-rated providers. NE61's care market primarily serves the county town and its surrounding communities. Families in more rural parts of Northumberland may need to consider NE63, NE65, or NE66 districts for closer alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the NE61 postcode area?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in NE61, offering a combined 293 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in NE61 have?
Of the 9 care homes in NE61: 0 are rated Outstanding; 7 are rated Good; 2 require improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in NE61?
Foxton Court is among the highest-rated care homes in NE61, holding a CQC rating of Good with 77 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the NE61 postcode?
The NE61 postcode area falls under Northumberland. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in NE61?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Northumberland's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data