Care Homes in Northumberland
Northumberland is a local authority in the North East region of England with 95 CQC-registered care homes and 3,499 beds in total. 4 homes have achieved an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission , while 78 are rated Good. 10 homes require improvement. Care homes in Northumberland span 21 postcode districts.
Areas in Northumberland
Specialist Care in Northumberland
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NE24 (12)
NE23 (8)
TD15 (8)
NE45 (3)
NE48 (1)
NE26 (1)
NE64 (3)
NE65 (7)
NE61 (9)
NE47 (2)
NE46 (7)
NE63 (5)
NE66 (6)
NE43 (3)
NE22 (7)
NE42 (3)
NE62 (3)
NE20 (4)
NE25 (1)
Choosing a Care Home in Northumberland
With 95 care homes across Northumberland, families have 82 well-rated options to consider. 10 homes currently require improvement — always read the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.
We recommend shortlisting three to five homes, visiting each in person, and using our guide to choosing a care home to compare them systematically. Before committing, it is also worth understanding how care home fees are funded in Northumberland — the local authority may contribute towards costs depending on the level of assessed need and financial circumstances.
Northumberland has 4 Outstanding-rated homes — see the full comparison of best care homes in Northumberland.
Nearby Councils
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data