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Astor Court Care Home
Residential care home in Cramlington, Northumberland
Operated by Countrywide
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- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
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About
Astor Court Care Home in Cramlington, Northumberland, is a 43-bed residential facility operated by Countrywide. It provides residential care, respite care, and specialist dementia nursing support. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.
The home supports older adults requiring residential or short-term respite placements, including those with dementia care needs and complex health requirements.
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What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
202 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,095 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Northumberland usually pays £882 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £213 a week.
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Northumberland council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £832 |
| 2025 | — | £882 |
| 2026 | £1,095 | — |
What Northumberland council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Astor Court Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, 0.6 miles away. The local GP practice is NETHERFIELD HOUSE, 1.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Cramlington
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Isabella Community Association Ltd
Age UK Day Centre, Pre-School Nursery, Youth Clubs, Toddler Groups, Karate, Various Adult Arts and Craft Classes, Community Garden, Over 50's exercise class, Zumba, Boot Camp, Women's Institute,…
Stroke North
Meet twice monthly for social activities and to provide speakers to give talks and information on subjects which are appropriate to those who have suffered strokes and also their carers. In…
The Hardman Centre
Provision of high quality services in supporting older people facing isolation or loneliness and for the parents of pre-school children seeking excellent early years education for their children
Carers Northumberland
Provide services, support and information to all unpaid carers in Northumberland.
The North Tyneside Carers Centre
The organisation aims to improve the quality of life for carers in North Tyneside by supporting them through a high quality service, shaped by carers' needs and is accessible to all carers.…
Age UK Newcastle and North Tyneside
To improve the quality of life for older people
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Part of Countrywide
Astor Court Care Home is one of 8 homes run by Countrywide on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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