Prestwick Care
Beech Tree House
Care home in Alnwick, Northumberland
Operated by Prestwick Care
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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
Beech Tree House is a care home in Alnwick, Northumberland, in the North East of England. It is operated by Prestwick Care and is registered for 86 beds.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in a report published in 2022. It also rated Good on each of the five key questions: whether the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
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What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 23 February 2022 · Last inspected 14 December 2021
Inspectors found that people, relatives and professionals spoke very highly of the individual support given at Beech Tree House, and staff were described as knowing people well and treating them with dignity and respect. The home was found to be very clean, and the report rates the service as good overall. Inspectors identified areas for improvement in medicines practice, record keeping and care planning.
- People and relatives described highly individualised care, and staff could explain each person's support and approaches in detail.
- People said they were treated with dignity and respect and felt safe living at the home.
- The home was found to be exceptionally clean, with current COVID-19 guidance followed.
- Meals were described as very good, and the purpose-built premises were designed to meet people's needs.
- There were some minor issues with medicines, and some records were not always as detailed as they could be.
- Records did not always show how staff followed the principles of the Mental Capacity Act.
- Care plans varied in quality and were not always detailed in a person-centred way, and it was not always clearly shown that people had been involved in reviews.
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
69 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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 | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £832 |
| 2025 | £882 |
What Northumberland council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Beech Tree House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, 23.9 miles away. The local GP practice is ALNWICK MEDICAL GROUP, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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Part of Prestwick Care
Beech Tree House is one of 16 homes run by Prestwick Care 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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