Birkinshaw Manor
Care home in Bedlington, Northumberland
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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
Birkinshaw Manor is a care home in Bedlington, a market town in Northumberland, providing residential care for up to 54 residents across 51 en-suite bedrooms. The home is registered with the Care Quality Commission and was rated Good across all key questions in its 2023 inspection, including Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.
The home is situated on Front Street with access to local shops, amenities, and transport links. It offers a range of communal facilities and social spaces, and some bedrooms are configured for couples.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 17 February 2023 · Last inspected 31 January 2023
Inspectors looked at infection prevention and control and at the well-led key question at this focused visit, which was held over two days in January 2023. The report says people were cared for safely and effectively, staff numbers were sufficient, and management and team morale had improved since the last inspection. Overall rating moved from requires improvement to good.
- Medicines were managed safely and records were kept up to date
- The home was clean and infection control procedures were followed
- Safeguarding concerns were reported and investigated
- Activities and mealtimes had improved after earlier recommendations, and people, relatives and staff praised the changes
- Some risk assessments needed more detail
- Some people commented on heavy use of agency staff, although the home aimed to use regular agency workers
- Some daily records and audit records were not always up to date or well kept, and inspectors recommended improvement
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2025
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
80 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 | 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 |
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Local health safety net
Birkinshaw Manor is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, 4 miles away. The local GP practice is BEDLINGTONSHIRE MED.GROUP, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bedlington
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Mind Active
Facilitating social inclusion activities with older people living in residential and nursing care homes, and community based wellbeing activities which also includes marginalised and isolated…
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,…
Carers Northumberland
Provide services, support and information to all unpaid carers in Northumberland.
Age UK Northumberland
To promote the well being of people over the age of 50 in and around the county of Northumberland, helping to make life enjoyable and fulfilling.
Lynemouth Day Centre Ltd
Day Centre for the elderly
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…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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