Akari Care Limited
Bridge View
Care home in Choppington, Northumberland
Operated by Akari 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
Bridge View is a 61-bed care home in Choppington, Northumberland, operated by Akari Care Limited. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades for safety, effectiveness, caring and responsiveness. The Well-led key question is rated Requires Improvement. The CQC inspection report was published in 2023.
The home provides residential care and support to older adults. Akari Care operates the home with a focus on delivering person-centred care to its residents.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 5 May 2023 · Last inspected 11 April 2023
Inspectors found that people felt safe and described the staff as kind and compassionate at Bridge View, a care home with nursing for up to 61 people, which had 53 residents at the time of the visit. Safety checks, including fire safety, were carried out, and accidents and incidents were recorded and reported. Activities took place in the home, although inspectors suggested more tailored options for some people, particularly those on upper floors.
- People said they felt safe in the home.
- Staff were described as kind and compassionate.
- Medicines were managed safely, and staffing levels met people's needs under a safe recruitment system.
- People were supported to make choices and keep control of their lives, with the least restrictive approach used in their best interests.
- Some medicines paperwork had problems, which the provider was working to address.
- Quality monitoring and governance arrangements needed improvement, and the registered manager and provider were addressing this.
- Inspectors recommended improving how agency staff are recruited and making activities more tailored for people on upper floors, especially those cared for in bed or living with dementia.
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.
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
96 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
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 |
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Local health safety net
Bridge View is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, 6.3 miles away. The local GP practice is SEATON PARK MEDICAL GROUP, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Choppington
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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.
Mind Active
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Isabella Community Association Ltd
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Lynemouth Day Centre Ltd
Day Centre for the elderly
Mid Northumberland U3a
Our charitable purpose is the advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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