Burn Brae Lodge
Care home in Corbridge, Northumberland
What do these badges mean?
- 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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Burn Brae Lodge is a family-owned care home in Corbridge, Northumberland, providing residential care to 31 residents. The home is located on Prospect Hill overlooking the Tyne Valley, with parts of the building dating from the Victorian era and later extensions. The service is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2021).
The home is run by its owning family and aims to provide a safe, comfortable and caring environment for residents in a setting that emphasises a home-like atmosphere.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 17 February 2021 · Last inspected 20 January 2021
Inspectors looked at infection prevention and control and how the home was run during a COVID-19 outbreak, and found that people and relatives felt safe and well cared for. Staff were described as caring and attentive, and the management was praised as open and approachable. Medicines were handled correctly and staff had infection control training, with the provider keeping up to date with national guidance.
- Attentive, caring staff praised by people and relatives
- Open, approachable management style
- Relatives kept well informed throughout the pandemic and outbreak
- Good working relationships with local health and social care agencies
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 January 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured).
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
3 recorded crimes in the local area (June 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 |
What Northumberland council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Burn Brae Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Victoria Infirmary, 15.7 miles away. The local GP practice is CORBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE, 1.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Corbridge
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Tynedale Stroke Club
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Tynedale U3a
The Objects of the U3A are 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…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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