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Care homes in Berwick-upon-Tweed

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There are 8 care homes in and around Berwick-upon-Tweed on AskBart. 88% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,110 a week, while Northumberland usually pays £882. The largest is La Cura House, with 60 beds.

care homes
8
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
88%
typical residential fee
£1,110/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Northumberland council pays
£882/wk

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Berwick-upon-Tweed

Care homes in Berwick-upon-Tweed (8)

★ With family reviews

All within 7.5 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Outstanding
  • Good
  • Requires improvement

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Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.

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Distance
Albury HouseGood · Jun 2025On request12——0.3 mi
Birch Hill Care CentreOutstanding · May 2026On request24——7.2 mi
Garden HouseGood · Jul 2026On request36——1.2 mi
Hillside Lodge Care HomeGood£1,11050——1.1 mi
La Cura HouseGood · Feb 2022On request60——0.5 mi
Turret Villa Retirement HomeRequires improvement · Aug 2025On request35——0.7 mi
Tweed View HouseGood · Mar 2020On request36——0.2 mi
Tweedmouth HouseGood · Dec 2022On request55——0.3 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Berwick-upon-Tweed in numbers

88% of Berwick-upon-Tweed’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%, with 1 rated Outstanding. Based on 8 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Berwick-upon-Tweed costs about £1,110/week, while Northumberland’s published usual rate is around £882/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £228/week (about £11,856/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Northumberland council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed8
Rated Good or Outstanding7 of 8 (88%)
Rated Outstanding1
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,110
Northumberland usual weekly rate (2025)£882
LargestLa Cura House (60 beds)
Most recently inspectedTurret Villa Retirement Home (January 2024)
Homes by care typeResidential 4 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 2 · Respite 2
Average house price, Northumberland (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£213,452
Outstanding1
Good6
Requires improvement1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Berwick-upon-Tweed£1,110/wk
  • Nursing, Berwick-upon-Tweed£1,110/wk
  • Dementia, Berwick-upon-Tweed£1,110/wk
  • Northumberland average£1,126/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Northumberland usual rate£882/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Northumberland. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Northumberland's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Northumberland

The average house price in Northumberland is £213,452, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£213,452
Detached
£375,682
Semi-detached
£205,876
Terraced
£172,264
Flats & maisonettes
£106,020

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Berwick-upon-Tweed

Berwick-upon-Tweed is a historic border town with a well-established older population—over a quarter are aged 65 and above. It offers a quieter, riverside setting with reasonable access to everyday services, though care-home choice here is limited.

  • High Retirement Community
  • Well Served
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.
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 32% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityB

Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

89 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime25
  • Anti-social behaviour25
  • Criminal damage & arson9
  • Other theft8
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Berwick-upon-Tweed

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Berwick & District Friends of Dementia

Berwick & District Friends of Dementia supports persons in the district of Berwick-upon-Tweed who are diagnosed with mild to moderate dementia, and their families and carers. It does this by means…

0.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1174583)

Berwick-upon-Tweed: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+61.4%
Projected change in Northumberland, 2025 to 2035 (10,848 to 17,509). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+22.7%
Projected change in Northumberland, 2025 to 2035 (90,431 to 110,929). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
5
Nearest: Boots (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
5
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
4.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
4.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
2–9 out of 10
Where the 9 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospitals near Berwick-upon-Tweed

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025.

Is Berwick-upon-Tweed a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Berwick-upon-Tweed

Berwick suits those seeking a small-town pace with solid community roots and who are willing to accept fewer care options locally. The 26.6% over-65 share signals a settled retirement area. Families will need to weigh the single listed care home against the option to look further afield in the wider North East; those already in or closely tied to the Scottish Borders and Northumberland may find it a natural fit.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GP surgeries and pharmacies are present in town; the nearest major hospital is some distance away and will require planned travel or an ambulance journey for emergency care.
  • Safety: Recorded crime stands at 89 offences recently, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage noted as common categories—higher than many other UK towns of similar size.
  • Family & connection: Consider how close your family network is; a remote border location means visiting and support may require travel time.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Local care-home fees are not listed in DATA; compare any quoted fees against the national average carefully.
  • Transport: Berwick has good rail links to Edinburgh and Newcastle, useful for longer journeys. Town amenities are walkable, though some services and family visits may require a car or taxi.
  • Housing options: Only one care home is listed locally, with around 50 beds—choice is very limited, and you may need to explore homes in nearby towns or cities.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Thirteen parks and three allotments offer outdoor space; the riverside setting provides natural walks. A reasonable range of cafes, restaurants and pubs supports social life.
  • Community: With an established older population, local groups and social networks are likely present; ask any home about memory cafés and visiting support.
  • Climate: The North East experiences typical UK cold, wet winters and mild summers; prepare for coastal exposure and changeable weather.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited care choice: Only one care home is listed; if it doesn't suit you or is full, alternatives mean looking well beyond town boundaries.
  • Crime levels: Recent offences are on the higher side for a town this size; check the specific areas where you might live and visit the home in daylight and evening.
  • Distance to major hospital: Emergency care will involve travel; if frequent hospital visits become necessary, proximity matters.

Questions about care homes in Berwick-upon-Tweed

How many care homes are there in Berwick-upon-Tweed?

There are 8 care homes listed in and around Berwick-upon-Tweed on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Berwick-upon-Tweed cost?

Care homes in Berwick-upon-Tweed range from around £1,110 per week, with averages of £1,110 for residential, £1,110 for dementia, £1,110 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Berwick-upon-Tweed compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Berwick-upon-Tweed is about £1,110 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Berwick-upon-Tweed are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

7 of the 8 care homes in and around Berwick-upon-Tweed are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 1 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Berwick-upon-Tweed?

Homes in and around Berwick-upon-Tweed offer residential (4), dementia (2), respite (2), nursing (1). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Berwick-upon-tweed?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Berwick-upon-tweed:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Berwick-upon-tweed

Near Berwick-upon-Tweed

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

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