Carntyne Residential Care Home
Residential care home in Hexham, Northumberland
Operated by Lenore 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
Carntyne Residential Care Home is in Hexham, Northumberland, and provides residential, dementia and respite care for up to 21 residents. It supports adults living with dementia, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and mental health conditions, and also takes younger adults under 65. Specialist staff are based on site, and the home arranges external visits from GP and physiotherapy services.
Most residents have a single room. There are nineteen single rooms and one companion room, each with an en-suite and a wet room. Residents may bring their own furniture so that the room feels familiar. The home is close to local shops and public transport. The Care Quality Commission rated Carntyne Residential Care Home Good overall in its report published in 2021, and graded it Good for each of the five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected December 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 750 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
58 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 | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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
Carntyne Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Victoria Infirmary, 19.3 miles away. The local GP practice is BURN BRAE MEDICAL GROUP, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Hexham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Tynedale Stroke Club
Tynedale Stroke Club provides relief and support for people living in the Hexham and Tynedale area, Northumberland, who have suffered stoke, in particular by the provision of support, advice,…
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…
Part of Lenore Care
Carntyne Residential Care Home is one of 5 homes run by Lenore 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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