Castleview Care Home
Nursing home in Alnwick, Northumberland
Operated by Ascot Care (Castleview)
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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
Castleview Care Home is a 49-bed care home in Alnwick, Northumberland, providing nursing and residential care for older people, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with an Outstanding rating for responsiveness to residents' needs.
The home delivers specialist dementia care alongside general nursing and residential support. It was last inspected by the CQC in 2019, when it was found to be safe, effective and caring, with strong leadership.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
69 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 | — |
| Nursing 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
Castleview Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, 24 miles away. The local GP practice is ALNWICK MEDICAL GROUP, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of Ascot Care (Castleview)
Castleview Care Home is one of 6 homes run by Ascot Care (Castleview) 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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