Close House Nursing and Residential Care Home
Nursing home in Hexham, Northumberland
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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
Close House Nursing and Residential Care Home was founded in 1962 by John and Margaret Robson and is still run by the Robson family. Set in countryside about three miles south of Hexham, it began as a single farmhouse and now has 23 registered beds. It cares for men and women over 65 with nursing, residential or dementia needs, and offers respite care when beds are free. Single rooms across two floors, with lift access, mostly overlook the Hexhamshire countryside. Home-cooked meals can be eaten in the dining room or in residents' own rooms.
Activities are run daily by staff, and a Church of England minister holds a regular service that residents may attend. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2019 report, with Good ratings across all five key questions.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2025
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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
58 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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
Close House Nursing and 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, 2.9 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…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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