Garden House
Residential care home in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland
Operated by Wellburn Care Homes
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).
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About
Garden House is a residential care home in Spittal, on the outskirts of Berwick-upon-Tweed, on the Northumberland coast in North East England. It is part of the Wellburn group and has 36 bedroom suites, each designed for privacy and independence, with room service available around the clock. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission overall, with Good grades for the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led key questions.
The home has spacious lounges, a cinema lounge, a reading corner and a sunny decked area with space for gardening all year round, along with lawned and patio gardens. A dedicated Lifestyle Coordinator plans daily activities around each resident's preferences, including theatre visits, exhibitions, trips to the seaside, summer barbecues and local community events. Families are welcome to take part in outings and events, and the home has links with local schools and clubs.
Care provided
Facilities
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 SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
89 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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 | — |
- 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
Garden House is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is UNION BRAE & NORHAM PRAC, 1.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Berwick-upon-Tweed
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
Part of Wellburn Care Homes
Garden House is one of 14 homes run by Wellburn Care Homes 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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