Care home
Hepscott Care Centre
Residential care home in Morpeth, Northumberland
Hepscott Care Centre
Residential care home in Morpeth, Northumberland
Operated by Kay Care Services
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.
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About
Hepscott Care Centre is a 40-bed care home in Morpeth, Northumberland, a short distance from the town centre. It provides residential, dementia and respite care. The home has its own private gardens and a quiet patio, and its communal spaces include a lounge and a dining room, where qualified chefs prepare meals on site each day. Care is individual, and the home aims to respect each resident's lifestyle. The Northumberland coast and countryside are nearby, and the home has transport links for visiting family and friends.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2022 report, with Good ratings for the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led areas.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 5 December 2022 · Last inspected 22 November 2022
Inspectors found Hepscott Care Centre, a residential home for up to 40 older people including some living with dementia, to be good overall, up from requires improvement at its previous inspection. Staffing was sufficient, safeguarding was understood, and medicines processes had improved. People and relatives described staff as caring and warm, and the home was said to feel like a welcoming, family-like place with good food.
- Staff are described as caring, kind and dedicated, with good relationships with the people they support and their families
- Safeguarding training is in place and staff know how to raise concerns
- Medicines management has improved, with effective assessment and support processes
- Staff follow good infection control practice and contact health professionals promptly when needs change
- The environment shows signs of wear and tear, and the provider has an immediate action plan for refurbishment
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Generally satisfactory
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 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). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
39 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 | — |
| 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 |
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Local health safety net
Hepscott Care Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, 7 miles away. The local GP practice is GREYSTOKE SURGERY, 1.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Morpeth
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Mind Active
Facilitating social inclusion activities with older people living in residential and nursing care homes, and community based wellbeing activities which also includes marginalised and isolated…
Carers Northumberland
Provide services, support and information to all unpaid carers in Northumberland.
Age UK Northumberland
To promote the well being of people over the age of 50 in and around the county of Northumberland, helping to make life enjoyable and fulfilling.
Isabella Community Association Ltd
Age UK Day Centre, Pre-School Nursery, Youth Clubs, Toddler Groups, Karate, Various Adult Arts and Craft Classes, Community Garden, Over 50's exercise class, Zumba, Boot Camp, Women's Institute,…
Lynemouth Day Centre Ltd
Day Centre for the elderly
Mid Northumberland U3a
Our charitable purpose is 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 activities…
Part of Kay Care Services
Hepscott Care Centre is one of 3 homes run by Kay Care Services 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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