Care home
La Cura House
Care home in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland
La Cura House
Care home in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland
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
La Cura House is a care home in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, in North East England, with 60 registered beds. The home says its priority is to provide care and support for its residents, and that it aims to treat each person as an individual with attention to their happiness.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its report published in 2022. The home was also graded Good in each of the five key questions: whether it is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 10 February 2022 · Last inspected 15 December 2021
Inspectors found that staff at this nursing and personal care home, which has 60 places for people aged 65 and over and had 38 residents at the time of the visit, treated people warmly and were familiar with individual preferences. People and their relatives were involved in decisions about care, and people were supported to keep their independence and choice. Concerns that were raised were listened to and dealt with promptly.
- Staff were described as kind, caring and respectful, with care that maintained people's dignity.
- Residents said they felt safe with care staff, and staff knew how to raise concerns.
- Infection prevention and control practice was found to be good, and care was tailored to each person's needs.
- People, relatives and visiting professionals said the management team was approachable and responsive.
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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 CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
89 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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
La Cura House is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is WELL CLOSE MEDICAL GROUP, 0.4 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…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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