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Astor Court Care Home

Residential care home in Cramlington, Northumberland

Operated by Countrywide

CQC Good43 bedsDementiaResidential
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement Community
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.
AddressLamb Street, Cramlington NE23 6XF, UK
Beds43
Weekly feefrom £1,095 · 2026
En-suite95%
Opened1990
All-inclusiveNo

About

Astor Court Care Home in Cramlington, Northumberland, is a 43-bed residential facility operated by Countrywide. It provides residential care, respite care, and specialist dementia nursing support. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.

The home supports older adults requiring residential or short-term respite placements, including those with dementia care needs and complex health requirements.

Care provided

Dementia
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Cafe or Restaurant
Dining Area
Gardens
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Wellbeing Classes

What's nearby

GP surgery1.1 miles
A&E: Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital0.6 miles
Bus stop2.6 miles
Train station2.5 miles
Shops0.8 miles
Pub or bar0.8 miles
  • Near a main road

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

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtLimited
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesLimited
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysAdequate

Local crime statistics

202 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Anti-social behaviour32%
violent crime18%
Shoplifting13%
Criminal damage & arson10%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.

What Northumberland council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Astor Court Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, 0.6 miles away. The local GP practice is NETHERFIELD HOUSE, 1.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital · 0.6 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
NETHERFIELD HOUSE · 1.1 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Astor Court?
Astor Court is based in Cramlington and is conveniently near to many local facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Astor Court?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. Astor Court has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care does Astor Court provide?
Astor Court offers several forms of senior care, including respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the total bed capacity at Astor Court?
At present, Astor Court can accommodate 43 individuals.
Who is the proprietor of Astor Court?
Countrywide is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Astor Court offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Literature and Poetry, Physical Fitness, and Dance & Music.
How much does care at Astor Court cost?
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Information last reviewed September 2026.

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