Care home
Wansbeck Care Home
Care home in Choppington, Northumberland
North Bay Group
Wansbeck Care Home
Care home in Choppington, Northumberland
Operated by North Bay Group
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.
About
Wansbeck Care Home is a 40-bed residential and dementia care home run by North Bay Group in Choppington, Northumberland. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across Safe, Effective, Caring and Responsive care. The Well-led key question is rated Requires Improvement.
The home provides person-centred care in the North East, with staff focused on supporting residents' dignity, independence and individual needs.
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
96 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
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
Wansbeck Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, 6.1 miles away. The local GP practice is SEATON PARK MEDICAL GROUP, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Choppington
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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.
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…
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 North Bay Group
Wansbeck Care Home is one of 49 homes run by North Bay Group 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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