Healthcare Management Solutions
Riverside House
Nursing home in Morpeth, Northumberland
Operated by Healthcare Management Solutions
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- 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
Riverside House is an independent care home in Morpeth, Northumberland, providing residential, nursing and dementia care for older people and adults with physical disabilities. The home has 46 bedrooms, each with an en-suite, and is built on the banks of the River Wansbeck. It has a large garden, its own car park, and is close to the historic centre of Morpeth and its shops. Activities such as film shows, baking and art take place both inside and outside the home, and trained staff are on site at all times.
The Care Quality Commission rates the home Requires Improvement overall. Its key-question grades are Good for Caring and Responsive, and Requires Improvement for Safe, Effective and Well-led. The report was published in 2026.
Care provided
Specialist care
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). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
39 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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 | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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
Riverside House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, 7.8 miles away. The local GP practice is GREYSTOKE SURGERY, 0.3 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 Healthcare Management Solutions
Riverside House is one of 7 homes run by Healthcare Management Solutions 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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