Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution
Scarbrough Court
Nursing home in Cramlington, Northumberland
Operated by Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution
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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
Scarbrough Court is a 58-bed care home in Cramlington, Northumberland, operated by the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution. It provides residential, nursing and dementia care, with specialist support for people living with dementia. The home was rated Good across all five key questions by the Care Quality Commission in its 2023 inspection.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 29 June 2023 · Last inspected 25 May 2023
Inspectors found that people using this nursing and personal care home, including some living with dementia or a physical disability, felt secure, and that the team was considerate in its day-to-day support. Enough suitably recruited and trained staff were in place, and people were supported to make their own choices in ways that restricted them as little as possible. The home was found to be clean and suited to people's needs.
- Staff across the team, including managers, were described as considerate by people and their family members.
- Enough suitably recruited staff were on duty to meet people's needs and keep them safe.
- Staff received training and support that helped them keep their skills and wellbeing in good order.
- People had a choice of food and drink to suit their needs, and infection control procedures were followed effectively.
- Medicines were generally well managed, but inspectors recommended that the provider review medicine room temperatures to strengthen procedures.
- Inspectors recommended that the provider make fuller use of, and better maintain, the outdoor garden spaces.
- A small number of people made negative comments about meals, and the registered manager said these would be addressed.
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Care provided
Specialist care
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
202 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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 |
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Local health safety net
Scarbrough Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, 0.8 miles away. The local GP practice is VILLAGE MEDICAL GROUP, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Cramlington
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Isabella Community Association Ltd
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Stroke North
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The Hardman Centre
Provision of high quality services in supporting older people facing isolation or loneliness and for the parents of pre-school children seeking excellent early years education for their children
Carers Northumberland
Provide services, support and information to all unpaid carers in Northumberland.
The North Tyneside Carers Centre
The organisation aims to improve the quality of life for carers in North Tyneside by supporting them through a high quality service, shaped by carers' needs and is accessible to all carers.…
Age UK Newcastle and North Tyneside
To improve the quality of life for older people
Part of Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution
Scarbrough Court is one of 15 homes run by Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution 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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