Barchester Healthcare
Station Court
Residential care home in Ashington, Northumberland
Operated by Barchester Healthcare
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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
Station Court is a care home in Ashington, Northumberland, run by Barchester Healthcare. The purpose-built home has 64 registered beds and provides residential care, dementia care and respite stays. Its Memory Lane Community is designed for people living with dementia, and staff receive specialist dementia training developed with the Centre for Dementia Research at Leeds Beckett University. Care plans are drawn up with each resident and their relatives and reviewed regularly, and they shape daily life, activities, nutrition and social contact.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall, with Good ratings for each of its key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. The report was published in 2020. The home is set in landscaped grounds close to local amenities in the centre of Ashington.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- 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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
246 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 | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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
Station Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, 7.5 miles away. The local GP practice is SEATON PARK MEDICAL GROUP, 1.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Ashington
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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.
Carers Northumberland
Provide services, support and information to all unpaid carers in Northumberland.
Lynemouth Day Centre Ltd
Day Centre for the elderly
Mid Northumberland U3a
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Mind Active
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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,…
Part of Barchester Healthcare
Station Court is one of 242 homes run by Barchester Healthcare 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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