Carewise Homes
Summerhill
Residential care home in Alnwick, Northumberland
Operated by Carewise Homes
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.
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About
Summerhill is a residential home in Alnwick, Northumberland, run by Carewise Homes and registered with the Care Quality Commission for 29 residents. It provides residential care and dementia support for older people. All 29 bedrooms are single occupancy and en suite, and many can also accommodate couples. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall, with Good grades for safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led care, as stated in its 2025 report.
The home's building includes a dining room, three lounges and a drawing room, recently renovated, with most overlooking the gardens. Residents have access to a hydrotherapy room, off-street parking with level access, and a lift to the second floor. A hairdresser visits weekly, and shops, restaurants and bus stops are a short walk away in a quiet setting.
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). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
69 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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 | — |
- 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
Summerhill is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, 23.8 miles away. The local GP practice is ALNWICK MEDICAL GROUP, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of Carewise Homes
Summerhill is one of 10 homes run by Carewise Homes 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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