Care home
The Pines Residential Care Home
Care home in Ashington, Northumberland
The Pines Residential Care Home
Care home in Ashington, Northumberland
Operated by Sunny Okukpolor Humphreys
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
The Pines Residential Care Home is a 28-bed residential care home in Ashington, Northumberland. It is registered to provide personal care and accommodation for older people. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2020.
The CQC found The Pines to be Good for Safe, Effective, Caring and Well-led. The Responsive key question was rated as Requires Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 24 September 2020 · Last inspected 1 September 2020
Inspectors visited The Pines Residential Care Home in September 2020, a converted and extended building for up to 28 younger and older adults. The report describes care plans being regularly reviewed, medicines managed safely, training records kept up to date, and people able to make choices about their lives. Staff and people using the service said management had improved and that staff felt well supported.
- Risks to people and the service were monitored, and fire procedures and window restrictors were improved since the last inspection.
- Care plans are reviewed regularly, include advice from health professionals, and meet individual needs.
- Specialist dietary needs are catered for, and people are supported to attend health and social care appointments.
- Staff and management were described as supportive, with the provider visiting more often and the manager's oversight strengthened.
- The former registered manager had left but still held their registration with the CQC, and the current manager was pursuing registration.
- Some redecoration was still in progress and further development of the home and its outside space was planned.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
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 | — |
- 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
The Pines Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, 7.7 miles away. The local GP practice is SEATON PARK MEDICAL GROUP, 1.8 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
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…
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,…
Part of Sunny Okukpolor Humphreys
The Pines Residential Care Home is one of 3 homes run by Sunny Okukpolor Humphreys 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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