Care home
The Willows
Residential care home in Bedlington, Northumberland
The Willows
Residential care home in Bedlington, Northumberland
Operated by Anderson Nursing
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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
The Willows is a privately owned care home near the centre of Bedlington, a historic market town in south Northumberland. Registered for up to 27 residents, it provides residential and respite care, including for people living with dementia, Alzheimer's, mental health needs or complex health needs. Residents with dementia are not separated from others.
Age UK and the local charity Mind Active provide activities such as seated exercise, puzzles and quizzes. A hairdresser visits each Wednesday, and a traditional afternoon tea is served on Fridays. Meals are cooked on site by the home's own catering team, with dishes such as pies and freshly baked cakes. There are no restrictions on visiting during palliative care. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2024 report.
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
80 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
The Willows is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, 4.1 miles away. The local GP practice is BEDLINGTONSHIRE MED.GROUP, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bedlington
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…
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,…
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.
Lynemouth Day Centre Ltd
Day Centre for the elderly
Stroke North
Meet twice monthly for social activities and to provide speakers to give talks and information on subjects which are appropriate to those who have suffered strokes and also their carers. In…
Part of Anderson Nursing
The Willows is one of 2 homes run by Anderson Nursing 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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