North Bay Group
Wansbeck Care Home
Residential care home in Choppington, Northumberland
Operated by North Bay Group
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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
Wansbeck Care Home is a 40-bed home in Choppington, Northumberland, operated by North Bay Group. It sits about five miles southeast of Morpeth and north of Bedlington, in a setting of local parks, woodland and open green space, with the coast and seaside town nearby. The home provides residential care, dementia care and respite care, and also supports people living with mental health conditions and learning disabilities. Its gardens and communal areas are open to residents, and residents may decorate their rooms and bring their own furniture. The home runs an activities programme and works with the local community. The Care Quality Commission rated it Good overall in its 2023 report, with Good ratings for safe, effective, caring and responsive care, and a rating of Requires Improvement for well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 13 June 2023 · Last inspected 25 May 2023
Inspectors looked at a focused set of areas at Wansbeck Care Home, which is registered for up to 40 older people, including people living with dementia, and had 33 residents at the time of the visit. Staff were described as prompt in responding to people's needs, relatives expressed confidence in their loved ones' safety, and the environment was reported as clean. The provider has made recent safety improvements to the building and has recruited more staff, which has reduced reliance on agency workers.
- Medicines administration was found to be safe, with clear records and regular stock checks and audits.
- Staff were trained, supervised and had their competence assessed regularly.
- The provider has made recent improvements to the building's safety, including new locks and redecoration, and has further refurbishment planned.
- The provider worked well with external professionals and acted on their advice.
- Systems for identifying patterns and trends were in place but had not always been used effectively.
- Care plans and risk assessments had not always been reviewed in a meaningful way, and some daily records were not person-centred or easily accessible.
- The registered manager was asked to review their understanding and application of the duty of candour.
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
96 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 | — |
| 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
Wansbeck Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, 6.1 miles away. The local GP practice is SEATON PARK MEDICAL GROUP, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Choppington
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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.
Mind Active
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Isabella Community Association Ltd
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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…
Part of North Bay Group
Wansbeck Care Home is one of 49 homes run by North Bay Group 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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