Wentworth Grange
Care home in Riding Mill, Northumberland
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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Wentworth Grange is a care home in Riding Mill, Northumberland, set in a Victorian country house that dates back about 150 years and stands in around four acres of landscaped grounds, roughly three miles from Corbridge. The home offers residential nursing care, and it also provides short-term respite stays for people who need a temporary place to live. Staff are available around the clock, and support ranges from help with bathing, dressing and bedtime routines to supervised nursing care. The home has 51 registered beds. Its dining options are Restaurant Talia and the Terrace, where meals are prepared by a chef, and residents can take part in garden walks, seated fitness classes, games, group outings and social events.
The Care Quality Commission rates Wentworth Grange Good overall, with Good ratings for being safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. The home also runs Hampton House in Hexham, a separate dementia care facility with a maximum of 14 residents.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
4 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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
Wentworth Grange is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Victoria Infirmary, 14 miles away. The local GP practice is CORBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE, 2.7 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Riding Mill
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Tynedale Stroke Club
Tynedale Stroke Club provides relief and support for people living in the Hexham and Tynedale area, Northumberland, who have suffered stoke, in particular by the provision of support, advice,…
Tynedale U3a
The Objects of the U3A are 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…
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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