Barchester Healthcare
Woodhorn Park
Residential care home in Ashington, Northumberland
Operated by Barchester Healthcare
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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
Woodhorn Park is a Barchester Healthcare home in the town centre of Ashington, Northumberland, with good public transport links and local amenities close by. It is a purpose-built home providing residential and dementia care for 61 registered beds. Its specialist Memory Lane Community is designed to support people living with dementia, using colour, visual cues and adapted tableware to aid orientation and reminiscence. Residents live in separate units with a family feel, and care plans are drawn up with each person and their relatives.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2023 report, with Good grades across the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led key questions. The home's activities programme aims to help people keep life skills, social interaction and a sense of purpose.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 20 February 2023 · Last inspected 24 January 2023
Inspectors found Woodhorn Park, a 61-place home for people with dementia and personal care needs, now rated good after a focused check. People were kept safe, risks were assessed and reviewed, medicines were handled safely, and staffing, training and recruitment were judged adequate. Staff were described as caring and kind, people were supported to keep their independence, and the management team was seen as supportive with a positive culture.
- Risks to people are assessed and reviewed when needs change
- Medicines are managed safely and staff are trained and recruited appropriately
- Staff are described as caring and kind, and dignity and respect are upheld
- Quality checks take place and improvements are made, with a supportive management team
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
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
246 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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 | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £832 |
| 2025 | £882 |
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Local health safety net
Woodhorn Park is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, 7.6 miles away. The local GP practice is SEATON PARK MEDICAL GROUP, 0.9 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 Barchester Healthcare
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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