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Care Provided by Craghall
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 38 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Room rates cover the individuals' personal care needs, their private room, laundry services, daily wellbeing planner (a wide variety of activities and events tailored to the service users including minibus trips) all main meals and regular snacks and refreshments. The rate does not cover private costs such as a hairdresser fee, although a hairdresser does visit the home on a weekly basis.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Craghall for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Craghall to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Wellburn Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Chelsea Mcbeth (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 1998
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (36)
Visiting
- The team welcome visitors of residents and clients to the home and aim to be as flexible as possible. Visitors are welcome to pop-in but calling the home to pre-arrange a visit is preferred.
Parking
- Private parking on-site available.
Craghall Reviews (81)
Craghall has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.739) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Craghall has 81 reviews.
I know my mam is safe now after many months of worrying.
I highly recommend Craghall to anyone who wants the best care for their loved ones.
Thanks to all the staff, you all do a fantastic job.
We're thrilled to hear that you and your mam have had a positive experience at Craghall. We're committed to providing exceptional care and support to our residents, and it's wonderful to know that we've been able to alleviate your concerns and provide a sense of safety and security for you and your...
Our mother had almost 4 years at Craghall. She was very happy and regarded it as her home. Could not fault the staff as they treated her as if she was one of their own family.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review about your mother's experience at Craghall. We're thrilled to hear that she felt happy and at home during her almost four years with us and that our staff provided her with the care and love she deserved. It's a testament to our team's...
My mum has been a resident of Craghall for five years. The care and support she has received from all the staff has been exemplary. She is very happy and enjoys taking part in the many varied activities when she is able. As a visitor, I am always made to feel welcome and find the atmosphere friendly, relaxed and homely.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback about your mum's experience at Craghall! We're thrilled to hear that she has received exemplary care and support from our staff, and that she's happy and engaged in our activities. We're also delighted to know that you feel...
I am very satisfied with the care and attention my husband receives at Craghall. The staff are very understanding and concerned about my husband and he seems very contented living at Craghall.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review with us! We're thrilled to hear that you're satisfied with the care and attention your husband has received at Craghall. It's music to our ears to know that our staff have been able to provide a sense of comfort and understanding...
Almost one year ago I had to choose a suitable care home for my mother who suffers from advanced Alzheimer's disease. After many visits to others, I arrived at Craghill and was immediately struck by how caring and professional the staff I spoke to were. I no longer worry about the care my mother receives here compared to her previous location. She is looking a picture of health now. In fact, we joke she has a better social life than us due to regular trips to and activities.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that your mother has settled in so well and is thriving at Craghall. Our team works hard to provide a warm and welcoming environment, and it's fantastic to know that the care has made a positive impact on...
From sing-a-longs, to trips, to movie days and crafts there is always something going on to keep my great auntie busy.
It’s a huge weight off the family’s mind to know that she is well cared for and all her needs are met.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your great auntie's experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that she has settled in well and is now enjoying the various activities and outings that we offer. Our staff truly care about each resident and work hard to make sure they feel comfortable...
My mother was a resident of Craghall Care Home for just over two years. She sadly died on 29/11/2023. The care and love she received, and indeed our family, was exemplary. The care team are a dedicated, cohesive and hard-working group of people. The support we all received made us feel part of the Craghall family, and we are very grateful.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're deeply sorry for your loss, and it means a lot to hear that your mother and your family felt supported and cared for during her time with us. We will make sure to pass on your kind words to the rest of the team at Craghall.
Choosing the right care home for a loved one can be a very emotional and daunting experience yet from our very first meeting with the manager, we knew we’d chosen the perfect place for our beloved mum. The environment and the quality of care provided at Craghall are, we believe, second to none and during the final four weeks of her life there the entire team proved to be utterly outstanding. End-of-life care is truly a vocation and every single member of staff from domestic and catering, through entertainment, daily care and management afforded both my mum and us, her family, the utmost respect, kindness, compassion and love. We truly cannot thank them enough for everything they did to make her last days the most comfortable they could have been and for taking us all under their wing during this time. Nothing, however small, was too much trouble for them and we will never forget this or them. They are an absolutely outstanding group of women.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your heartfelt review of Craghall. Providing compassionate care is the core of what we do, and we're so thankful to have been able to support you and your mum during such a sensitive time. Your kind words about our staff are much appreciated and we'll be sure to pass these on to the rest of the team at Craghall.
My mum was a resident at Craghall Care Home for almost two and a half years and throughout this time she received exceptional care and support. She sadly became quite poorly in November and we as a family opted for her to remain at Craghall until she passed away as she had created such a strong bond with the wonderful team of carers and staff. My mum suffered from Dementia so remaining in familiar surroundings with loving and caring people was very important to her and provided immense support to myself and family during this difficult time. I can honestly say I have never felt so truly grateful to a group of individuals from domestic staff to kitchen assistants, carers and the whole management team. Every person showed the utmost care and respect to not only my mum but to our entire family. I will remain truly grateful to Crahall for making my mum's final years and days as special as they possibly could be and recommend them to anyone looking for a care home specialising in dementia.
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely review of Craghall and please accept our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are deeply touched to have played a part in making your mother’s final year’s special. Your kind words about our team mean a lot, and we will make sure to share them with the rest of the staff at Craghall.
Craghall staff are always very caring and have the interests of the residents at their heart. Everyone is very friendly and very accommodating to visiting relatives. The setting of Craghall is lovely and in the summer we enjoy going into the grounds. I would recommend Craghall to anyone.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, we are so pleased to hear you have had a positive experience at our Craghall home. We will be sure to pass on your comments to the wider team.
Mum engages with the activities and is encouraged to do so. The staff have a good understanding of my mum's likes and dislikes and tailor activities accordingly.
She is always happy when staff engage with her. She gets frustrated and upset at things and wants to be home, but this is more to do with her diagnosis rather than care she is receiving.
Thank you so much for your lovely review and we will be sure to pass on your comments to our Craghall team. We are so pleased to hear Mum is settling in well at Craghall and getting involved in the activities on offer, as well as your kind words about our staff. Many thanks, Wellburn.
It was decided by family, that after over three years of looking after my wife, my health needed a break! The staff are super, always cheerful and there to lend a hand. The senior team were very helpful and informative and kept the family up-to-date and informed at all times. My wife spoke very highly of those caring for her.
Craghall is a lovely care home with lovely grounds for clients and visitors to enjoy. There is always something being organised for residents-day trips out, special lunches, entertainment and crafting sessions. The staff are always happy to update on individuals' welfare and advise on any needs they may have.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of our Craghall home - we will make sure to pass on your kind words to the rest of the staff at Craghall!
Craghall was the third care home we tried for my uncle when he returned to the UK. The first two were ok; however, it has only been since he moved to Craghall that he has felt completely happy. The care home building and large gardens are lovely and very well-kept. The staff and residents are extremely nice, and I don't think we could have found a better place than Craghall.
Thank you so much for your lovely review - we are so pleased your uncle is now settled and happy after moving to Craghall! We will make sure to pass your kind words on to the team at Craghall.
I was both surprised and relieved at how well my mother has settled into Craghall as she was always so independent. It took a little while but the staff are so nice and friendly with her that she now feels very much at home. Unfortunately, old age is robbing her of her memory so when I ask what she's been doing or what she had for lunch she can't remember but I'm told she does participate and she certainly looks well on it. Craghall is well situated on the edge of Jesmond dene park with a lovely garden to sit in during the summer which made it a bit easier to cope with the restrictions imposed during covid. So I'm satisfied that my mother is in a good place for this stage in her life.
We are so glad to hear that your mother has settled into our home so nicely and is happy at Craghall! Thank you for the kind words - we will pass your message on to the rest of our team.
The decision for Mam to go into a care home was taken out of our hands by her consultant, it took a little while for her to settle in but a move to a room downstairs did the trick. Since then I couldn't ask for better care for her, the staff are all friendly and down to earth and nothing is too much trouble mam really enjoys the food especially the puddings! Even though the home is on a busy road when you're in the grounds you feel like you're in the middle of the countryside. I have peace of mind that mam is looked after properly 24/7. I have thought about negatives concerning the home and can say I can't name any.
Anne, it's great to know your mum is enjoying her time with us at Craghall! Each one of our teams works hard to make sure every aspect of the home is up to a perfectly high standard, so it's lovely to hear there are only good things to say - from food to activities to the care itself, we make sure that everything is adapted to each of our residents' needs.
Being sat at mealtimes with alike people (residents) helps but is not guaranteed and can cause me anxiety associated with this.
Thank you for the feedback - here at Craghall, our doors are open to residents who need care but whose issues are not severe enough for nursing. This at times includes people with mild forms of dementia, which our staff have been trained to work with, and we would not turn them away when they need...
I actually feel a survey/review like this would be much better if done at a local level and some observations could be made without it appearing as a complaint.
It's great to hear that our staff have been helpful and welcoming - it is so important to us that our residents and their families are supported through every step of the way. We are always happy to hear what you have to say, so please feel free to get in touch with us.
Very warm and friendly atmosphere. Dad's content so we are relieved. We think he feels safe and relaxed.
Hi Judith, it's lovely to hear that your dad is happy at Craghall! Our residents' safety and happiness are priorities to us and our staff, we will make sure to pass on your kind message to the rest of our team.
On the whole, the senior staff listen and try to do their best to resolve any difficulty or problem/complaint they receive. The less senior carers can vary, depending on the pressures they may be feeling under at the time and may just hope the problem/complaint will "go away" without receiving attention.
Hi Jean, thanks for your feedback. Here at family-run Wellburn, we deal with every problem or complaint we receive with the utmost care and attention. In fact, we value all feedback, good or bad - it's this feedback that allows us to shape the way we do things and gives us a good indication of the...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
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- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Awards / Recognitions (13)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Wellburn Care Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Wellburn Care Homes Ltd
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Meet the Team (2)

Chelsea started her career with Wellburn Care Homes in August 2015, when she joined our Eighton Lodge care home as a Care Assistant. Chelsea then progressed to Team Leader, before being promoted to Deputy Manager in March 2018. Chelsea has gained vast knowledge in all aspects of person-centred care and caring for residents with dementia, and her aim is to make sure all of her residents are happy within their home. In 2021, Chelsea’s continued dedication, hard work and vast knowledge saw her promoted to Home Manager of Eighton Lodge. At the beginning of 2022, Chelsea relocated to Craghall care home as a Deputy Manager, before taking over as Manager at the end of 2025.
Qualifications include:
- NVQs Level 2, 3, 4 & working towards her Level 5- Level 3 Administration of Medication
- Moving & Handling Train the Trainer
- Basic Life Support Train the Trainer

Mary's journey with Wellburn Care Homes started in 2019 when she joined our Whorlton Grange home as a Care Assistant. She progressed to Team Leader at Whorlton Grange in 2020, then moved to Craghall as a Team Leader in 2024. Mary was promoted to Deputy Manager at Craghall in 2025.
Qualifications:- NVQ level 2 and 3
- Level 3 Administration of Medication.
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