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Residents are at the heart of everything that they do with staff providing care based on...
Care Provided by Castleview Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 49 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public 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
- Care coverage 24 hour 7 days per week, tailored to the needs of the Resident.
- Furnished accommodation.
- All meals and drinks.
- In-house laundry service.
- All in-house activities organised to promote physical and mental wellbeing amongst Residents.
Additionally, Residents can request the following external services for an extra charge:
- Chiropody
- Hair Dressing
- Vision and/or hearing visits
- Dedicated dentist
- Newspaper delivery
- Landline telephone
- Trips and days out are subsidised through the Residents Fund, but may incur a small fee.
Please note that fees published are indicative only. Prices vary based on room sizes. Final fees to be charged are based on an assessment of the needs and preferences of every Prospective Resident at Langley House.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Castleview Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Castleview Care Home 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Ascot Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Stephen Dunn(Registered Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1999
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (49)
Visiting
- Relatives are welcome at anytime, altough they kindly ask that you aim to visit outside of protected meal times. Castleview is a pet friendly home and welcomes well trained pet visitors with a little advanced notice. Prospective Residents can book a tour to be shown around, meet the Castleview team and have their questions answered.
Parking
- Visitor parking is available to the rear of the home.
Castleview Care Home Reviews (33)
Castleview Care Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.191) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Castleview Care Home has 33 reviews.
My wife received wonderful care during her seven months stay. The staff were professional and caring. The management and staff were a dedicated team. Should I need to be in a care home Castleview would be my first choice.
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. It means a great deal to hear your wife received such good care during her time with us, and that the staff came across as professional, caring and truly dedicated. We're touched to know that Castleview would be your first choice if the time ever came...
I never ever worry about dad. Staff treat him like family, his room is spotless and his care bespoke and person centred around his needs. Thank you above and beyond for all you do. Steve the manager has become a well trusted professional who always makes you feel inclusive and welcome
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We're pleased to hear you never have to worry about your dad since he's been at Castleview, and that his care feels tailored to him and well suited to his needs. We're delighted that Steve has earned your trust and always makes you feel welcome and...
My father spent a short period of time in Castleview Care Home. The care he received was excellent, so caring and supportive. His room was light and airy with plenty of space for visitors. The meals were exceptional quality. I wish Dad had moved to Castleview earlier. Extremely happy with his care.
Thank you for sharing your lovely feedback about Castleview. We are very pleased to hear that you feel our staff were caring and supportive during your father's stay stay with us, and that you found his room light, airy and welcoming for visitors. It's also great to hear that the quality of the...
We were always made to feel welcome too when visiting.
I would recommend Castleview Care Home.
Thank you for sharing your review of Castleview. We're pleased to hear that our team made treated your cousin with respect and kindness, and that you always felt welcome when visiting. Your recommendation means a great deal to the manager and the whole team, and we'll make sure to share your kind...
We were fully consulted at each stage and clear and timely information given. Our experience was in the dementia ward, where those with different stages and aspects of the disease were treated with kindness and good humour.
Thank you for sharing your experience at Castleview during your mum's stay. We would like to offer our sincere condolences to you and your loved ones, and we are truly grateful that you've taken the time to send us such kind words. Ensuring compassionate care for both our residents and their...
The only negative thing we could say was that from time to time they were short staffed which inevitably has an impact, but isn't really a fault of the home, maybe just a sign of the times.
All the staff were so very mind to mum, no one could have asked for more. Nothing was too much trouble, even at the end. I would always recommend Castleview Care Home.
My mother was a resident at Castleview for approximately two and a half years. During that time, the care she received was excellent. She was always clean, and she enjoyed the food and loved the staff. I, too, found all the staff and management team to be excellent. I have no hesitation in recommending Castleview.
Very sadly, Mam passed away a mere two weeks later, her stay all too brief. The staff are so lovely and a credit to the Management.
I would not hesitate to recommend a stay for your loved ones.
I would highly recommend Castleview Care Home.
The disabled parking bays should be marked with yellow lines and yellow disabled signs on the ground in the bays. This should apply to staff and workmen vans.
Castleview Care Home is a place you can trust to look after the people you love. The manager and his team delivered the care they promised us from the beginning to the end of my father-in-law's stay there. We gave them our trust and they didn’t let us down.
Thanks once more to the manager and his team for all that they do which is above and beyond.
From our limited experience, I would have no hesitation in recommending Castleview and giving 100% to the staff for all their help and support.
Our mum spent the last five months of her life at Castleview Care Home following a stroke that left her immobile. All of the staff made her time there as comfortable as possible, treating her with respect and compassion throughout. Our family members were able and welcome to visit every day and our dog was able to lie on her bed which brought a smile to her face. Our dog also toured the general lounge to say hello to other residents. The team at the home were always available to talk to us concerning Mum's condition and any concerns we had throughout her stay and towards the end, we were able to be with her round the clock. We cannot thank the staff enough for their professionalism and humanity in making such a difficult time for her and us more bearable.
There was very good teamwork, all staff were professional but had a friendly, caring nature with a much-needed sense of humour! Special thanks also to all staff who comforted our family, chatted to us and offered us drinks at all times of day and night!
Staff are all excellent, extremely kind and caring and made Mum and the whole family very welcome whenever we visited. Would certainly recommend the home to others.
I can not recommend Castle View enough for anyone to stay. Mum is a stroke victim with limited movement and speech, and the staff's care for her was fantastic!
Consistently excellent care. Castleview Care Home stands out above the pack and we feel really fortunate for Mum to be cared for there.
Very obliging, hardworking staff and management. Mam is being very well cared for, and my family are very pleased with the care being provided.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 20 February 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
Bed Vacancies
Posted: 27 July 2026For more information on the specific beds available, please contact the care home directly.
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Meet the Team (2)

My name is Steve Dunn, and I am responsible for managing Castle View Nursing Home.
I have worked in social care since leaving school over 35 years ago. I have Local Authority and private sector experience. I have worked in residential and community-based services.
I have a passion for delivering true person-centred care and Dementia services.
When I'm not at work, my hobbies include Photography, woodwork and spending time with my two beautiful black Labrador retrievers.

Hi, I'm Fiona. I have worked in care for over 20 years, and I have a wealth of experience working in residential care.
I have supported the Castle View in various roles, including Senior Carer and Administrator.
I have been instrumental in developing administration systems that help run the home smoothly.
My hobbies and interests include Gardening, Local History and Country Dancing. I am an active member of my local community, and I regularly organise local events and raise funds for charities close to my heart.
Frequently Asked Questions about Castleview Care Home
What types of Care is Castleview Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Castleview Care Home have?
There are 49 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Castleview Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Castleview Care Home to the centre of Alnwick?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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