Located in Choppington, near Morpeth and Bedlington, Wansbeck Care Home offers a peaceful environment surrounded by nature, with access to parks, woodlands, and sea views.
The home provides personalised care services, including daily assistance, dementia and respite care. It also supports individuals with mental health conditions and learning disabilities, ensuring a safe and caring atmosphere. There is also a Men Only unit on site.
Wansbeck fosters an engaging community with a busy...
Care Provided by Wansbeck Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 40 Service Users
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
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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
- Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1,285
- Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1,325
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1,285
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1,325
Fees are Fully Inclusive however Podiatry ,Hairdressing & Accompanied GP/Hospital appointments are chargeable extras.
Contact Wansbeck Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
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Local Authority with Top-up - Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group/Owner
- Marton Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Beverley Chester (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (20)
Visiting
- Visitors Always Welcome
Parking
- Ample on site parking.
Wansbeck Care Home Reviews (85)
Wansbeck Care Home has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.094) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Wansbeck Care Home has 85 reviews.
MY best friend was a resident at this care home from June 2017 until her death in April 2019. During that period I visited very frequently. From the very beginning with the home, there was a lovely friendly spirit which still counts today. The staff without exception are all first-class, the way they go about their duties. Since her death, I have continued to visit the home and I am proud to help as a volunteer, to help in any way possible. Singing is a very important feature, singing and cleaning and some modified activities available for the residents. The effect for the residents is very rewarding. Firstly if I ever have to go into a home, my daughter who has POA knows that I shall want to spend my time at the Wansbeck.
My mother was in the home for 3 years and during that time actually improved in mind, spirit and health. She regained her wicked sense of humour yet still always said sorry and kissed the staff afterwards. It was a pleasure to visit her 3 times a year (I live in the USA). It was a great comfort to know she was with ‘family’ when so far away and on the tearful times I had to leave her there. They involved her in all celebrations and activities and encouraged her lovingly when she said she didn’t want to at first, then she loved it when she did join in. My mother never lost her smile while she was in their care. When she passed away, I saw staff members crying and so upset I had to comfort them. This is far above the care I expected yet it was the same for my father with the previous staff. Bless them all.
Thank you Colin, for your kind comments about our Care team. We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback for Wansbeck Care Home. We understand how upsetting it must have been, and are so pleased you felt that our team lived up to expectation and treated your Mother with dignity and the...
Wansbeck are always offering activities and entertainment.
Thank you, Joanne, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience with Wansbeck Care Home was so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised. Thank you once again and have a fantastic day!
Excellent home. Staff are very caring. Always made welcome when visiting. Activities available if required.
Thank you, Sarah, for sharing your recent experience of Wansbeck Care Home. We are pleased to learn it has been so positive. We really appreciate you letting us know how we are doing and it is rewarding to hear that you have been impressed with the quality of our care. Thanks again for your comments and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Take care.
Visited mam prior to the meal. Very happy with her surroundings noticed her legs had deteriorated and informed the manager as always went up to check and will keep an eye on her.
Thank you, Christine, for sharing your recent experience of Wansbeck Care Home. We are really pleased to hear you enjoyed the Christmas gourmet night at our home! We are grateful for your feedback and are happy to hear our staff and management have been so supportive to you. Thank you once again. Have a wonderful day.
My mother is always dressed and clean.
Thank you for your comments. We always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience was so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
I was pleased to see mam in the lounge interacting with others. She'd been to the hairdressers and had her hair done, she was in good spirits and full of chat. The carers do a fabulous job at Wansbeck and are all dedicated to their job. They always go above and beyond in all they do. Mam is always clean and tidy when I visit.
Thoughtful, reassuring and caring staff who have always got a smile on their faces 24/7.
The staff are all extremely friendly and helpful. They are very caring and attentive to my sister's needs looking after her sensitively and appropriately. The care home is always very clean and welcoming. The new sitting area outside (enclosed for safety) is a lovely addition and the ladies all had their sun hats on when I came to visit today.
My father has only been at Wansbeck Care Home for a short while. He has settled really well and on visiting him I am so happy that he is being cared for so well and I find the staff extremely caring and very friendly. They keep me informed as to his welfare.
Continue to rejoice that my mother resides here. She has the best care we could ever wish for and she is extremely happy here.
Very good service - very caring. My mother loves living here.
After 9 and a half years living at Wansbeck Care Home, I continue to see the dedicated care given to my aunt from all the staff who always meet and embrace her personal needs. Despite her frailty and progressive dementia, they still ensure she is able to enjoy life be it from the happy approach of the carers, the food and treats. She enjoys or simply being involved in daily activities where appropriate. On my weekly visit, she always appears happy and content.
This is a very happy care home.
Staff were friendly and helpful. The manager likewise.
Super service.
Excellent care home. Great staff, very helpful and care is taken at all times.
We were looking to find a home for a 95-year-old lady who we looked after.
After visiting other homes in the area we were very fortunate to be told a room had become available.
The staff and management have all made this lady feel welcome and cared about.
After some distressing times this lady, after a week, says she is, in her words, excited about her new home.
This is all down to the staff from the cleaning staff right through to management.
I had mixed feelings about my mother's care when she came out of hospital I didn't feel she was well enough to go straight back to her own home. The best thing we did was placing her in Wansbeck Care Home, the staff are brilliant, very friendly, nothing is too much bother. Mam has come along great, up walking about a massive improvement in her happiness.
My mum has been in the home for a week now after a long stay in hospital. We were dreading it but the staff have been fantastic, both with my mum but also with us, her family. They have been supportive and caring, whilst also being professional. They are always there with advice and have made what could have been a very traumatic time, so much better and it is a relief to know mum is in such a lovely, safe place.
Staff very cheerful and pleasant. Treat my husband very well, always helpful and caring.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 June 2023- Caring Good
- Effective Good
- Responsive Good
- Safe Good
- Well-led Requires improvement
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
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Awards / Recognitions (5)
- Recipient: Marton Care Homes LtdDate: Tuesday 28 Feb 2023
- Recipient: Marton Care Homes LtdDate: Thursday 30 Jun 2022
- Recipient: Marton Care Homes LtdDate: Wednesday 30 Jun 2021
Meet the Team (2)
Bev - Care Home Manager at Wansbeck Care Home
With over 35 years of experience in the care sector, Bev has been leading the team at Wansbeck Care Home as the home manager for the past 3 years. Her extensive background spans working with individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours, but her true passion is in dementia care, to which she has devoted more than 20 years. Bev is passionate about caring for the elderly and loves hearing their unique stories and experiences. She also places great importance on building relationships with their families, ensuring each resident is understood and cared for in a personalised way.
In her personal life, Bev enjoys time with her husband Ian, their 5 grown-up children, and 11 grandchildren—with a new baby grandson on the way. She is also a dog lover and enjoys spending time with her dog Lulu. When she’s not at work, you’ll often find her knitting thoughtful gifts for family members of her team.
At Wansbeck, Bev and her team are dedicated to creating a home-like environment where residents feel safe, supported, and valued. The care team is known for their compassion and willingness to go the extra mile for every resident. For Bev, Wansbeck is more than just a workplace—it’s a community and a family, and she is proud to lead such a dedicated and caring team.
Bev is always approachable, with an open-door policy, ensuring both residents and their families feel welcome and supported throughout their time at Wansbeck Care Home.
Meet the amazing care team at Wansbeck Care Home.
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