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.
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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.
Overall very good care home. Friendly staff. Always clean.
I like to come down and see my dad he's always happy.
When I found Wansbeck, they took me in, comforted me, reassured me they would care for Dad. They have done exactly that. All of the staff are professional, treat my Dad with dignity, respect and humour. There is always a smile and laughter to share. The staff don't just do a job, they make a happy home for the residents. They "get" my Dad. They know him and care about him
My husband has received superb care in this home since his admission in September 2016. The staff deliver a very high standard of personalised care are very observant in noting any changes in my husband's condition. Communication has been excellent and both myself and my husband are very happy with his surroundings and care. He is kept warm, comfortable and entertained, in a safe environment in which he clearly feels secure and valued.
Very happy with the care given to my mam who has dementia, my father is now in the same home and is receiving the same wonderful care and respect.
Yes I am happy here, I have never has a bad time yet, the girls are great. The carer who looks after me is great, the matron is very nice we have great times, we love sitting in the garden for our dinner.
I enjoy living here the food is good and the staff are all lovely and friendly and very respectful. My bedroom is always cleaned and bedding always cleaned and changed often. I'm 100% happy with everything and have go no problems.
My father-in-law did not spend long in Wansbeck before he passed away suddenly. However, in this short time I could see we had picked the best place for him. The staff were always pleasant and caring towards him, even during his agitated periods. They did all they could to comfort him, treating him with great care, kindness and dignity, which was also extended to us. My father-in-law really appreciated all the staff and what they did for him, he said they were all lovely to him we knew when we left after visits, that he was receiving the best possible care, this reassured us a great deal which was a great comfort to us. Thank you ever so much.
Upon my uncles passing all staff were very helpful and caring and spoke highly of my uncle. I am very happy with the service.
My mother-in-law is happy here, I wouldn't want her in any other home. The staff are very caring, helpful, friendly and understanding.
I am so happy my grandma is well cared for by the great care staff at Wansbeck. The deputy manager is very supportive and always helpful.
Have been happy living here for the past 8 years. For me its a happy place to live and I have everything I need. I find all the people are warm and friendly and I am treated good. I love being here.
A fantastic care home, all the staff are excellent and very caring and give the best possible dignity. Had looked around several care homes before choosing this one and cant praise them enough, have never had any cause for concerns of his welfare and the standard of his care is second to none in every aspect. This home is to an exceptional standard. Being able to visit my dad and see him as happy and content means everything. I cannot thank any of the staff enough for the fantastic job they all do.
This is a high quality care home which is evident from every aspect. The care and dignity given is the best. The staff are highly knowledgeable and very friendly. Cleanliness all through is of a very high standard both of residents rooms and public facilities. The residents are well catered for with lots of activities for those that wish to take part. The food is excellent with lots of variants. My husband is blind, deaf, has cancer and Alzheimer's, but I have never had any cause for concern about his wellbeing. I am so glad that I chose this care home as I don't think I could have chosen a better place.
My uncle has been here for six years. Overall I have always found that he has been well looked after. His family have always been contacted and kept informed of his care. The staff are wonderful and always giving help to those that they care for.
Good, friendly, clean.
This home is good, the food is good, the staff are excellent. They make me laugh but also they are there when I want support, the deputy in my opinion is fab. All in all they're all great, the gardener is great, we have a lovely place here, nothing is a bother to anyone
My wife has been in care at this home for just over a year now. I am very pleased at the standard of care and dedication of the staff and have no doubt it wi8ll continue in the future.
I think a lot of this home, I would not go anywhere else, the staff keep on the right way. I like all the staff, I eat plenty the food is good. I get what I like here, the tuc shop comes so I can get my sweets. One of the girls too me shopping for new clothes and we had our lunch it was great. I am very satisfied here. The manager is very good, she plans things for us.
I like being able to have a lie in, staff take me out when I need to go anywhere. I really enjoyed my food which I'm served and offered. The staff will put my bets in the horses.
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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