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Residents can take advantage of a hydrotherapy room, off street parking with level access and weekly visits from a hairdresser.
Each resident is treated with respect, their privacy protected and their dignity preserved.
Care Provided by Summerhill
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 29 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- 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
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Summerhill for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Summerhill 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
- Carewise Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Caroline Thomas (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (29)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (29)
Summerhill Reviews (44)
Summerhill has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.362) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Summerhill has 44 reviews.
Superb staff - who go up and above the job description. Highly professional and curteous superb from the top down. I highly recommend the care home everything I could ask for.
Thank you for your lovely words. It means so much to us to know that you have so much faith in us.
Dad has been in Summerhill since last May and continues to be well looked after by the very caring staff. Any concerns or worries are dealt with quickly and efficiently. A few weeks ago he turned 99 and the staff made the day very special with a big cake and singing. I was very touched by the fuss they made of him.
We are always happy to work with famillies to achieve the best outcome for our residents.
I will pass on your kiind words to the team, we love to hear we have got it right!
If I could give summerhill more then 5 stars I would. Fantastic home fantastic staff and amazing management staff. From the moment my mum entered summerhill she has been looked after with total care and made to feel like she still has independence. On arriving management were outside waiting for my mum and to show us around. I can not recommend summerhill enough.
I'm so glad we were there to welcome your mum on arrival. First impressions matter and we wanted her to feel special from the start. It sounds like we got it right!
What you said...
My mother has been living in Summerhill for over a year now. I couldn't be happier with the care she is receiving. The staff are fantastic, very caring and professional. They treat Mother with such kindness. The home has entertainment and activities 5 days a week for the residents to participate in if they wish to. I would definitely recommend Summerhill.
We absolutely love having your mum here. The team are brilliant and they genuinely care about every single resident, so I'm thrilled that comes across.
I'm so pleased she's enjoying the activities too! We have such a laugh...
After a stroke my aunt was unable to go home and for 6 months was a temporary resident. Finding such a welcoming and supportive care home was a Godsend. The staff made a massive difference to her recovery and cared for her with great kindness. She loved the food, all the activities and chatting to the staff. The management were helpful and supportive as we navigated her move to sheltered accommodation. I would highly recommend Summerhill to other families.
Thank you for your lovely review, your aunt will be missed by all of us, don't be a stranger!
I consider myself so fortunate to have found this care home for my mother. I cannot praise the management, staff, activities coordinator and chef too highly. My mother spent her final eighteen months here and considered it her home from home. She absolutely loved the staff and I know they loved her.
Thank you so much for your review, we were privileged to care for your mum, so many laughs and funny stories, a unique lady.
This care home is excellent. They look after residents very well and provide entertainment which is based on the entertainment you would expect at a resort. The management and staff are truly great.
Thank you so much for the lovely review! I will pass this on to our staff, its always lovely to know we are doing well!
My mother is very strong-willed, but all the staff have proved very capable at ensuring she's comfortable and well cared for.
Her medication was reviewed and recalibrated to a very positive effect - something that her local GP had never managed previously. Ongoing healthcare is managed well, with patience and a sense of humour.
Thank you for such a positive review. Your mum is great fun, and a pleasure to care for!
Particularly the four staff members in particular.
Food is cooked well and is nutritious.
Room is lovely with a nice view. Quiet location with adequate parking near to town centre.
Thank you so much for your review! Our kitchen team work very hard to produce home-cooked tasty meals. I will pass your lovely comments on to all of our staff, we hope to see you soon!
This home is fantastic. The staff are wonderful; they are so caring and make sure residents are made to feel special.
Thank you so much! Your Mum was amazing! She has left an enormous gap; I will pass this review to the staff.
My granny has been in for respite. She came home and told us she immediately wanted to put her name down for a permanent place. We were so happy with the care she received. My mum had her first holiday in five years, and I can't say thank you enough! The management team are truly caring, and this is obviously passed down.
Thank you for your review. It's lovely to hear your Grandmother enjoyed her stay; she is welcome back anytime! I will pass on your kind words to our team.
Mum moved to Summerhill for respite care and then temporary care. She eventually passed away at the end of January. The care and attention given by the staff was excellent. The attention to mum's sometimes complex needs was invaluable. The family were made to feel very welcome - part of the Summerhill family. Nothing we asked for was too much trouble. We would certainly recommend this home to anyone.
It was a privilege to support your Mum through the last days of her life.
Her meals were fabulous.
I will be forever grateful for the care that you gave her.
I will share your review with the staff; thank you!
Looked after my relative so well - like home.
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for your kind words. I have shared your review with the staff, we do this job because we care, but it's lovely to be appreciated!
Mum stayed with Summerhill care home for two weeks at the end of June. Couldn't ask for a nicer, more helpful team to look after her. Staff were always friendly and polite, always close by to help when help was required, and never complained. One staff member even phoned in from home to check if my mum had received her jug of water. Couldn't recommend them highly enough.
Thank you so much! Your Mum is an amazing woman! She was funny and entertained us all; she is welcome back any time.
Mum was a long-term resident of Summerhill Care Home. She liked to remain in her room so that the carers were as much part of her life. They took the time to talk to Mum when they could, during lockdowns this was especially important. I shall be forever grateful for the kindness and caring they gave Mum over those years. I would absolutely recommend Summerhill to anyone who is looking for a kind and caring place for their relative.
I will pass on your lovely words to the whole team.
I cannot speak highly enough of the wonderful, caring staff at Summerhill who have looked after my 91-year-old mum so well since her arrival at the end of January 2022. Because of Covid restrictions, it was five weeks before I could visit my mum for the first time, and I was so pleased and relieved to see she was happy, safe and settled. She loves her room and all the carers who look after her. I could not ask for more.
I will pass your comments onto the staff. It's a pleasure to look after your Mum; we are enjoying getting to know you, and of course, your lovely dog!
We were so pleased for you to finally be able to visit your Mum; you were apart a long time while she was in hospital.
A caring, professional team of lovely staff and ancillary workers. A small home with a good atmosphere. Summerhill has been redecorated, new floor, coverings and furnishing, has good gardens and practical facilities. A safe, clean, modern facility for our loved ones - not a huge machine.
Thank you for a lovely review; it's always good to know that the hard work the staff do is appreciated. I will pass on your kind words to the staff.
I am quite happy with the care and attention my mother is receiving at Summerhill care home during these terrible times. There is one little problem; it is about the hearing aid system, no one seems to be able to put them in properly as she cannot do it herself, as she is very deaf.
I am so pleased that you are happy with the care your mother is receiving.
The hearing aids staying in are certainly a challenge!
Staff are very helpful, but many do not seem happy with some recent changes. The new seats do not seem suitable for elderly residents, no backs to lean on. It is good that the home is being redecorated etc but need to think more about the suitability of furniture.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 December 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- 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
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Carewise Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Carewise Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Carewise Homes Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Summerhill.
Meet the Team (1)

Caroline Thomas who has over 20 years’ experience in elderly care.
Caroline is passionate about providing every resident at Summerhill with the absolute
best experience that the team at Summerhill can offer. Everyday provides another
opportunity to make someone smile!
Summerhill has a home from home atmosphere, and we consider ourselves a family;
many of our staff have been with us for many years.
Frequently Asked Questions about Summerhill
What types of Care is Summerhill registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Summerhill have?
There are 29 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Summerhill?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Summerhill to the centre of Alnwick?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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