Barchester Chester Court Care Home

Choppington Road, Bedlington NE22 6LA
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9.8 74 Reviews
  • Barchester Chester Court Care Home, Bedlington
Set in its own mature gardens, Chester Court is a state-of-the-art, purpose built facility. The home is situated in the heart of Bedlington, which is a picturesque former mining village in Northumberland.

They provide first-class 24-hour nursing care and there is also have a facility for respite care.

A team of highly-qualified and attentive staff really focus on the individual needs of residents with a tailored care plan for each person. And their dedication can be seen across the board - in their cooking, hospitality and organising activities for residents.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 41 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1431

This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment. For nursing care, Weekly Fee rate will be dependent on personal needs.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Barchester Chester Court Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Laura Tindle (Senior General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (41)

Barchester Chester Court Care Home Reviews (74)

9.8

Barchester Chester Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.831) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Chester Court Care Home has 74 reviews.

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Review from Bill S (Brother of Resident) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My sister has had mental health issues for over 5 years but is not demented, therefore to find a home able to meet her needs is difficult. For almost 4 1/2 years this home has done their utmost to accommodate my sister on all levels, nursing, personal care, activities, always with a smile and positive
outlook. No mean feat given my sister's demanding, negative paranoia and selfishness. Their tireless positivity I admire greatly, and cannot praise them highly enough for the peace of mind their dedication gives me.
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Review from Angela G (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 18 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been for our Christmas Lunch today with my Grandad. Once again everything was perfect.
The Lunch had a fair choice and they were willing to help my son who is a fussy eater.
The Manageress was again serving lunch and taking orders in.
Thank you, Ladies.
Reply from Pam Towers, Manager at Barchester Chester Court Care Home

Thank you very much for your review. I'm pleased you all had a good day, we all enjoyed it

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Review from Nigel B (Nephew of Resident) published on 23 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home is clean and welcoming. The staff are professional and make time to talk to residents and relatives.
The care provided is excellent and I could not wish for more.
I wouldn't mind moving in myself.
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Review from Tracy S (Grandmother of Resident) published on 7 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the day my Grandma came into Chester Court her world so improved and so did mine! Everyone from the cleaning staff to everyone else has been exceptional. My whole experience of care homes has changed due to this, taking a loved one into the care of others is a major thing and my prayers were answered
when I walked into Chester Court.
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Review from Karen M (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 6 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Just had an amazing lunch organised by the staff - excellent as usual. My father-in-law is a resident and he is very well looked after by the excellent staff. Very clean and pleasant environment for residents.
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Review from Pauline H (Regular Volunteer) published on 6 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Italian Day. Great menu, lovely food.
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Review from Brenda D (Resident) published on 6 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent, professional staff.
Excellent facilities providing comfort and pleasant surroundings.
Excellent attention to detail.
Organisation of activities is of a very high standard.
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Review from Yvonne B (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Extremely very good care home and staff. This is one of the best we have visited and in-house hospitality. Thoroughly recommended.
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Review from Ann M B (Niece of Resident) published on 5 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Chester Court really care about their residents and provide an exceptional standard of care tailored to their needs. It is a very welcoming, pleasant and safe home for those needing care towards the end of their lives or through incapacity. Relatives and friends are made welcome and able
to participate in their loved one's care. A good range of activities are organised for residents both inside and outside the home, as well as special events to which relatives are invited. This fosters a sense of common purpose and wider community to all involved.
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Review from Ann C (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Invited to lunch. It was a wonderful day.
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Review from Caroline E (Father of Resident) published on 9 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are fabulous and very polite and helpful any problems and you can speak to someone. there is also someone about. Just had a family Christmas get together. Meal was brilliant and everyone was helpful and jolly. Can't fault them. Would always recommend.
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Review from Patricia M (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Chester Court has cared for my mum during the last fourteen months until her death at the end of May. My mum suffered from advances stages of dementia and alzheimers. After a fall at home my mum lost her mobility and became bed bound. To improve her quality of life I decided Chester Court could provide
the purpose built environment in which mum could have a variety in her surrounding and contact with others. I was not disappointed. She was wheeled around in a recliner chair and able to watch activities although not able to participate. She was kept beautifully clean and treated with kindness and sensitivity until her death. The staff are cheerful and friendly and the open door policy on visiting is an excellent approach to caring for elderly dementia patients.
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Review from Eileen (Resident) published on 1 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Chester Court was highly recommend to me by a good friend who had carried out extensive research into nursing homes in the Northumberland Area. Her own mother is now a resident of the home. My own mother, who is 97 years old, was moved to Chester Court on Christmas eve, from the local hospital. She
has cellulitis and cancer and both conditions require daily care and monitoring. having visited the home in the past week to celebrate my mothers 97th Birthday, I noticed a big change in her. She is much calmer and happier and relaxed and this has been an enormous source of relief to the family. The staff are kind, committed and aware. Excellent vibe.
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Review from Donna (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father was placed in Chester Court in June 2014 at first with dread as I live 400 miles away. I visited him the week after he was admitted there and straight away I was put at ease. The staff are very friendly and caring. I was free to call in anytime of day and stay as long as I wanted. The staff
were not only caring to my Dad but also to myself. the home is a fantastic place with excellent staff. Nothing is too much for them. For the last 18 months Chester Court gave my father a new lease of life after being bedridden for years, he was able to get out and about, living again in his last few months. My father made many friendships with people in Chester Court not only with residents, staff also. Chester Court was his home and the staff make it a wonderful place.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.831)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.831) out of 10 for Barchester Chester Court Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.831 for Barchester Chester Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (149 Excellents x 5) + (28 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 178 Ratings = 4.831
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barchester Chester Court Care Home is based on 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 41 registered maximum number of service users is 8.2, which has been reached with 15 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 9 Dec 2024

Overall Good

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  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Laura

Laura Tindle

Job Title: General Manager

Hi, my name is Laura and I am the General Manager.


Thank you for taking the time to look further into what we have to offer to you or your loved one. Here is an opportunity to look at some of our staff team in the home, who all play a vital role in day-to-day life.


I am a qualified nurse and have over 20 years of experience in the care sector starting as a care assistant.


I bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the home. I am very passionate about enhancing resident experiences and ensuring that our residents are at the centre of everything we do.


I work with a long-standing supportive team who aim to achieve the best for the home. I look forward to welcoming you to our home.

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