Best Care Homes in Hexham

Choosing a care home is one of the most significant decisions you can face. Hexham and the Tyne Valley have a range of registered care homes, all regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Dene Park House

Corbridge Road, Hexham NE46 1HN, the only care home in Hexham with a CQC Outstanding rating. Run by Northumberland County Council, it offers residential care for older people in a purpose-built setting. An Outstanding rating means the CQC has judged the home to be performing exceptionally well.

Acomb Court

Maidens Walk, Hexham NE46 1EN, a large, modern care home operated by HC-One. Rated Good by the CQC, it accommodates up to 76 residents in single en-suite rooms. Services include residential care, nursing care, and residential memory care for those living with dementia, plus short-stay respite care. Full activity timetable. Phone: 01434 604357.

Close House Nursing and Residential Care Home

Close House, Hexham NE46 1ST, an independently run home providing accommodation, nursing care, and personal care for up to 22 older people, including those with dementia. Rated Good by the CQC. Its smaller size means a more intimate, personal environment. Phone: 01434 602866.

Understanding CQC Ratings

The CQC rates care homes across five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. Always read the full inspection report at cqc.org.uk rather than just the headline rating.

Funding and Costs

Average care costs in Hexham are approximately £1,174 per week, though this varies by home and level of care. Contact Northumberland County Council's adult social care team for a needs assessment and means test to determine eligibility for local authority funding.