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.