Care Home Ratings
Nursing home

Charlotte Straker House

Cookson Close, Corbridge, NE45 5HB

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 29 January 2019

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Last inspected 15 October 2020

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 19 Nov 2020

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Outstanding
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating unchanged since last inspection

2 rated inspections on record · First rated June 2016

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Hexham General Hospital

3 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Corbridge Health Centre

0.4 mi

1 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Boots

0.2 mi

1 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

3.3 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Northumberland (2025–26)

£882

per week, residential

£883

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

6

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

23.4% of people in Northumberland are aged 65 or over

44

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Details

Number of beds32
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
Last inspected15 October 2020
Registered with CQC since22 December 2010
Registered managerSamantha Danielle Willis

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaSensory impairment

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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