Close House Nursing and Residential Care Home
Close House, Hexham, NE46 1ST
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 6 December 2019
Last inspected 14 December 2020
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 25 Dec 2020
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating unchanged since last inspection
3 rated inspections on record · First rated December 2015
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Hexham General Hospital
Nearest GP surgery
Burn Brae Medical Group
2.9 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Lloyds Pharmacy
2.9 mi
Nearest dentist
2.9 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)
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.