Astor Court
Cramlington, NE23 · 0.0 km · 43 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,154 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
CQC: Good
Astor Lodge
Lamb Street, Cramlington, NE23 6XF
Nursing home · 29 beds · Maria Mallaband Care Group
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £2,051
- CQC rating
- Good
- April 2025
- Beds
- 29
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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The typical nursing home in Northumberland
£2,051a week
About £106,626 a year
For a couple, two places: £4,101 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,344a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
Staying at home could cost about £707 a week less, £36,738 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £2,746 a week less than two places.
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23 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Northumberland
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About Astor Lodge
Astor Lodge is a nursing home in Cramlington, in the Northumberland council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 29 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Maria Mallaband Care Group, which operates 72 care homes in England. The home has been registered since October 2011.
At its latest inspection, published April 2025, the CQC rated Astor Lodge Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Astor Lodge has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Northumberland with a fee on record typically charge about £1,154 a week for residential care and £2,051 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 95 registered care homes in Northumberland. The nearest to Astor Lodge include Astor Court, Hartford Court and Scarbrough Court, 2 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
Registration
- Provider
- MMCG (CCH) (2) Limited
- Brand
- Maria Mallaband Care Group
- Registered with CQC
- October 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (April 2025)
- Council area
- Northumberland
- Town
- Cramlington
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found risks, staff support and management systems needed improvement, although care was generally appropriate.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Astor Lodge has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Northumberland typically charge about £1,154 a week for residential care and £2,051 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,080 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Astor Lodge
How much does Astor Lodge cost?
Astor Lodge has not published its fees. Care homes in Northumberland typically charge about £1,154 a week for residential care and £2,051 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Astor Lodge?
The Care Quality Commission rated Astor Lodge Good in April 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Astor Lodge provide nursing care?
Yes. Astor Lodge is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Astor Lodge offer dementia care?
Yes. Astor Lodge is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Astor Lodge have?
Astor Lodge is registered for up to 29 residents.
Care at home
23 live-in carers within about an hour of Northumberland
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £950 to £1,190 a week. 20 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
Evelyn S.
2 reviews
From £1,050 a week, 16 years caring
Based about 28 minutes from Northumberland. Can care for a couple
Margaret I.
1 review
From £1,204 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 30 minutes from Northumberland
David R.
2 reviews
From £1,120 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 35 minutes from Northumberland. Can care for a couple
Sithembiso S.
1 review
From £924 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 41 minutes from Northumberland. Can care for a couple
See live-in carers near NorthumberlandProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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23 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Northumberland
Live-in, a week
typically £1,080
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Hartford Court
Cramlington, NE23 · 1.8 km · 75 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,286 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Scarbrough Court
Cramlington, NE23 · 1.9 km · 58 beds
CQC: Good
Nursing care
£1,777 to £2,324 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week