Crows Nest
25 Prospect Place, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, NE64 6DN
Residential care home · 12 beds · Ms Jo Ball

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,154
- CQC rating
- Good
- April 2019
- Beds
- 12
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £59,995 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,308 a week
The typical live-in carer near Northumberland, set by the carer
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £953 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. 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.
About Crows Nest
Crows Nest is a residential care home in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, in the Northumberland council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 12 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Ms Jo Ball. The home has been registered since April 2011.
At its latest inspection, published April 2019, the CQC rated Crows Nest 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.
Crows Nest 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 Crows Nest include De Baliol, Beachville West End and Ashington Grange. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Learning disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Ms Jo Ball
- Registered with CQC
- April 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (April 2019)
- Council area
- Northumberland
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care across all five areas.
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
Crows Nest 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 Crows Nest
How much does Crows Nest cost?
Crows Nest 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 Crows Nest?
The Care Quality Commission rated Crows Nest Good in April 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Crows Nest provide nursing care?
No. Crows Nest is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Crows Nest offer dementia care?
Crows Nest is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Northumberland listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Crows Nest have?
Crows Nest is registered for up to 12 residents.
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.
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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