
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £2,051
- CQC rating
- Good
- October 2025
- Beds
- 50
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £106,626 a year
For a couple, two places: £4,101 a 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.
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 Red Brick House
Red Brick House is a nursing home in Prudhoe, in the Northumberland council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 50 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Akari Care, which operates 28 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2011.
At its latest inspection, published October 2025, the CQC rated Red Brick House 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.
Red Brick House 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 Red Brick House include Havendene Residential Home, Wellburn House and Rose Tree House, 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
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Akari Care Limited
- Brand
- Akari Care Limited
- Registered with CQC
- November 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (October 2025)
- Council area
- Northumberland
- Town
- Prudhoe
Red Brick House was rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found kind care but gaps in risk records, visitor screening and management checks.
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
Red Brick House 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 Red Brick House
How much does Red Brick House cost?
Red Brick House 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 Red Brick House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Red Brick House Good in October 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Red Brick House provide nursing care?
Yes. Red Brick House 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 Red Brick House offer dementia care?
Yes. Red Brick House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Red Brick House have?
Red Brick House is registered for up to 50 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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