Scarbrough Court
Alexandra Way, Cramlington, NE23 6ED
Nursing home · 58 beds · Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution

- Weekly fee
- £1,777 to £2,324
- reported by the home, October 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- June 2023
- Beds
- 58
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £92,404 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,554 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 £433 a week less, £22,516 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £2,199 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 Scarbrough Court
Scarbrough Court is a nursing home in Cramlington, in the Northumberland council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 58 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution, which operates 14 care homes in England. The home has been registered since March 2016.
At its latest inspection, published June 2023, the CQC rated Scarbrough Court 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.
Scarbrough Court has told us it charges £1,777 to £2,324 a week for nursing care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in October 2026. That comes to about £92,404 a year. It is about 54% above the typical residential fee in Northumberland of £1,154 a week.
There are 95 registered care homes in Northumberland. The nearest to Scarbrough Court include Harwood Court Care Home, Hartford Court and Jane Percy House, 1 of which has 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
- Brand
- Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution
- Registered with CQC
- March 2016
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (June 2023)
- Council area
- Northumberland
- Town
- Cramlington
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, caring and well-managed care, with improvements still needed to medicines storage, meals and garden 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
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | £1,777 to £2,324 as of October 2026 Reported by the home “Our permanent self-funding fee is £1776.53 per week - £2323.69 per week. (Nursing Low - Nursing High)” | Reported by the home “Our permanent self-funding fee is £1776.53 per week - £2323.69 per week. (Nursing Low - Nursing High)” |
| Respite care | £1,954 to £2,556 as of October 2026 Reported by the home “Our private fee for self-funding (RESPITE), ranges from £1954.18 per week - £2556.06 per week. (Nursing Low - Nursing High)” | Reported by the home “Our private fee for self-funding (RESPITE), ranges from £1954.18 per week - £2556.06 per week. (Nursing Low - Nursing High)” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,080 a week near Northumberland, and one carer can look after a couple.
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Common questions about Scarbrough Court
How much does Scarbrough Court cost?
Scarbrough Court charges £1,777 to £2,324 a week for nursing care (as of October 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Scarbrough Court?
The Care Quality Commission rated Scarbrough Court Good in June 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Scarbrough Court provide nursing care?
Yes. Scarbrough Court 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 Scarbrough Court offer dementia care?
Yes. Scarbrough Court is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Scarbrough Court have?
Scarbrough Court is registered for up to 58 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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