Wellburn House
Main Road, Ovingham, Prudhoe, NE42 6DE
Residential care home · 35 beds · Wellburn Care Homes

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,154
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- July 2026
- Beds
- 35
- 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 Wellburn House
Wellburn House is a residential care home in Prudhoe, in the Northumberland council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 35 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Wellburn Care Homes, which operates 14 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published July 2026, the CQC rated Wellburn House Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Wellburn 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 Wellburn House include Havendene Residential Home, Rose Tree House and Red Brick 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
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- Wellburn Care Homes Limited
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (July 2026)
- Council area
- Northumberland
- Town
- Prudhoe
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found good infection control, PPE supplies and visiting arrangements.
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
Wellburn 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 Wellburn House
How much does Wellburn House cost?
Wellburn 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 Wellburn House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Wellburn House Requires improvement in July 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Wellburn House provide nursing care?
No. Wellburn House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Wellburn House offer dementia care?
Yes. Wellburn House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Wellburn House have?
Wellburn House is registered for up to 35 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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Stay at home with a live-in carer near Prudhoe
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