Wansbeck Care Home
Church Avenue, West Sleekburn, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5XE
01670 817 173Telephone
01204 591 811Admissions (Admissions)
Rooms availableRooms available
Overview
Welcome to Wansbeck Care Home, located in the village of Choppington, Northumberland. This converted former rectory is situated on the banks of the river Wansbeck from where it takes it name surrounded by the stunning Northumberland countryside
Each of our 37 bedrooms some of which are ensuite is furnished to a high standard offering Residents the chance to enjoy comfort and tranquillity. At Wansbecl providing independence and choice is very important – One reason we try and encourage residents to personalise their rooms with their own belongings to help them feel at home.
We believe that life at Wansbeck should include the best care, the best of life in the best environment.
All Marton Care residents are supported to live an active and fulfilled life. Our person-centred care ethos puts resident’s health and wellbeing central to everything providing a truly holistic care package.
The facilities at Wansbeck allow residents to enjoy other everyday routines that promote independence, from using the spacious communal lounges, enjoying the gardens and views to utilising the Beauty Salon.
‘We believe Wansbeck Care Home Choppington, will be the perfect choice for you. Our dedicated care team work closely with all our residents, to encourage them to take part in activities that are tailored to their needs based on their lifestyle preferences …’
Our home has a busy activities timetable, built around the key goals of mental stimulation, increased mobility and social engagement. Activities include arts and crafts sessions, gardening, exercise classes, cinema nights, quizzes, musical performances, and pamper sessions. Each activity is designed to enhance life skills and give a feeling of purpose and self-worth. There is a great variety of activities to try, with new activities added frequently.
The in-house chefs will prepare exceptional food from fresh, seasonal produce that’s locally sourced where possible. Menus will include a mix of delicious and nutritious options including traditional classic meals, Residents’ favourites and exciting international cuisine.
Care Types
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Duration
- Long-term
- Short-stay
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Age
- Adults 65 and over
- Adults under 65 yrs
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Type of care
- Dementia Residential
- Residential
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Short stay services
- Day Care Services
- Respite Care
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Specific care needs
- Brain Injury
- Challenging / Specialist Behaviour
- Diabetes
- End Of Life Care
- Frailty
- Hearing Impairment
- Heart Disease
- Incontinence
- Parkinsonism
- Sight Impairment
- Speech Impairment
- Stroke
- Young onset dementia
Care Home Facilities
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Key Features
- Dining Room
- Garden
- Lift
- Lounge
- Protected Mealtimes
- Purpose Built
- Quiet Area
- Resident Choice Dining
- Wifi
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Accessibility
- Escort Service to Appointments
- Free Parking (on-site)
- Wheelchair Access
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Leisure and Wellbeing
- Activities (bingo, etc.)
- Designated Smoking Area
- Hair Salon
- Individual/Group Outings
- Laundry Service
- Podiatry
- Post
- Terrace
- Wellbeing
Room Facilities
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Key Features
- Own Furniture Allowed
- Wifi
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Dining
- Meals In Bedroom
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Bathroom
- En Suite and Communal Bathrooms
- Wet Rooms
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Accessibility & Equipment
- Assisted Bathroom
- Call Bells
- Ground Floor Rooms
- Hoisting
- Wheelchair Access
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Leisure & Wellbeing
- Hairdressing (in room)
- TV Point
In The Area
Airport | Airport | 10.5 miles |
Bank | Bank | 0.6 miles |
Bar | Bar | 0.1 miles |
Bus Station | Bus Station | 3.6 miles |
Cinema | Cinema | 5.5 miles |
Dentist | Dentist | 1.0 miles |
Doctor | Doctor | 0.6 miles |
Hospital | Hospital | 0.7 miles |
Park | Park | 0.3 miles |
Pharmacy | Pharmacy | 0.5 miles |
Shop | Shop | 0.6 miles |
Supermarket | Supermarket | 0.6 miles |
Train Station | Train Station | 3.6 miles |
Languages
- English
Weekly Prices
Funding Sources
- Local AuthorityWhen your local authority pays for your care - sometimes referred to as 'state funding'
- Self-funding (private)When you pay for care home fees yourself
Regulator Rating
Overall: Good
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Safe:Good
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Effective:Good
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Caring:Good
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Responsive:Good
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Well-led:Requires Improvement
Additional Information
- 5* food safety rating
- no other accreditations
- no other accreditations
- We have received top 20 care home awards 4 years in a row. We have a 5* rating with the Environmental health department. We have received Cook of the year 2022 and Home support worker of the year 2024
- Top 20 Care home award 4 years in a row
- Marton Care cook of the year 2022, Home support of the year 2024