Astor Court

Lamb Street, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6XF

01670738890

Care Type

Nursing Care

Assessment date

7 March 2025

Provider

MMCG (CCH) (2) Limited

Beds

43 beds

About Astor Court

Astor Court is a nursing home in Northumberland, providing care for people with physical and mental health conditions. Details of its most recent CQC assessment are set out below.

Astor Court is a residential care home providing personal care for up to 43 people with physical and mental health conditions, with 36 people living there at the time of assessment. The CQC rated the home Good overall, following up on concerns that inspectors found no evidence to support.

Inspectors found medicines were generally well managed, staffing levels were sufficient, and staff were kind and caring. Food met people's needs, the home was clean, and governance was being strengthened. Some garden areas needed updating, which the provider had already planned.

People and relatives spoke warmly of feeling safe and well cared for.

Source: CQC assessment, 1 June 2025

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Practical details from the provider

Facilities include en-suite bedrooms, step-free access, a coffee shop and secure gardens.
The provider lists on-site parking, communal lounges, laundry and free Wi-Fi.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 43 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE23 6XF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Assessment published 1 June 2025. Assessment date recorded: 7 March 2025.

Read CQC's assessment overview

The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 1 June 2025. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.

Date of Assessment: 17 March 2025 to 20 March 2025. Astor Court is a residential care home providing personal care for up to 43 people who have physical and mental health conditions. At the time of the inspection 36 people used the service.
This inspection was planned to follow up on concerns received regarding care provided. We found no evidence to support these allegations.
A registered manager was in post.
Medicines were generally well managed. We gave feedback on procedures regarding homely medicines, creams and storage which was addressed by the provider. There was enough staff to meet people’s needs and protect them from harm. Staff were kind and caring. There were new activity staff in place to enhance social engagement.
People were provided with adequate food and drink, including specialised diets. Staff told us they were well led and worked with a dedicated team.
The home was clean and tidy. Some parts of the garden areas required work to update them and allow the areas to be utilised fully. This was planned by the provider. We will check this at our next assessment. Governance procedures were in place and were currently being updated after feedback.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Astor Court's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Astor Court, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Astor Court, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Astor Court's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

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