Calvert Trust Kielder

Kielder Water and Forest Park, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1BS

01434250232

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

30 March 2020

Provider

Northumbria Calvert Trust

Beds

20 beds

About Calvert Trust Kielder

Calvert Trust Kielder is a residential care home in Northumberland offering short breaks for people with physical disabilities and learning disabilities. Details of the CQC's most recent inspection findings are set out below.

Calvert Trust Kielder provides accommodation and personal care for up to 20 people with physical disabilities and learning disabilities, typically for short breaks lasting one to two weeks. The service focuses on outdoor activities in the forest and at the nearby reservoir, designed to help people develop new skills and greater independence while promoting choice and control. During the inspection, six people were using the service.

People told inspectors they felt safe and well looked after by staff. The service had assessed risks associated with daily activities and taken action to minimise these. Safeguarding procedures were in place to protect people from potential abuse.

The home was kept clean and tidy, and medicines were well managed.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 May 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 20 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE48 1BS

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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.

Rating report published 6 May 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 30 March 2020.

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

Read Calvert Trust Kielder'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 Calvert Trust Kielder, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Calvert Trust Kielder, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Calvert Trust Kielder'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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees