No 11&12 Third Row

11 & 12 Third Row, Linton Colliery, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5SB

01670860116

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

16 October 2023

Provider

Mr J & Mrs D Cole

Beds

4 beds

About No 11&12 Third Row

No 11&12 Third Row is a residential care home in Northumberland, providing support for people with learning disabilities or autism. The findings below set out what CQC observed during its most recent inspection.

This residential care home supports up to four people with learning disabilities or autism in two converted terraced properties arranged as a single building. At the time of inspection, three people were living there, each with their own room while sharing bathing, toilet, kitchen and lounge facilities in a family-style setting. Staff and the registered manager demonstrated a good understanding of residents' needs and communication styles, including non-verbal communication.

People were supported to have choice about their daily lives, with inspectors finding that residents were well supported in their daily activities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 January 2024

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE61 5SB

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

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 4 January 2024. Latest inspection date recorded: 16 October 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 23 August 2018: Good
CaringPublished 23 August 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 23 August 2018: Good
Well-led: Requires improvement

Questions prompted by these ratings

Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read No 11&12 Third Row'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 No 11&12 Third Row, 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 No 11&12 Third Row, 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 No 11&12 Third Row'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