Station Court

Station Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8HE

01670817222

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

23 February 2021

Provider

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

Beds

64 beds

About Station Court

Station Court is a residential care home in Northumberland, providing accommodation and personal care for older people, including some living with dementia. The CQC's most recent findings on the home are set out below.

Station Court accommodates up to 64 people, some with dementia. At the time of inspection, 54 residents lived there. The home had implemented robust infection prevention systems with sufficient PPE available, including aprons, gloves and masks.

Staff demonstrated appropriate use of protective equipment and had completed training in donning and doffing procedures. Regular COVID-19 testing was conducted for both staff and residents, with a vaccination programme in place.

Staff spoke positively about working at the home and supporting residents. The care team appeared engaged and motivated in their roles.

Source: CQC inspection report, 18 March 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger 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 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: 64 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE63 8HE

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.

Rating report published 17 December 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 23 February 2021.

SafePublished 22 November 2018: Good
EffectivePublished 22 November 2018: Good
CaringPublished 22 November 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 22 November 2018: Good
Well-ledPublished 22 November 2018: Good

Read Station 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 Station 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 Station 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 Station 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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees