Hillcrest

Hillcrest is a nursing home in Alnwick, in the Northumberland council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 50 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Prestwick Care, which operates 16 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2019.

At its latest inspection, published November 2019, the CQC rated Hillcrest Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Hillcrest has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Northumberland with a fee on record typically charge about £1,364 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 95 registered care homes in Northumberland. The nearest to Hillcrest include Abbeyfield House, Summerhill and Beech Tree House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.