SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Good
EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?Good
CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?Good
ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?Good
Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?Good
CQC hasn't inspected this home for more than 5 years. It re-inspects based on risk, so an old rating doesn't count against a home on this site, but it may not reflect the home today. ?
Beech Tree House is a 86-bed nursing home in Alnwick, Northumberland, run by Prestwick Care Limited. CQC registers it to look after older people, people with dementia, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with mental health needs. Most homes in Northumberland are smaller: the median there is 36 beds.
64 other homes in Northumberland share its tier, “Good”. Its kitchen was rated 5 for food hygiene in September 2026. 95% of homes in Northumberland also score 5. Of the 6 closest rated homes, none is rated above it. 4 of Prestwick Care Limited’s 4 rated homes are Good or Outstanding (compare care home groups).
CQC rated it Good overall and in all five key questions in February 2022.
