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Hillcrest is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Alnwick, Northumberland. It is operated by Malhotra Care Homes Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, dementia, older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Hillcrest provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Hillcrest in November 2019 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Hillcrest is located in Alnwick, within the Northumberland local authority area in North East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | South Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NZ |
| Phone | 01665 604464 |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Region | North East |
| Last inspection | 28 November 2019 |
| Provider | Malhotra Care Homes Limited |
Is Hillcrest registered with the CQC?
Yes. Hillcrest is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-6197235376
What type of care does Hillcrest provide?
Hillcrest provides nursing homes, specialising in sensory impairments, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs, physical disabilities.
How do I contact Hillcrest?
You can contact Hillcrest by phone on 01665 604464, or visit them at South Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NZ.
What is Hillcrest's CQC rating?
Hillcrest has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-6197235376
What are Hillcrest's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Hillcrest's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Alnwick?
There are 7 CQC-registered care homes in Alnwick. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/alnwick.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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