Crows Nest is a residential care home in Newbiggin By The Sea, run by Ms Jo Ball. It is registered for up to 12 residents and supports people with a learning disability or autism.
CQC rated it Good overall in August 2026, and Good in all five key questions. Across Northumberland, 89% of the 92 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding.
CQC rating
Good
Published 28 August 2026
Rated this month
- 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
Read the full inspection report on cqc.org.uk ↗
How it compares in Northumberland
Crows Nest is in the Good tier, alongside 62 other homes in Northumberland.
Of the 92 rated care homes here, 89% are Good or Outstanding
(England: 83%).
- Outstanding 4 (4%)
- Good, with Outstanding areas 9 (10%)
- Good 63 (67%)
- Good, with an area to improve 6 (6%)
- Requires improvement 10 (11%)
- Not yet rated 2 (2%)
Half of Northumberland's ratings are more than 3.4 years old. How tiers work
See all 94 care homes in Northumberland →
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