Crows Nest
Crows Nest is a care home in Newbiggin By The Sea, run by Ms Jo Ball. CQC rated it Good overall in August 2026 (last checked 28 August 2026). It has 12 beds. It is registered to support people with a learning disability or autism.
- Care home without nursing
25 Prospect Place, Newbiggin By The Sea, Northumberland, NE64 6DN
What CQC says
Overall rating
The service is performing well and meeting expectations.
The same as the rating before it (Good, 9 April 2019).
Last checked by CQC: 28 August 2026.
The five key questions
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Is it safe?
Goodrated 1 month ago (28 August 2026)Is it effective?
Goodrated 1 month ago (28 August 2026)Is it caring?
Goodrated 1 month ago (28 August 2026)Is it responsive to people’s needs?
Goodrated 1 month ago (28 August 2026)Is it well-led?
Goodrated 1 month ago (28 August 2026)
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Understanding this rating
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Earlier ratings
Overall ratings this service had before, newest first. These are CQC’s own earlier ratings.
- Good9 April 2019Read the report (opens in a new tab)
- Good2 September 2016Read the report (opens in a new tab)
- Requires improvement15 July 2015Read the report (opens in a new tab)
- Requires improvement21 January 2015Read the report (opens in a new tab)
About this service
- Type of care
- Care home without nursing
- Who it supports
- Learning disability or autism
- Number of beds
- 12
- Nursing care
- No, personal care only
- Registered since
- 18 April 2011
- Local council area
- Northumberland
Who runs it
- Provider
- Ms Jo Ball
- Kind of provider
- Individual