Derwent Care Home
Derwent Care Home is a residential care home in Newcastle Upon Tyne, County Durham (NE17 7PL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Derwent Care Home
Derwent Care Home is a residential care home near Newcastle Upon Tyne providing care for older people, including people living with dementia, along with shorter respite stays. We try to keep the home domestic rather than institutional. People get up when they wake, eat what they like, and pass the day as they choose. Some are in company from breakfast onwards and some would far rather have their own room and the paper, and neither preference draws any comment from us. The care covers help with washing and dressing, prompting and administering medication, meals cooked on the premises, support with mobility, and somebody always about when a person needs them. For those living with dementia we keep the routine steady and the staff familiar, and we arrange the house so that it is easy to understand and move around in. The area is home for most of the people living here, and family are welcome whenever they wish to come. Our most recent rating from the Care Quality Commission is good, and you are welcome to visit.
Care provided at Derwent Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 23 October 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Derwent Care Home
Where is Derwent Care Home located?
Derwent Care Home is a residential care home in Newcastle Upon Tyne, County Durham, NE17 7PL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Derwent Care Home provide?
Derwent Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Derwent Care Home's CQC rating?
Derwent Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 23 October 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Derwent Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Derwent Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Derwent Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Derwent Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Derwent Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Derwent Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Derwent Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Derwent Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Derwent Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the North East
Derwent Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £750 to £1,000 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £850 to £1,100 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North East, not a quote from Derwent Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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