Wallace Mews
Wallace Mews is a residential care home in South Shields, South Tyneside (NE33 3BE). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Wallace Mews
Wallace Mews is a residential home in South Shields supporting adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults and people with physical disabilities. We also provide respite stays, arranged in advance so that a short stay feels like coming somewhere known rather than somewhere strange. We are a small setting and we run it as the residents' home. People choose how their rooms look, have a say in the meals and the shopping, and get involved in the running of the place as much as they wish. Support covers personal care where that is needed, medication, health appointments and money, and it covers helping people get out to whatever they are interested in locally, whether that is work, a course, a club, the shops or family. Where physical disability is part of the picture, we think carefully about equipment, seating, hoisting and access, because those details decide how much independence somebody actually has. Where communication takes a different form, we learn it, record it, and take advice from families and from speech and language colleagues. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We would rather you judged us by how the house feels than by anything written here, so please arrange to visit and meet the people who live with us.
Care provided at Wallace Mews
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 15 February 2024
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Wallace Mews
Where is Wallace Mews located?
Wallace Mews is a residential care home in South Shields, South Tyneside, NE33 3BE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Wallace Mews provide?
Wallace Mews is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Wallace Mews's CQC rating?
Wallace Mews is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 15 February 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Wallace Mews offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Wallace Mews offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Wallace Mews
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Wallace Mews is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Wallace Mews 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. Wallace Mews 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?
Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.
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
Wallace Mews 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
Indicative figures for the North East, not a quote from Wallace Mews. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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