Briardene Care Home
Briardene Care Home is a nursing home in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne (NE5 1NA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Briardene Care Home
Briardene Care Home is a nursing home in Newcastle upon Tyne. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, we support people living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. With nurses on duty at every hour, medication, skin care, nutrition, pain and mobility are managed here, and a change in somebody's condition is noticed by people who know how they usually are rather than by a stranger reading a chart. A good deal that would otherwise become a hospital admission is handled in the person's own room instead. We work closely with GPs and community teams and we tell relatives about changes promptly rather than waiting to be asked. Being kept informed is part of the care rather than a courtesy added to it. We are careful that the clinical side does not take over the day. People are helped to dress properly, to eat food they actually like, to get outside and to see whoever they want at whatever hour suits. Being well looked after and having a day worth getting up for are two separate achievements. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and visit if you are considering nursing care in the city.
Care provided at Briardene Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 26 May 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Briardene Care Home
Where is Briardene Care Home located?
Briardene Care Home is a nursing home in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1NA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Briardene Care Home provide?
Briardene Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Briardene Care Home's CQC rating?
Briardene 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 26 May 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Briardene Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Briardene Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Briardene Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Briardene Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Briardene Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Briardene 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?
Yes. Yes. Briardene Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Briardene 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?
Yes. Yes. Briardene Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
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
Briardene 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
- Nursing care: £950 to £1,250 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North East, not a quote from Briardene Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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