Abbey Court

Kenton Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE3 3UW

01912851720

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

22 August 2023

Provider

Malhotra Care Homes Limited

Beds

44 beds

About Abbey Court

Abbey Court is a nursing home in Newcastle upon Tyne, providing care for older people living with dementia. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Abbey Court provides residential nursing care for up to 44 older people living with dementia, with 43 residents at the time of inspection. The home regularly assesses risks and implements appropriate safeguards to minimize harm. People's medicines are managed safely and staff follow proper infection control procedures.

Health and safety checks occur regularly, and the home records accidents and incidents while taking action to prevent recurrence. Staff understand their responsibilities in protecting people from poor care and abuse, having received training on safeguarding procedures.

Source: CQC inspection report, 3 October 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 44 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE3 3UW

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 3 October 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 22 August 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 17 January 2018: Good
CaringPublished 17 January 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 17 January 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Abbey Court's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Abbey Court, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Abbey Court, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Abbey Court's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees