Abbeyfield Residential Care Home - Castle Farm

Castle Farm Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1RF

01912857174

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

16 February 2022

Provider

Abbeyfield Northumbria

Beds

24 beds

About Abbeyfield Residential Care Home - Castle Farm

Abbeyfield Residential Care Home - Castle Farm is a residential care home in Newcastle upon Tyne, providing personal care for older people. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Abbeyfield Residential Care Home - Castle Farm accommodates up to 24 people with residential care needs, including some living with dementia. The home provides a range of activities to support residents' wellbeing, including a visiting pianist and dedicated activities programs. The registered manager has prioritized meaningful engagement, recognizing how isolation and restrictions have affected residents and taking steps to restore social activities and companionship.

Staff demonstrate a strong commitment to continuity of care, with minimal reliance on agency workers. This approach helps build consistent relationships between staff and residents, enabling the team to better understand individual needs and preferences.

Source: CQC inspection report, 12 March 2022

Specialist Care

Older people

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 24 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE3 1RF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

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 23 October 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 16 February 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Abbeyfield Residential Care Home - Castle Farm'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 Abbeyfield Residential Care Home - Castle Farm, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Abbeyfield Residential Care Home - Castle Farm, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Abbeyfield Residential Care Home - Castle Farm'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