Allan Court

Benwell Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6RU

01912741100

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

21 February 2022

Provider

Shaftesbury Care GRP Limited

Beds

62 beds

About Allan Court

Allan Court is a nursing home in Newcastle upon Tyne, offering personal and nursing care to adults, including some living with dementia. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Allan Court provides personal and nursing care for up to 60 people, some of whom live with dementia, across three floors of an adapted building. At inspection, 57 residents were living at the service.

Relatives expressed satisfaction with infection prevention and control measures, describing staff as reassuring and committed to keeping everyone safe. The home was following government guidance while allowing unrestricted visits. Residents were being actively supported to access the community, including trips to shops and time spent outside the care home.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 March 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The building has three dining rooms and five lounge areas.
The home has its own landscaped gardens.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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: 62 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE15 6RU

Registered care categories

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

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 25 December 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 21 February 2022.

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

Read Allan 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 Allan 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 Allan 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 Allan 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