Brooke House

Ronald Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE15 7AY

01912748484

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

1 March 2022

Provider

Prestwick Care Limited

Beds

50 beds

About Brooke House

Brooke House is a nursing home in Newcastle upon Tyne, providing care for older people, including those living with dementia-related conditions. Further detail on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.

Brooke House provides nursing and personal care to up to 50 older people, some living with dementia-related conditions. At inspection, 34 people were using the service.

The home is managed exceptionally well, with relatives praising staff for going "above and beyond during the pandemic" and describing the service as "superb" and "superior". The service works collaboratively with other care providers, and care professionals commend its dedicated leadership.

Source: CQC inspection report, 19 May 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

Bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, fitted furniture and televisions, with assisted bath and shower rooms also available.
Internet access is available throughout the home, with lifts and private quiet rooms for residents and families.

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: 50 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE15 7AY

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 19 May 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 1 March 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 1 February 2020: Good
CaringPublished 1 February 2020: Outstanding
ResponsivePublished 1 February 2020: Good
Well-led: Outstanding

Read Brooke House'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 Brooke House, 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 Brooke House, 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 Brooke House'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