Brunswick House

Brookside Avenue, Brunswick Village, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE13 7DP

01912170000

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

26 January 2023

Provider

Prestwick Care Limited

Beds

41 beds

About Brunswick House

Brunswick House is a nursing home in Newcastle upon Tyne, providing care to older people including those living with dementia and complex needs. The most recent CQC findings on this service are summarised below.

Brunswick House provides personal and nursing care to up to 41 people, with 38 residents at the time of inspection. The service supports older people, including those living with dementia and complex needs. Staff demonstrate collaborative working and good communication with other professionals to address residents' individual requirements.

Relatives speak highly of the care provided. One family member commented that nursing care is excellent, with staff showing attentiveness to their loved one's needs. Staff combine personal care tasks with friendly interaction and conversation, creating an uplifting experience for residents.

Family members report confidence in the quality of care provided and feel reassured about their loved ones' wellbeing.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 March 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder 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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 41 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE13 7DP

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 4 March 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 26 January 2023.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 4 February 2020: Outstanding
ResponsivePublished 4 February 2020: Outstanding
Well-led: Good

Read Brunswick 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 Brunswick 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 Brunswick 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 Brunswick 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