Carntyne Residential Care Home
Residential Care
10 September 2021
Lenore Care Ltd
21 beds
About Carntyne Residential Care Home
Carntyne is a 21-bed residential care home located in Hencotes, Hexham, within Northumberland's market town setting. Operated by Lenore Care Ltd, it provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.
The home received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in September 2021. Its small size supports a personalised approach to care across its diverse resident population. The Hexham location offers access to local amenities and services within the North East region, while maintaining a quieter residential environment away from larger urban centres.
The home's range of specialisms reflects its capacity to support residents with varying care needs and conditions, making it suitable for families seeking placement options beyond single-specialism facilities.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Carntyne Residential Care Home, 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 Carntyne Residential Care Home, 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 Carntyne Residential Care Home'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.
Location
Hencotes, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2EE
Carntyne Residential Care Home
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 10 September 2021
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