Charlotte Straker House

Cookson Close, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5HB

01434633999

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

15 October 2020

Provider

The Charlotte Straker Project

Beds

32 beds

About Charlotte Straker House

Charlotte Straker House is a nursing care home in Northumberland, providing nursing and personal care. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Charlotte Straker House accommodates up to 32 people, including those living with dementia, and provides nursing and personal care. The home has implemented strong infection control measures, with a portable handwashing sink installed in the summerhouse on the grounds where everyone must wash their hands before entering. Staff have access to sufficient personal protective equipment including aprons, gloves and masks, which they wear appropriately.

All staff have received training in the correct procedures for putting on and removing PPE.

Source: CQC inspection report, 19 November 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

Activities ProgrammeGardenDining RoomHairdresser

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: 32 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE45 5HB

Registered care categories

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

Rating report published 29 January 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 15 October 2020.

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

Read Charlotte Straker 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 Charlotte Straker 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 Charlotte Straker 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 Charlotte Straker 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