Connie Lewcock Resource Centre

West Denton Road, West Denton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 7LQ

01912773699

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

4 December 2018

Provider

Newcastle-upon-Tyne City Council

Beds

21 beds

About Connie Lewcock Resource Centre

Connie Lewcock Resource Centre is a residential care home in Newcastle upon Tyne, offering short-stay accommodation with nursing or personal care support for older people. The findings below set out what CQC inspectors observed on their most recent visit.

The centre provides short-stay care for up to 24 older people requiring community rehabilitation or emergency care in crisis situations, working in partnership with Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital Trust. At the time of inspection, 20 people were using the service. The provider offers accommodation alongside nursing or personal care as a single package.

Inspectors found the service continued to maintain good standards. Staff demonstrated commitment to supporting residents' needs, and there was no evidence of serious risks or concerns during the visit. The service maintained the good rating it had received at its previous inspection.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 January 2019

Specialist Care

Older peopleYounger adults

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 21 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE15 7LQ

Registered care categories

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

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 10 January 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 4 December 2018.

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

Read Connie Lewcock Resource Centre'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 Connie Lewcock Resource Centre, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Connie Lewcock Resource Centre, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Connie Lewcock Resource Centre'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