Derwent Care Home

Low Westwood, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE17 7PL

01207563886

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

13 September 2019

Provider

Mariposa Care Group Limited

Beds

45 beds

About Derwent Care Home

Derwent Care Home is a residential care home in County Durham, providing care for older people aged 65 and over. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This residential care home accommodates up to 45 people aged 65 and over, with 44 residents at the time of inspection. People and relatives reported feeling safe, with personal risks well managed and a clear system for reviewing accidents and incidents to prevent future occurrences. The registered manager and staff demonstrated understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, and the provider maintained appropriate arrangements for the safe handling of medicines.

The home employs sufficient staff to meet residents' needs, supported through regular supervision meetings and training opportunities. Pre-employment checks ensure staff suitability, creating a stable workforce committed to delivering quality care.

Source: CQC inspection report, 23 October 2019

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 45 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE17 7PL

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 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: Good.

Rating report published 23 October 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 13 September 2019.

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

Read Derwent Care Home'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 Derwent 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 Derwent 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 Derwent 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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees