Eothen Residential Homes - Wallsend

1 Miller Way, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 8EL

01912598000

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

23 August 2023

Provider

Eothen Homes Limited

Beds

64 beds

About Eothen Residential Homes - Wallsend

Eothen Residential Homes - Wallsend is a residential care home in North Tyneside, offering personal care for older people living with dementia. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Eothen Residential Homes Wallsend provides personal care for up to 64 older people living with dementia. The home was caring for 62 residents at the time of inspection.

Feedback from residents and their families was consistently positive. One resident described the home as "great" with friendly people and helpful staff, calling it "a home away from home. " A relative praised the service as excellent, noting the manager's sensitive approach and strong support for their family.

Staff feedback was equally positive about the quality of care provided.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 December 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleSensory impairments

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: 64 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE28 8EL

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 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 6 December 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 23 August 2023.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 10 October 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 10 October 2017: Good
Well-led: Outstanding

Read Eothen Residential Homes - Wallsend'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 Eothen Residential Homes - Wallsend, 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 Eothen Residential Homes - Wallsend, 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 Eothen Residential Homes - Wallsend'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