Fairholme

134-136 Beach Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 2NG

01914546598

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

28 July 2022

Provider

Pathways Care Group Limited

Beds

22 beds

About Fairholme

Fairholme is a residential care home in South Tyneside providing personal care for people with mental health needs. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Fairholme provides personal care for up to 22 people with mental health needs. At inspection, 21 people were using the service. The home had effective systems in place to prevent infection transmission among residents, staff and visitors.

Additional cleaning of all areas and frequent touch surfaces was carried out regularly, and staff participated in a regular testing programme. People were supported to understand infection prevention and control measures, including why staff wore face masks during the pandemic.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 August 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental health

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: 22 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE33 2NG

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions.

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 24 August 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 July 2022.

SafePublished 1 December 2017: Good
EffectivePublished 1 December 2017: Good
CaringPublished 1 December 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 1 December 2017: Good
Well-ledPublished 1 December 2017: Good

Read Fairholme'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 Fairholme, 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 Fairholme, 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 Fairholme'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