Germaina House

4-5 St Vincent Terrace, Redcar, Cleveland, TS10 1QL

01642475740

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

9 May 2023

Provider

Mrs A E Palmer

Beds

18 beds

About Germaina House

Germaina House is a residential care home in Redcar and Cleveland, providing personal care and accommodation for older people aged 65 and over. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

This residential care home supports up to 18 people aged 65 and over in one adapted building. At the time of inspection, 13 people were using the service. The home provides personal care and accommodation as a single package.

People received safe care from experienced staff who understood their needs, wishes and preferences well. Staff were recruited safely with sufficient numbers on duty at all times. Medicines were safely managed and infection prevention and control risks were addressed during the inspection.

People's risks were regularly reviewed, and staff supported them to lead fulfilled lives while having maximum choice and control over their care.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 June 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory 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: 18 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TS10 1QL

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Eating disorders; Physical disabilities; 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 June 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 May 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 21 December 2019: Good
CaringPublished 21 December 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 21 December 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Germaina 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 Germaina 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 Germaina 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 Germaina 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