Leybourne

30 Leybourne Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE12 7AP

01912681790

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

21 July 2022

Provider

The Percy Hedley Foundation

Beds

8 beds

About Leybourne

Leybourne is a residential care home in North Tyneside, providing personal care for people with physical and/or learning disabilities, or autistic people. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Leybourne is a residential care home providing personal care for up to eight people with physical and/or learning disabilities, or autistic people. At the time of inspection, all eight places were occupied. The service supports residents by offering accommodation and personal care as part of a single package, with staff working to ensure people have respect, equality, dignity, and choices while promoting their independence and access to their local communities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 August 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical 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: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE12 7AP

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities; 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 25 August 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 21 July 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 25 October 2019: Good
CaringPublished 25 October 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 25 October 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Leybourne'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 Leybourne, 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 Leybourne, 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 Leybourne'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