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Orchard MewsNewcastle upon Tyne
Rated:Not Yet RatedNursing

Orchard Mews

Bentinck Road, Benwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6UX
01912734297
Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

HC-One Limited

Beds

39 beds

This home recently re-registered with CQC under a new provider and has not yet been inspected. Any previous inspection reports relate to the former provider.

About Orchard Mews

Orchard Mews is a nursing home located in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East. Its registered care categories include dementia, learning disabilities, older people, and younger adults. The home has 39 beds. The home is operated by HC-One Limited.

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Orchard Mews, consider asking...

  1. 1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
  2. 2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
  3. 3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
  4. 4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
  5. 5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Orchard Mews, look out for...

  1. 1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
  2. 2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
  3. 3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
  4. 4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
  5. 5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Orchard Mews'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.

Location

Bentinck Road, Benwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6UX

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