Princes Court

Hedley Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 6XP

01912963354

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

4 August 2022

Provider

Akari Care Limited

Beds

75 beds

About Princes Court

Princes Court is a nursing home in North Tyneside, providing care for older people, including those living with dementia, and also offering a rehabilitation unit for people admitted from hospital. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent view of the service.

Princes Court provides personal and nursing care for up to 75 people aged 65 and over, including those living with dementia. The service operates a rehabilitation unit called Royal Quays where people admitted from hospital can recover and regain their independence. At the time of inspection, 72 people were living at the service.

People, relatives and staff spoke positively about the home. One relative said, "If you have someone who needs help, I would recommend this place 110%. It's a joy coming here, the staff are great.

" Staff explained they had worked as a team throughout the pandemic to support people's wellbeing and said the care at the home would be good enough for one of their own relatives or friends.

Source: CQC inspection report, 9 September 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 75 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE29 6XP

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities.

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 9 September 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 4 August 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 14 February 2020: Good
ResponsivePublished 14 February 2020: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Princes Court'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 Princes Court, 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 Princes Court, 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 Princes Court'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