Springvale Court

Springwell Road, Wrekenton, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 7AD

01914824573

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

18 January 2022

Provider

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

Beds

40 beds

About Springvale Court

Springvale Court is a residential care home in Gateshead, providing personal care for older adults. Further detail from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection appears below.

Springvale Court provides personal care to 34 residents aged 65 and over, with capacity for up to 40 people. The home maintains high standards of cleanliness with regular cleaning of all surfaces throughout the premises. The management team has created a homely environment while adhering to social distancing guidelines, balancing comfort with safety measures.

The service implements robust health protocols, including COVID-19 testing for professional visitors and relatives. Staff and visiting professionals provide evidence of their vaccination status to the registered manager before entering the home, demonstrating the service's commitment to protecting residents and staff.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 February 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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 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: 40 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE9 7AD

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; 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 19 February 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 January 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Springvale 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 Springvale 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 Springvale 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 Springvale 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