St Joseph's - Newcastle

St Joseph's Home, Westmorland Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 7QA

01912731279

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

14 April 2022

Provider

Little Sisters of the Poor

Beds

58 beds

About St Joseph's - Newcastle

St Joseph's is a nursing home in Newcastle upon Tyne, providing nursing and personal care including support for people living with dementia. Details from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

St Joseph's provides nursing and personal care for up to 58 people, including those living with dementia. At inspection, 52 residents were living at the service. The home has implemented several measures to support safe visiting during restrictions, including a visiting pod in the garden, video call facilities, and a microphone system to help people and visitors communicate during window visits.

The service maintains high cleaning standards with enhanced cleaning of frequent touch points such as handrails and door handles. Staff consistently wear masks and appropriate PPE when supporting residents, and people are encouraged to maintain social distance in communal areas. Risk assessments and policies are in place to support resident safety.

Source: CQC inspection report, 19 May 2022

Specialist Care

Older people

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: 58 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE4 7QA

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

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 3 October 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 14 April 2022.

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

Read St Joseph's - Newcastle'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 St Joseph's - Newcastle, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit St Joseph's - Newcastle, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund St Joseph's - Newcastle'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