The Mews Care Home

South Burn Terrace, New Herrington, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7AW

01915120097

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

9 November 2023

Provider

Herrington Mews Ltd

Beds

47 beds

About The Mews Care Home

The Mews Care Home is a nursing home in Sunderland, providing care for older people, including those living with dementia. The CQC's latest findings on the service are set out below.

The Mews is a residential care home providing personal and nursing care for up to 47 people, including older people living with dementia. At the time of inspection, 41 people were using the service.

People and their relatives spoke positively about the care provided. One resident commented, "It's pleasant and friendly here. No complaints, I filled the questionnaire in the other day and handed it into the office.

" A family member visiting twice weekly said, "It's the best thing that could have happened. When you can't look after yourself, the care here is second to none, she wants for nothing.

Source: CQC inspection report, 2 December 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesOlder 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: 47 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DH4 7AW

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Learning disabilities; 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 2 December 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 November 2023.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 17 December 2019: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read The Mews Care Home'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 The Mews Care Home, 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 The Mews Care Home, 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 The Mews Care Home'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