Wansbeck Care Home

Church Avenue, West Sleekburn, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5XE

01670817173

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

25 May 2023

Provider

Marton Care Homes Ltd

Beds

40 beds

About Wansbeck Care Home

Wansbeck Care Home is a residential care home in Northumberland, providing accommodation and support for older people, including those living with dementia. Further details on the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Wansbeck Care Home accommodates up to 40 older people, including those living with dementia. At the time of inspection, 33 residents were living at the home.

The home has systems in place to identify patterns and trends in care, though these were not always used effectively to spot emerging issues. Care planning and risk assessments existed but required more frequent and meaningful reviews to remain current and relevant. Some daily records lacked a person-centred approach and were difficult to access quickly when needed.

Source: CQC inspection report, 13 June 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger 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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 40 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE62 5XE

Registered care categories

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

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 13 June 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 May 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 25 May 2021: Good
CaringPublished 25 May 2021: Good
ResponsivePublished 25 May 2021: Good
Well-led: Requires improvement

Questions prompted by these ratings

Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Wansbeck 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 Wansbeck 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 Wansbeck 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 Wansbeck 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