West Farm Care Centre
Residential Care
19 June 2019
Cramlington House Limited
50 beds
About West Farm Care Centre
West Farm Care Centre is a 50-bed residential home located on West Farm Avenue in North Tyneside, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The home is operated by Cramlington House Limited and provides care for older people and those with dementia.
The centre holds a CQC rating of Good, based on an inspection conducted in June 2019. As a medium-sized facility in a residential area of North Tyneside, it offers residential care with a focus on dementia support and age-related care needs.
The home's location in Newcastle Upon Tyne provides access to local services and amenities typical of the North East region. The 50-bed capacity allows for a structured care environment while maintaining a community-based setting rather than institutional scale.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting West Farm Care Centre, 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 West Farm Care Centre, 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 West Farm Care Centre'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.
Location
383 West Farm Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8UT
West Farm Care Centre
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 19 June 2019
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