Wheatfield Court

Wheatfield Road, Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 5HQ

01912145104

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

2 September 2020

Provider

Akari Care Limited

Beds

60 beds

About Wheatfield Court

Wheatfield Court is a nursing home in Newcastle upon Tyne, providing care and nursing support for adults with a range of needs. Further details on the service can be found in the findings below.

This purpose-built care home accommodates up to 60 people requiring residential care and nursing support, with 37 residents at the time of inspection. The service maintains appropriate safeguards including secure medicine administration and recording procedures, adequate staffing levels, and robust infection prevention protocols to protect residents from harm.

The registered manager and provider actively monitor service quality to maintain high standards of care. Residents and family members expressed positive views about the management and staff, noting their approachability and responsiveness. Staff feel supported and comfortable raising concerns within the service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 15 September 2020

Specialist Care

Older 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: 60 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE5 5HQ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; 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 15 September 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 2 September 2020.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 14 August 2019: Good
CaringPublished 14 August 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 14 August 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Wheatfield 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 Wheatfield Court, 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 Wheatfield Court, 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 Wheatfield 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