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Whitehouse Residential HomeRedcar and Cleveland

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Rated:GoodResidential

Whitehouse Residential Home

Saltburn Road, Brotton, Saltburn-by-the-sea, TS12 2PJ

01287677106

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

21 September 2021

Provider

Fearnhead Residential Limited

Beds

17 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 7 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 4 are the same and 3 are lower.

5 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodApr 2016
GoodNov 2018
GoodOct 2021

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Fearnhead Residential Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the North East: £897 a week for residential care and £1,164 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Whitehouse Residential Home

Whitehouse Residential Home is a residential care home in Redcar and Cleveland, providing care for older people aged 65 and over. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Whitehouse Residential Home cares for up to 17 people aged 65 and over across two floors of one established building. At inspection, 14 residents were living there. Residents consistently expressed happiness with their care, with one person saying, "I'm really happy.

I'm feeling great. The food is good, the girls [staff] are good and they look after me well. " Staff demonstrated good knowledge of people's individual needs and possessed the right skills and experience to support them effectively.

The service maintained safe care practices with well-managed risks and learning systems following any accidents or incidents. Staff supported residents to have maximum choice and control in their lives, with policies reflecting least restrictive practices. The home had strong relationships with health and social care professionals, enabling effective management of healthcare needs.

Residents were actively involved in menu planning and enjoyed food-related activities, contributing to their overall wellbeing.

Source: CQC inspection report, 7 October 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder 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.

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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: 17 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TS12 2PJ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 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 7 October 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 21 September 2021.

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

Read Whitehouse Residential 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 Whitehouse Residential 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 Whitehouse Residential 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 Whitehouse Residential 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