Wordsworth House

Clayton Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 1TL

01912121888

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

7 April 2022

Provider

Akari Care Limited

Beds

78 beds

About Wordsworth House

Wordsworth House is a nursing care home in Newcastle upon Tyne, providing personal and nursing care, including support for people living with dementia. Further details on the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This purpose-built care home provides personal and nursing care to up to 78 people across three floors, with 55 residents at the time of inspection, some living with dementia. Residents and their relatives reported feeling safe, with staff demonstrating clear understanding of safeguarding procedures and confidence that concerns would be appropriately addressed. The home had strengthened infection prevention and control measures, with staff displaying strong knowledge of PPE protocols and correct usage.

Competency assessments and compliance monitoring systems were in place.

Medicines were managed safely and risks were assessed and minimised throughout the service. Staff worked cohesively to support residents' needs and integrate newly appointed team members. Safe recruitment practices were followed.

The home supported people to exercise maximum choice and control in their lives, with staff adopting least restrictive approaches in residents' best interests, underpinned by appropriate policies and systems.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 May 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesOlder 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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 78 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE2 1TL

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Learning 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 4 May 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 7 April 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 7 February 2019: Good
CaringPublished 7 February 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 7 February 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Wordsworth House'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 Wordsworth House, 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 Wordsworth House, 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 Wordsworth House'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