Wheatfield Court

Wheatfield Road, Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 5HQ
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9.7 76 Reviews
  • Wheatfield Court, Newcastle upon Tyne
Wheatfield Court Care Home is situated in pleasant surroundings in the Westerhope area of Newcastle. It is within easy reach of the Durham Heritage Coast to the North, and the North Yorkshire coast to the South.

The highly committed and dedicated staff at Wheatfield Court work hard to deliver a caring and compassionate service, with a family-orientated approach to their work.

Residents are encouraged to remain physically and mentally active, to the best of their ability and the team works hard to accommodate the needs of all the residents, with a range of activities for them to enjoy in-house. There are also lots of activities available to the residents in the community.

Wheatfield has a wide range of residents, with varying capabilities and needs. Wheatfield Court provides nursing packages that are maintained by an advanced care team for residents with more complex needs. Respite and palliative services are also available.

The staff are very proud of the service they offer and work hard to create respectful relationships and strong bonds with families, visitors and professionals.

Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Adele Lusher (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2014

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (58)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
9.7

Wheatfield Court has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.724) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Wheatfield Court has 76 reviews.

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Review from M A (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wheatfield Court is perfect beyond words, management, carers, cleaners kitchen staff are all amazing. The care is very high standards. Everyone is so friendly and helpful nothing is any bother. It's so good for my family knowing my mam is being looked after in her last years.
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Review from D C (Respite Resident) published on 13 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very rewarding and pleasant stay in this home.
Reply from Francesca MacDuff-Varley, Marketing Manager at Wheatfield Court

Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! Your lovely feedback will be shared with all the Wheatfield Court team.

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Review from L W (Husband of Resident) published on 1 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot fault this home. My wife has dementia and has been treated with kindness and care by all the staff nothing has been too much trouble.
Reply from Francesca MacDuff-Varley, Marketing Manager at Wheatfield Court

Thank you for your lovely review and fantastic feedback that will be passed to the team.

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Review from C C (Wife of Resident) published on 31 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent staff and care. We needed something between the hospital and home and this was exactly right. The nurse explained everything clearly when we arrived and the staff were always helpful and friendly.
Reply from Francesca MacDuff-Varley, Marketing Manager at Wheatfield Court

Thank you for such a wonderful review, your fantastic feedback will be passed to the team.

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Review from Deborah F (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was admitted into the care home following a fall, she was there for a month, the care and rehabilitation was outstanding. Every member of staff from the cleaner to the sister was so friendly and respectful and my mother was well cared for and happy there. Nothing was too much bother, they
are all a credit to the social care sector.
Reply from Sarah Mckenzie, Regional manager at Wheatfield Court

Thank you for the lovely review. We will pass this on to the team who will be delighted at this feedback.

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Review from M B (Respite Resident) published on 7 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is the second time I have been a resident of Eden Court. I can honestly say, the standard of care is brilliant. Following a leg amputation, the staff have installed confidence in me to return to my own home.
Reply from Francesca MacDuff-Varley, Marketing Manager at Wheatfield Court

This is wonderful to hear - thank you for your lovely review.

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Review from Lorraine R (Respite Resident) published on 12 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was transferred here from the hospital when initially I thought that I was being discharged. I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived to see how immaculately clean Eden Lodge was and I was very overwhelmed by all of the kindness from every single member of staff from the daytime staff all the way
through to the night staff, who work extremely hard 12-hour shifts, for very little wages. I would like to thank everybody who looked after me while I stayed at Eden Lodge. Thank you all so very much.
Reply from Sarah Mckenzie, Regional manager at Wheatfield Court

Thank you for your lovely review. I will ensure your comments are passed to our team at Eden Court.

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Review from T G (Resident) published on 10 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Happy with all aspects of the care home.
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Review from Thomas M (Respite Resident) published on 27 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since I have been here I have had a very good experience. Well looked after by all the staff, especially in the dining room and by the physiotherapists. I have enjoyed my stay at Eden Court at Wheatfield Court.
Reply from Francesca MacDuff-Varley, Marketing Manager at Wheatfield Court

Thank you for your lovely review and positive feedback, this will be passed to our team.

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Review from Dorothy B (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 25 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely welcoming care facility. The staff have been very, helpful and supportive. Doctors have been amazing, and nurses are so helpful, caring communicative with family. Lovely activities, quizzes, beauty and parties. Felt so welcome. If there were any negatives it would be the carpets could be cleaner
and fresher and brighter bedding.
Reply from Francesca MacDuff-Varley, Marketing Manager at Wheatfield Court

Thank you for your lovely review about our team and 5 star scores, these will be passed to our Wheatfield Court team. I will also pass on your feedback to see if this is something we can improve for you.

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Review from David S (Son of Resident) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely care home.
Very confident about my mother's care.
Reply from Francesca MacDuff-Varley, Marketing Manager at Wheatfield Court

Thank you for your 5-star review - this will be passed to the team.

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Review from Ralph Y (Resident) published on 27 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Excellent service and care.
Reply from Francesca MacDuff-Varley, Marketing Manager at Wheatfield Court

Thank you for your lovely review - your amazing feedback will be passed on to the Wheatfield Court team.

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Review from Alice D (Resident) published on 27 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love it here.
Reply from Francesca MacDuff-Varley, Marketing Manager at Wheatfield Court

Thank you for your lovely review - your amazing feedback will be passed on to the Wheatfield Court team.

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Review from Gloria H (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum became a permanent resident at Wheatfield Court Care Home in October 2022. All the staff in this care home are all very pleasant, caring and very approachable. My mum is happy and and it makes life easier when you know that, she is being well cared for, she mostly joins in with the other residents,
her friends, in the activities but has her own space when she wants it. The local area is nice to be able to take her out to, weather permitting. I feel we are very lucky to be given a place here for her. Thank you to the whole team for taking care of her.
Reply from Francesca MacDuff-Varley, Marketing Manager at Wheatfield Court

Thank you for your lovely feedback and comments, these will be passed to our Wheatfield Court team.

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Review from K T (Son of Resident) published on 13 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Many meetings about the care of my mum and concerns, a serious complaint was made in October 2021 regarding an agency nurse, as the local team were very good. After many reminders regarding this complaint, telephone calls, emails etc, we were assured all this was in hand by the manager of this home.
Reply from Francesca MacDuff-Varley, Marketing Manager at Wheatfield Court

Thank you for taking the time to review us and for your positive feedback about our in-house care team. Wheatfield Court has a new manager who is looking forward to continuing the high level of care in our home. Your complaint has been fully investigated in line with our procedures and the agency in question informed.

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Review from P J (Son of Resident) published on 20 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been made very comfortable.
all staff are very caring and compassionate.
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Review from Paul W (Son of Resident) published on 13 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was admitted to the Eden Court floor of Wheatfield Court on 2nd Oct, she subsequently moved down to Wheatfield when her health deteriorated. I'm very happy with the care mum received and the support our family was given. The service is short of full-time permanent staff like most in the Health
and Social Care sector, however, the staff worked extremely hard to supply our mum with the best care possible. My mum passed away in the early hours of the morning of 3rd December but I feel I need to take time to say thank you to all staff involved in mums care over the last two months, yesterday and the early hours were obviously distressing for my family, the staff did there very best to make mums last hours comfortable and to support the family through this time, Thank you again to all the staff with a special thank you to the lady who supported myself and cared for mum on the night shift last night.
Reply from Sarah Mckenzie, Regional manager at Wheatfield Court

Thank you so much for your kind words, your mum will be missed by the team.

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Review from Cora S (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
I advise anyone thinking of putting a loved one in this facility not to. My mother spent 24 hours in this place and the staff can not care for the very basic of needs of their residents. A patient waited over 45 min for the toilet, the place should be shut down and the staff need to be sacked. My opinion
of this place is absolutely disgraceful. Don't use this care home if you want a loved one taken care of. They are not what they seem.
Reply from Francesca MacDuff-Varley, Marketing Manager at Wheatfield Court

Thank you for your review. We are sorry you feel your experience was not on a level you expected from us, however, we are pleased to say that many of our residents (and families) are very happy with the care at our home. We wish you and your mother all the best in the future.

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Review from Jon C (Son of Resident) published on 26 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mam was brought to Wheatfield Court a few weeks ago, and all the staff have treated my mam with care, as well as being very honest and caring with us family members. My mam was in palliative care during her stay. Thank you to all the staff who cared for her and us every day we visited.
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Review from Lance R (Respite Resident) published on 30 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
First-class care in all departments, nothing is a problem in the care department - lovely staff. Really professional medical staff who show professional care.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.724)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.724) out of 10 for Wheatfield Court is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.724 for Wheatfield Court is calculated as follows: ( (213 Excellents x 5) + (43 Goods x 4) + (16 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 272 Ratings = 4.724
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Wheatfield Court is based on 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 23 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 15 Sep 2020

Overall Good

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