Wordsworth House

Clayton Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1TL
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9.4 49 Reviews
  • Wordsworth House, Newcastle upon Tyne
Wordsworth House is situated about half a mile from Newcastle city centre in a pleasant suburb.

The home has good public transport links and is close to Newcastle central station.

Visitors are given a warm and welcoming reception, with a smile and a cup of tea or coffee.

The needs of residents are very quickly assessed in relation to where they want to be and the people they need to talk to. The team are always smiling and they interact with residents in a warm, friendly and loving manner. They are genuinely interested in finding out about their past experiences, their likes and dislikes, and so on.

It’s important to the home to ensure their residents are empowered and given as many choices as possible. They have a very full activities programme which includes a bridge club, art classes, animal therapy, and much more. Residents are encouraged to socialise in the true sense of the word.

Osborne Road is a trendy area nearby, with nice shops, bars and cafes, which residents often walk up to, to have a cup of tea, a cream cake and a natter. The community around Osborne Road know the residents and interact well with them.

Wordsworth House is very much part of the local community and they have strong links with schools and church groups. Some local businesses go to the home so that residents who aren’t able to leave the home can do some shopping.

Residents are also involved in the running of the home, helping setting tables for meals and doing many other activities.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 78 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1255 – £1450

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Wordsworth House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Lisa Coull (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2014

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (78)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (35)

Wordsworth House Reviews (49)

9.4

Wordsworth House has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.399) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Wordsworth House has 49 reviews.

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Review from J M (Friend of Resident) published on 24 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
As the service user I support is unable to communicate, it's very important to me that staff keep me informed between visits if anything they think I need to know. Because they do this, I'm reassured to feel that they genuinely care about his health and welfare.
Reply from Francesca MacDuff-Varley, Marketing Manager at Wordsworth House

Thank you for your lovely review; your feedback will be passed on to the team.

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Review from S W (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has been a resident at Wordsworth House for over two years. The staff provide an excellent level of care and work very hard. They are very caring and kind. My father is happy there. I would highly recommend Wordsworth House.
Reply from Francesca MacDuff-Varley, Marketing Manager at Wordsworth House

Thank you for your lovely review and kind words that will be passed to our Wordsworth House team.

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Review from Jonathan H (Son of Resident) published on 18 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has been a resident at Wordsworth House for over 3 years.
I cannot speak highly enough about Wordsworth House and the team.
Overall care for my father has been outstanding.
Wordsworth is clean and lovely a feeling of "warmth" for residents from the team/staff.
Very kind staff, that genuinely
care for residents in Wordsworth House and my father formed close attachments to staff members in the care home.
My father loved the food and always left clean plates.
Wordsworth is in a lovely "leafy" location, with great grounds and my father enjoyed the bird table I was allowed to put in the grounds so he could watch the birds from his window.
Wordsworth is in a great location in Jesmond, Newcastle, and a 2 minute walk from Wordsworth House is a street of cafes/shops if you as a visitor need to walk out and take a break.
Always offered a tea or coffee or biscuits every time I visited my father.
As I have said before I cannot recommend Wordsworth House more highly.
Reply from Sarah Mckenzie, Regional manager at Wordsworth House

Thank you for your lovely review. We are very proud of the quality of care your father has received. The team will be delighted to receive this feedback.

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Review from Margaret A (Sister of Resident) published on 4 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother was taken in as a resident in January 2023. His care and welfare have been provided by a wonderful team of staff, from everyone working at Wordsworth House, even down to the cleaners who are always careful and diligent in their duties. I would have no problem in recommending Wordsworth House
to anyone needing care for themselves or their relatives.
Reply from Sarah Mckenzie, Regional manager at Wordsworth House

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, this will be passed to our team at Wordsworth House

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Review from J P (Cousin of Resident) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My relative who suffers from dementia is comfortable and content. The home keeps me informed on a regular basis of her situation and needs. As a relative it is essential to know she is in a secure and safe environment, which gives peace of mind.
Reply from Francesca MacDuff-Varley, Marketing Manager at Wordsworth House

Thank you for your lovely review and kind words, your feedback will be passed on to the team.

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Review from S H (Wife of Resident) published on 12 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has been a resident of Wordsworth House since August last year and the dedication of the staff and the care they give him are exemplary. He is able to respond to his nurses and carers the way he would to his family, they are his second family now. Any small problem that has arisen has been
dealt with swiftly and professionally.
Reply from Francesca MacDuff-Varley, Marketing Manager at Wordsworth House

Thank you for your lovely review and kind words, the team will really appreciate your feedback and this will be passed on to them to hear.

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Review from R B (Husband of Resident) published on 4 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The administration staff are approachable, helpful and pleasant. Caring staff are efficient and attentive to residents. Activities for residents - armchair exercises, craft club etc. The residents have acceptable meals and look well cared for.
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Review from Angela L (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been much happier since she moved here. Friendly, caring staff who treat her with dignity and compassion. Good facilities and activities, always clean and tidy, staff will help in any way they can. I cannot recommend Wordsworth House highly enough.
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Review from L N (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our mother has recently become a resident at Wordsworth House, and I can speak for our whole family when I say that we are more than satisfied with the level of care in all areas that our mother has received. She seems very content and has settled in really well. All members of staff are friendly, caring
and professional. Thank you all.
Reply from Francesca MacDuff-Varley, Marketing Manager at Wordsworth House

Thank you for your lovely review and feedback which will be passed to our team.

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Review from Lenny H (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
They are nice and take care of my mom.
Reply from Francesca MacDuff-Varley, Marketing Manager at Wordsworth House

Thank you for your lovely review; I will pass your kind words on to our care team.

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Review from Antony K (Husband of Resident) published on 12 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The carers really care. The management is first class. Like every home in this sector, they need more funding.
Reply from Francesca MacDuff-Varley, Marketing Manager at Wordsworth House

Thank you for your lovely review, we really do appreciate your kind words and support. Your feedback will be passed to the Wordsworth care team and management.

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Review from Kirsty B (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Wordsworth House is a lovely place for the respite my mum needed in an emergency situation. The managers and staff were really lovely and helpful. Thank you. And one staff member went above and beyond.
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Review from Guy P (Son of Resident) published on 14 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother has resided in Wordsworth House for 18 months, including clearly, through some very difficult times. Staff are generally very caring and helpful. Sometimes aspects slip through the net, for example, ensuring that her hearing aid batteries are always replaced. Some of the food is not generally
to my mother's liking - she is not a baked bean fan! But overall she is as content as she can be.
Reply from Francesca MacDuff-Varley, Manager at Wordsworth House

Dear Guy, Thank you for your review, we are glad to hear you and your mother are having an overall positive experience at Wordsworth House. We are currently looking at alternative food options and staff are sorting the hearing aids for you. Many Thanks, Francesca.

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Review from Marie B (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The care home Manager and Staff have made every effort to implement Government guidance re. covid-19 in order to maximise the safety of the Residents and their visitors. The home is very clean and there is evidence of compliance with Public Health England directives in the use of appropriate PPE in
order to maintain the safety of the Residents. The Manager has ensured that staff are trained and supported in the provision of person-centred care to the Residents and every effort has been made to keep relatives up to date with their loved ones and to maximise safe contact when permitted, as per PHE guidance. I would recommend the care home to others.
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Review from N P (Son of Resident) published on 4 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are generally responsive to my mum's needs. She seems happy here.
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Review from T C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 23 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff at Wordsworth House nursing home have been fantastic throughout the covid-19 pandemic. Setting up online calls with my grandmother on a regular basis, sometimes at short notice. They have listened when we have raised issues and take care of my grandmother very well. She reports being very
happy with the staff there. Many thanks to all the workers there, we are so appreciative of all that they do in covid times and before. Keep up the hard work.
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Review from Joan G (Friend of Resident) published on 16 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Well looked after, caring staff.
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Review from Maureen C (Wife of Resident) published on 16 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Under extremely difficult times, (Covid) Wordsworth House is trying very hard to continue care for the residents whilst reassuring the family they are doing the best they can under the circumstance.
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Review from Paula S (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff here are amazing. The care they take of my mam is of the highest level. She feels safe and well-loved there, and this has helped her transition into full-time residential care to be easier and smoother. This is a relief to me to know that she is protected, nurtured and well cared for. The
steps they have put in place for Covid have been well managed, and I couldn't have found a safer place for her to be during this dangerous time.
I really cannot thank them enough for her care and their support to me, and the rest of my family is coming to terms with her illness.
I feel so lucky that she is a resident at Wordsworth House, as they have created an amazing environment for all of their customers and their loved ones.
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Review from Lesli G (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Wordsworth House are very caring and attentive and offer a wide range of activities and services to support residents. In the short time that Mum lived there, she was well looked after and provided with every support she needed. Rooms are clean and fresh, and food appetising and plentiful,
and relatives are welcomed and made to feel part of the community that has been created there.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.399)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.399) out of 10 for Wordsworth House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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 4.399 for Wordsworth House is calculated as follows: ( (119 Excellents x 5) + (54 Goods x 4) + (15 Satisfactorys x 3) + (5 Poors x 2) + (5 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 198 Ratings = 4.399
  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 Wordsworth House is based on 16 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 78 registered maximum number of service users is 15.6, which has been reached with 16 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: 4 May 2022

Overall Good

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