
From the moment they open the door, the staff have a smile and a welcomeAnn E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Every member of the team is always so welcoming and warm.Lauren G(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)


From the moment they open the door, the staff have a smile and a welcomeAnn E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Every member of the team is always so welcoming and warm.Lauren G(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)


Croft Dene Care Home is located in the Wallsend area of North Tyneside and provides general and dementia residential care in a warm and supportive environment. All rooms are en suite, and residents can enjoy a range of comfortable communal spaces, including two lounges, an on-site coffee shop, and a bright conservatory area.
The home carries out a robust pre-admission assessment prior to admission, and all residents receive personalised care plans...
Care Provided by Croft Dene
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
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 43 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The fees are determined based on the individual assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Croft Dene for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Croft Dene to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Kara Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Clare Robson (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (43)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (43)
Visiting
- Thank you for requesting a tour of Kara Healthcare! The team are looking forward to welcoming you. The tour will last around 30 minutes and can accommodate up to 4 people. They’ll take you through the care home, showing you the resident rooms, communal spaces, and the wonderful facilities. You’ll also meet some of the friendly team members and learn about the personalised care they provide. Please arrive 10 minutes early to ensure they can start on time. They can’t wait to meet you, show you around, and answer any questions you may have!
Parking
- The home is pleased to offer convenient off street parking for visitors. If you have any special parking needs, don't hesitate to let the team know in advance, and they’ll be happy to assist you.
Croft Dene Reviews (49)
Croft Dene has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.771) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Croft Dene has 49 reviews.
My mum became a resident in the dementia residential section of Croft Dene Care Home two months ago. The staff at Croft Dene have been excellent in making her feel welcome and helping her to settle in. I have found all of the employees including the managers, administration, carers and domestic staff to be very friendly, attentive and caring to both the residents and their families. The deputy manager and senior carer ensured they understood my mum's medical history, her food and drink preferences and who her key family members were. Croft Dene has enabled me to personalize her room so it feels homely and familiar and there is a lovely, lively atmosphere in the home. Since she has been at Croft Dene, my mum has become more mobile and sociable, she has been eating better and most importantly she has not had any falls or accidents. We are very happy with the level of care my mum is getting and would recommend Croft Dene to others.
Many thanks for taking the time to complete the feedback, regards.
As a family, we are so pleased with the care my husband receives. It was his birthday recently, the home has been in lockdown, so staff went out of their way to give him a great day; they also send me videos of him opening his cards and present and him blowing out candles on his cake.
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That is all I can ask of them. I am so glad I chose this care home for my mam.
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The title 'care home' is 5-star appropriate. 'Care' to my sister and observed to other residents, with empathy, patience, appropriate humour shared, to name but a few reasons of 'care'. 'Home' as staff respecting it is the residents' 'home' for which witnessed all possible is provided to ensure residents feel comfortable, safe, happy to live at their home. My family and myself are now able to sleep at night knowing my sister is well cared for.
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Croft Dene catered for my mum's special dietary needs, there was plenty of choice and she enjoyed the food they served.
She was staying in over the Christmas break and there was plenty of activities and joy to keep my mum and her new friend busy and happy.
I would personally like to say a big thank you for caring for my mum.
Best wishes.
Many thanks for your comments, it is good to get such positive feedback.
Mum was a resident in Croft Dene after suffering a tall in her previous care home which resulted in a fractured hip. Due to Covid restrictions, I was unable to visit mum inside the care home but it was obvious that she was being well looked after. Thanks to the staff for the dignity mum was given during her final days.
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2020 has been an awful year, with no visits allowed since March, but I can honestly say I have not been worried, as I know he has been looked after during this awful pandemic.
Thank you to all the staff for your years of hard work, especially these last few months!
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This care home is a hidden little gem. I phoned Croft Dene up asking for information about the home, spoke to a very nice lady who offered me a look around and I took the offer up on the same day. I was amazed with the facilities, it was beautifully decorated throughout and all the bedrooms with own en-suite. All the staff were all very nice and caring and nothing was any bother. I am pleased to leave my mum here.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the feedback. All feedback is noted and shared with the team.
No kettle in the kitchen and not allowed to eat food in the dayroom. Mother loves a cup of tea, as do a few others.
Not even seen or sure if there is a tea trolley anymore. It is the resident's home after all and she pays for it - it needs home comforts.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 May 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (30)
- 13 Mar 2026Recipient: Kara Healthcare
- 13 Mar 2026Recipient: Kara Healthcare
- 13 Mar 2026Recipient: Kara Healthcare
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Croft Dene.
Meet the Team (2)

Antonietta is the Deputy Manager, playing a vital role in ensuring the home runs smoothly and consistently, supporting both residents and the team to maintain high standards of care.

Clare is a passionate and dedicated Care Home Manager, committed to delivering outstanding, person-centred care. Through strong, values-led leadership, she creates a safe, supportive, and enriching environment where residents feel safe and respected and where teams are encouraged to grow, thrive, and deliver their very best in care. Clare leads with integrity, compassion, and high standards, ensuring the home is a place where people are truly cared for and supported to live well.
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