
The home is always spotlessly clean. It is a very well-run home.Judith A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

She has the best view and a comfortable room. The facilities are lovelyS T(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

major transformations to make it even more ‘dementia friendly’S D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The home is always spotlessly clean. It is a very well-run home.Judith A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

She has the best view and a comfortable room. The facilities are lovelyS T(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

major transformations to make it even more ‘dementia friendly’S D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Derwent Care Home is situated in the Derwent Valley, within the hamlet of Low Westwood immediately to the west of Hamsterley in County Durham. The River Derwent flows at the bottom of the valley, over which the care home benefits from wide-ranging and stunning views.
The care home offers residential care, dementia care and respite care. The modern and spacious home, located over three floors, has forty-four purpose-built and attractively decorated...
Care Provided by Derwent Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 45 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
- Advanced/Complex 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)
- 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
Contact Derwent Care Home 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Mariposa
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Julie Baron(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (45)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Visitors are always welcome at Derwent. Please visit the main reception area on entry to the home, and a member of friendly staff will be able to assist you.
Parking
- Dedicated parking at the rear of the building. Vehicles and belongings are left at owners own risk.
Derwent Care Home Reviews (119)
Derwent Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.911) out of 10, based on 56 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Derwent Care Home has 119 reviews.
My mother was recently in Derwent for respite care, initially we were very weary about the whole process but the brilliant staff at Derwent couldn't have made the transition any smoother, they were very supportive and couldn't do enough for us as a family. The care my mam received was exceptional, the home itself is lovely, very clean and welcoming. There was always plenty of activities taking place. As a family we can't thank the staff at Derwent enough, we will definitely be returning to Derwent for any future respite care.
Thank you I will pass this on to the team. Thanks for the amazing review
Staff were friendly and make a big effort to get to know my Nana and as a family we appreciated it.
Thanks amazing review will pass this on to the amazing team with have at Derwent
Lovely home. Very homely. The staff are great, nothing is a bother. My room has amazing views of Derwent Valley. The care I get is outstanding. Thank you care staff.
Thanks for the amazing review the team will be informed. Pleased your enjoying your stay
Lovely place to live. Atmosphere lovely. I have made so many friends here. The meals are lovely. Staff are really good and helpful.
Great review many thanks. So pleased your enjoying your stay with us. Will pass on this positive review to the team
Outstanding in every way! I know my family member is being cared for and loved when we cannot be with her. Staff are amazing, food is fantastic, the home itself is beautiful with a bar and cafe area, always immaculate. My family member always looks happy, always lovely and clean, hair done, and well dressed. The management and staff are all hands-on and make a fantastic team. I cannot thank them enough for the love and care xx
Amazing review will pass on your lovely comments to the team
I have lived here for some time. The care is amazing. The staff are very friendly.
Another great review thank you so pleased your enjoying your stay.
I have loved at Derwent for several months.The care I receive is very good I can not fault all the staff from the care staff to the cleaning team. I love living here and enjoy all the meals.
Lovely review will pass these lovely comments on to the team. Thanks so much
My wife Carol has been in your care since December last year and I am very pleased to see she is settling in which is nine weeks now. She has Alzheimer's but your staff are so supportive and caring so much thanks to all of your wonderful staff. I feel much more comfortable knowing that she is being cared for very well. Thanks again to you all. Stuart.
Great review thanks amazing. Will let the lovely team at Derwent know. Again thank you
I love being in the care home. It's a friendly place. The staff are great and work hard. They reassure me loads when I'm feeling sad. Thank you all.
So pleased your enjoying your stay. Will pass on your lovely review to the team
I have been at Derwent Care Home for quite some time. The care staff are so friendly and have made me very welcome. The meals are good. Nothing is a bother for the carers. I have made lots of friends. Such a homely place.
Thank you for your brilliant review will pass on to the team at Derwent
I have lived at Derwent for a few weeks now. I have been made very welcome. I have a lovely view. The care is wonderful. It is a home from home.
Beautiful review will pass on to the Derwent team thank you
I have come to Derwent Care Home for a short stay. The care is good and the meals are great. The staff are so caring and kind.
Great review thank you will pass on to the Derwent team
I have come to stay at Derwent a few times. The staff are friendly and very good. Nothing is a bother.
Thankyou for your kind words, we look forward to seeing you again
I have to say what a excellent service derwent care home is couldn't be more happier with the care, support and compassion my grandad receives the meals are outstanding and very well received from all the residents it's nice to know my grandad has made a lot of friends and is always welcomed with a smile by all the carers thank you so much for the outstanding you all do.
Thankyou L for your very kind words and feedback, I will pass it on to the team at Derwent.
I am a resident at Derwent and have been for some time. The care is outstanding and nothing is a bother. I can not thank the staff for all they do. They are worth their weight in gold.
Thankyou for your lovely review Rosalie, we are pleased you are happy at Derwent
The care is great.
The meals are good.
Thankyou for your lovely review, we are pleased you are settling in well at Derwent
My mum-in-law came to Derwent Care Home after damage to her home. She was welcomed by staff and her room was lovely. The home itself is lovely, light and comfortable with different areas for residents. She was encouraged to attend events in the home but staff always respected her choices. While the home is lovely it's the staff who make it special, friendly, caring, very helpful and cheerful. As a relative you feel the staff like their jobs and the people they look after, which gives relatives peace of mind.
Thankyou for your lovely review we really enjoyed having your Mum stay with us
Derwent Care Home work so hard caring for our mum and all the residents. The staff and home are outstanding!!!
Thankyou for your kind words we loved having your Mum stay with us
I feel I ony need 4 words - Outstanding in all areas!!!! Thank you all so much for taking such wonderful care of my mum. x
Thankyou so much for your lovely review, we are happy that you had a good experience at Derwent
I find the staff brilliant, the meals are amazing, the communication is great. I get well looked after.
We very much appreciate your kind words and are pleased that you are happy with the care received
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 23 October 2019Good
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: Mariposa
Meet the Team (1)

We would like to introduce Julie Baron as the Home Manager at Derwent Care Home. Julie has excellent experience in the health and social care industry and brings with her a wealth of knowledge in the sector. We are delighted to have Julie leading our fantastic team at Derwent Care Home, and looking forward to seeing the impact she makes on the home.
Frequently Asked Questions about Derwent Care Home
What types of Care is Derwent Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Derwent Care Home have?
There are 45 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Derwent Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), 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 are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Derwent Care Home to the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne?
9.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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