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Recent refurbishment of the communal areas has created bright and inviting spaces where residents can relax, socialise and enjoy a...
Care Provided by La Cura House
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 60 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
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
For more detailed Fee breakdowns please contact our Home Manager, Tracy Wiggans.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact La Cura House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact La Cura House 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
Owner
- Berwick Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Tracy Wiggans(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2026
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
Visiting
- Visits can be arranged Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 4:00pm.
Parking
- Free on-site parking available, with accessibility spaces.
La Cura House Reviews (70)
La Cura House has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.027) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time La Cura House has 70 reviews.
The staff treat him with care, dignity and respect. I believe he is in an environment that understands his needs and looks after him well. He is very well fed and the staff appear to know what he likes. I feel comfortable that he is in a good place and La Cura is meeting his needs.
Aesthetically the environment of La Cura has improved massively over the past 6 months.
The art work has enhanced the communal areas and made these spaces much more warm and attractive. The garden is also a lovely environment. I feel that the staff enjoy working here and the manager is a good leader.
We as a family are very happy with how dad is being cared for.
The overall care was excellent, and the staff were wonderful and kept us informed throughout my dad's stay there.
The food was of a high standard and could not be faulted.
The only negative would be that the place was a bit dated, but it is in the process of being refurbished.
The love and care my mother is receiving is second to none. The home is extremely well run by the manager and this is reflected in the staff who are caring, fun and loving. The door is always open and I hope I can give back in some way. Thank you all.
My nana has been in La Cura for over a month now. The staff are very helpful, friendly and caring. The food smells delicious and always responded back as tasty! The room is very nice and comfortable. Although not settled at first, it is slowly becoming better.
Thank you for your review, I will ensure the team are aware
My wife has been a resident for some eight months ... that time attention to meet her needs has been careful and consistent, and good. When problems has arrised, they have been immediately recognised and satisfactionly dealth with.
Thank you for your review, i will ensure the team are aware
My mum has received excellent care in La Cura. The carers are fantastic, friendly, caring and always ensuring all the residents are attended to as soon as they need help. Activities in the house are varied and enjoyable, with my mum taking part frequently. The activities are fabulous. Meals are home made and tasty in plentiful supply. Cleanliness is exceptional, domestics always around attending to whatever required. The manager and nurses are very approachable and always available. Overall extremely happy.
Thank you for you lovely review, your mum is a pleasure to be around and she certainly lights up the room.
Staff are friendly and caring although, due to numbers, sometimes not enough time is spent with each resident. Due to the extent of disability, most residents take time to assimilate what is happening, whether getting dressed or moving from room to room.
My Aunt was cared for by the wonderful staff at La Cura for many years. She was the longest resident there until she sadly passed earlier this month. The professionalism, care and genuine fondness for her was evident on every visit. Staff took time to help her with her severe vascular dementia, playing music she loved and I could see she responded positively to them. There is a lovely atmosphere of caring and respect for the residents from everyone I met. Thank you.
Thank you for your lovely review, your aunt will be sadly missed but not forgotten.
The compassion the care team gave was so heartwarming.
I could not ask for more.
I would not hesitate in advising anyone to place their relative in La Cura because I know from experience they will get the best care.
Thank you for your wonderful review. It was absolutely our pleasure living and looking after your mum.
La Cura House is a very professional care home with excellent staff. They genuinely care for the residents and do so cheerfully. The activities team are great, but overall, the entire team care. It's not easy having to place a loved one in a home, but I feel happy they are in a good, safe place.
I have found all staff that I have had contact with to be helpful and caring.
My mother has been in La Cura House since March and this was my first review. I appreciated the manager's assessment at the home's situation with regard to staffing and facilities. The home is relatively fortunate in its staffing level and the proposal improvements of the facilities/rooms/layout look very positive. I was impressed with the attitude. All contributions (from relatives) were positive which only increased my confidence in the manner. La Cura House carries out its care of our relatives.
Informative.
The staff are very approachable and I feel confident that should I have any worries or concerns someone would be there to offer support and guidance. I am happy that my mother is in a safe environment and being looked after with care and respect.
Thank you for your review... I will ensure your positive feedback is passed onto our team
Very caring thoughtful all members of staff. Nothing was a problem to them from housekeeping staff to management. My husband was treated with great respect. Unfortunately, he was only in the home for nine days when he passed away. The staff were fantastic to me as my husband passed away. There was always someone by my side.
Our thoughts are with you, thank you for the review.
Mum seemed to settle in okay. We were happy with her care during the short time she was in the care home.
The care my husband received in the last 7 months of his life was wonderful. All of the staff took the greatest of care and know him not as a resident but as a friend. He told me he could not be in a better place and that was a great comfort to me. His last day was a perfect day. Thank you.
Thank you for your review, our thoughts and wishes are with you.
I found that great care was given to my mother in the years she was with you.
Thank you for your review, we loved caring for your mum! She was a very special woman.
My dad is currently in La Cura House Care Home. He is being very well looked after by the well-trained, friendly, professional staff who are providing him with excellent, personalised care and support. My mam went in to be with him for two weeks respite which she enjoyed. The staff even invited her back in for dinner after she returned home. A lovely, thoughtful gesture. I would not hesitate to recommend La Cura House to anyone looking for a home-from-home environment.
Thank you for your review, Diane, it is very kind of you. We love caring for your dad and mum is always welcome anytime.
The staff are professional, friendly and reliable. My mum is so happy here, she loves the activities and the safety the home provides. The staff are always on hand and can not do enough for her. She feels safe here, which gives me and my family peace of mind.
Thank you for your review, I will ensure all staff are aware of your thoughts
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 February 2022Good
- 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.
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Meet the Team (3)

I was born and brought in Berwick upon Tweed and attended both Tweedmouth middle school and Berwick high school or now known as Berwick Academy.
On leaving school I went on to have three daughters and moved to Cornwall.
When my daughters were young I decided I wanted to care for others so went to work as a care assistant in a care home, then went on to looking after people who had to live with Huntington's disease. Whilst working with people with Huntington's disease this inspired me to want to care for people with mental health needs, so decided to complete my nurse training.
In 2007 I qualified as a registered mental health nurse and I completed various other training courses to support me in caring for people with mental health needs. On qualifying I worked for the NHS as a staff nurse, community psychiatric nurse and a charge nurse.
During my time with the NHS I worked with people who live with dementia and felt I could really make a difference in their lives so decided to leave the NHS and become the head of a dementia unit for a private company, I then became the deputy manager for the same company, the manager and myself along with a great team turned a failing home into a good rated home. Not long after we had succeeded in this I moved to another care home for the same company as the registered general manager.
In 2017 I decided I wanted to move back to my home town of Berwick Upon Tweed and it was fortunate that La Cura House care home, previously known by another name was needing a manager. Unfortunately the home was not in a good position and required a lot of TLC. However with the hard work and dedication we managed to make significant improvements in a short space in time moving it from a home which required improvement to a good home within a year.
We continue to make improvements and I am proud to say the changes that the current staffing team have made and the massive difference to the people we they care for lives.
We have developed a whole new team who have embraced some difficult changes, but changes that are so much for the better. Our home is filled with care and happiness and we will continue to strive to make improvements where needed so that residents continue to live in a happy home.

I look forward to the future working at La Cura House.

My name is Margaret Wilson. I work at La Cura House Care Home as Head Cook. I’ve been here a little over 3 years. I really enjoy my job and I love doing home baking, especially birthday cakes. It is great to watch the resident’s faces light up as we sing Happy Birthday to them. I enjoy popping out to see the residents and talking to them about their likes and dislikes.
Frequently Asked Questions about La Cura House
What types of Care is La Cura House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does La Cura House have?
There are 60 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at La Cura House?
Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is La Cura House to the centre of Berwick-upon-Tweed?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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