La Cura House

North Road, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1PL
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  • La Cura House, Berwick-upon-Tweed
Providing care and support for both the frail, elderly and those living with dementia, Berwick Care Home is located in Berwick-upon-Tweed in Northumberland.

Respite care is also an option at Berwick. This allows carers to have a break and is always handy for families when planning holidays.

The home has recently been refurbished to a modern standard. Outside the home, there is a large, enclosed garden area which provides residents with a secure and tranquil outdoor environment.
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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 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 What's included?

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Funding Types Accepted

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

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Good to Know

Owner

  • Berwick Care Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Tracy Wiggans (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (60)

La Cura House Reviews (70)

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La Cura House has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.027) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from N S (Son of Resident) published on 2 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very friendly care home with excellent staff. My father was given excellent attention throughout his stay. The care home was very accommodating to all the families needs, given the personal touch, and going the extra mile. Thank you.
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Review from Mary L (Niece of Resident) published on 23 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I felt that my uncle was well cared for and had good support while he was in care. We could phone and speak to anyone at any time and they kept us updated with his illness to the end.
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Review from Ellen W (Sister of Resident) published on 26 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother was in this care home for just over a month. His care and attention was second to none. This home, to his family, was more like a first-class hotel.
We can only say 'thank you' which is a poor substitute for the care given to him.
Reply from Tracy Wiggans, Registered Manager at La Cura HouseThank you so very much for you lovely review. We are happy the under the painful circumstances that you felt you received the care and attention that you all so deserved.
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Review from M H (Wife of Resident) published on 18 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have been very happy with the kindness and care which my husband has been shown since he went into the care home on February 1st 2019. It has been a big step for both of us and obviously he would prefer to be at home, but as his Parkinson's makes him unable to stand or even walk, this is not possible.
The carers are attentive, always pleasant and treat him like a friend. He appreciates all that they do for him and they show him great respect.
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Review from Louvain J (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 10 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our father received sympathetic care appropriate to his needs and wishes from his admission to the care home until his death.
He was treated with kindness and given appropriate nursing care for his needs.
All the family and friends were made very welcome when visiting.
His death was very peaceful
and we were all made to feel comfortable with the situation.
Thank you.
Reply from Tracy Wiggans, Registered Manager at La Cura HouseThank you very much for your kind words, it was our pleasure caring for your father and our thoughts and wishes are with you all.
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Review from Patricia H (Respite Resident) published on 3 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This was the first time Mum had spent time in Berwick Care Home. On arrival, we were met by extremely professional and caring staff who helped settle Mum in very quickly. The home has a very warm friendly and safe feeling and I had no hesitation leaving Mum. When we picked her up she was happy to see
us but not in any rush to get away - for me that was very comforting. I have no hesitation recommending this home to anyone and it will certainly be the preferred option for respite care going forward. Thank you so much.
Reply from Tracy Wiggans, Registered Manager at La Cura HouseHi Patricia, thank you very much for your lovely review of kind words. It was a pleasure supporting your mother in law and we look forward to supporting you all in the near future.
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Review from Ann B (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My father has been a resident for almost 2 years and is well settled. I feel confident leaving him in your care and I know from experience that I will be contacted if there is a serious issue. I feel the staff at Berwick Care Home are very caring and on the whole very good with dad, even when he is
sometimes difficult. I visit at least twice a week and it's good as I know the staff well.
Reply from Tracy Wiggans, Registered Manager at La Cura HouseThank you Ann for your review, we are pleased that you feel confident that your dad is well cared for.
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Review from Stuart G (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 20 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent facilities in a modern care home that is well maintained. Staff are very friendly and efficient, food excellent and I have thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Reply from Tracy Wiggans, Registered Manager at La Cura HouseHi Stuart, it was a pleasure to support you during your stay with us. We all wish you well for the future and look forward to you visiting us.
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Review from Carole S (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My dad had lived at Berwick Care Home for the last 2 years. His physical health had dramatically worsened in the last 9 months.
His increasing extra needs were always taken into account and dealt with accordingly and his increased need for safety, security and dignity were always of prime importance.
He became unable to eat "proper" food and had to have everything pureed. He did not like this at all but the kitchen staff became ingenious at preparing various titbits to tempt him and indeed all the care staff also were known to make an input.
As dad's mental health was not an issue, all who passed his door would give him a cheery hello and passed the time of day with him, however busy they were. I know my dad always appreciated this.
He, unfortunately, died this month and the genuine concern for him (and me) was plain to see.
Reply from Tracy Wiggans, Registered Manager at La Cura HouseThank you for your review Carol, he will be sadly missed but never forgotten.
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Review from C H (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff team were friendly and had a good rapport with my dad.
The manager explained that the room my dad had wasn't the best but it was situated next to the nurses' office so they could keep an eye on him.
My dad is very poorly and was in for 2 weeks respite care so I was satisfied with this arrangement.
Reply from Tracy Wiggans, Registered Manager at La Cura HouseThank you for your review and please do not hesitate to ask for any other assistance.
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Review from Pat H (Partner of Resident) published on 25 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I found the staff very kind and helpful and were happy to help when asked.
We were offered a better room but it was further away from the nurses' station and it was easier for staff to check on my partner in the room offered.
Reply from Tracy Wiggans, Registered Manager at La Cura HouseThank you for your review. Please do not hesitate to speak with our very helpful staff team.
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Review from Jennifer C (Next of Kin) published on 16 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend was only in the care home for three weeks before she died.
During those weeks, she was so well cared for - she was kept so clean and comfortable and the staff treated her with great dignity, up to the end.
My husband and I were looked after so well. We always found the staff friendly and
nothing was any trouble.
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Review from F B (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
From day one of my dad going into this care home, he was made to feel very welcome. He is treated with respect and dignity at all times.
All the staff are extremely kind, caring and considerate and he enjoys their company very much. They are full of fun and always have a chat and laugh with him.
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Review from Janette S (Wife of Resident) published on 26 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband is very well cared for and has been since he first came into this care home.
All the staff are very pleasant to me and in caring for my husband. That I appreciate this very much both to the staff and the patient care he gets. Thank you all.
Reply from Tracy Wiggans, Registered Manager at La Cura HouseHi Jeanette. Thank you very much for you kind words. We take great pride in caring for your husband. I will ensure the team are made aware of your review and receive your positive thoughts as deserved.
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Review from Pat H (Friend of Resident) published on 6 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
During my three hour visit to my school friend of more than 60 years, I was very impressed by the caring and sympathetic ways she was treated by the staff. She seemed quite contented.
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Review from A S (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are so lovely and patient with my Mum. Nothing is ever a bother for them to do something for her. Mum says the food is really good and she enjoys it. I can't thank all the staff enough for helping her settle in and make it her home.
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Review from Duncan R (Son of Resident) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mother is very settled and well cared for. The staff are really good and the atmosphere in the home reflects this. It is nice that mother gets the occasional trip out in the minibus to garden centres for coffee and a look around.


The whole place smells clean and it is very good to see so many smiling

faces, both staff and residents.
Reply from Tracy Wiggans, Registered Manager at La Cura HouseDear Mr R,
Thank you very much for your review of our home.
Please continue to leave us your feedback when you visit as this is important to us in order to continue with the positive progress and improvements in our home.
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Review from Maureen H (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
This is now an extremely well-led care home. All the staff I have had contact with, from the manager, nurses, care assistants, catering and housekeeping staff are to be congratulated. The care and attention my father receives is second to none, everyone greets him and our family with the same level
of friendliness, he is always treated with dignity and his opinion/choices matter. Twelve months ago when our family were told my father could no longer live at home we had a difficult decision to make in choosing a new home for him, I am pleased to say that we do not regret choosing this one.
Reply from Tracy Wiggans, Registered Manager at La Cura HouseThank you very much for your review of Berwick Care Home. Your kind words and recognition of the team are very much appreciated. It is our pleasure that we have the honour to care for your father and will continue to do so to the best of our ability.
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Review from Vicky D (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 16 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic communication before Dad went into Berwick Care Home. His welcome on arrival was so caring and welcoming from all the staff. When visiting Dad we are always made welcome. Nothing is a problem. His care is fantastic and as he said to us today it's like "Home from Home". The manager is just
brilliant.
Reply from Tracy Wiggans, Registered Manager at La Cura HouseDear Vicky, Thank you very much for such a lovely review. Our home is so welcoming due to having such a fantastic dedicated team of staff, who certainly put care and support first in everything they do. We aim to ensure that Berwick Care Home is as exactly as you have stated 'home from home' and we all look forward to the much brighter future.
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Review from K T (Friend of Resident) published on 16 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My friend (for whom I act as next of kin) very much enjoys his outings with the local stroke club. Recently he has needed to be accompanied by a carer and I was impressed and delighted that Berwick CareHome has offered to provide one. The home will also assist with transport so that the club no longer
have to pay for taxis./ This is a great outcome.
Reply from Tracy Wiggans, Registered Manager at La Cura HouseHi Katherine,
Thank you very much for your review. We aim to ensure that all of our residents maintain as much independence as possible. It is so good to see such big smiles on our resident's faces. This is down to having such a dedicated team here at Berwick Care Home. We will continue to support as much as we can.
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Current Review Score: 9.0 (9.027)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (9.027) out of 10 for La Cura House 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 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.3 out of 5 from 8 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 4.710 for La Cura House is calculated as follows: ( (70 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 93 Ratings = 4.71
  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 4.317 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for La Cura House is based on 8 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 = 3.65
    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. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 12 = 0.667
  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: 11 Feb 2022

Overall Good

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

Tracy Wiggans

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2017

Hi My name is Tracy Wiggans, I have been the manager here now at La Cura House for just over three years.
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.

Moira

Moira Purdon

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2009

Hi. I am Moira Purdon and I work at La Cura House formerly known by another name as an Administrator. I have worked here for 12 years and during this time I have gained a NVQ Level 3 in Business & Administration. I enjoy my work as no 2 days are the same. I also enjoy working with the staff, the interaction I have with the residents and meeting so many different people.
I look forward to the future working at La Cura House.

Margaret

Margaret Wilson

Job Title: Cook Joined: 2017

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.

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