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Kingfisher Care Home offers a flexible range of care services including residential care, nursing care, dementia care, respite care and palliative care. The purpose-built home has 50 en-suite rooms together with a range of relaxation spaces including lounges, dining rooms and family bistro facilities providing a selection of spaces for residents to watch television, listen to music or read. Outside, the home...
Care Provided by Kingfisher Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 58 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are determined on individual resident need based on pre-admission assessment
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Kingfisher Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Kingfisher 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)
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
- Minster Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kristie Goodall (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (58)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (8)
Kingfisher Care Home Reviews (25)
Kingfisher Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.623) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kingfisher Care Home has 25 reviews.
This care home is excellent in all fields of care for my mother. Polite and treat people with dignity and care. The staff from cleaning to care staff nurses and catering is 100% excellent.
We are thrilled to hear that you are happy with the care your mother receives, I will be passing on your praise to our team.
Kindest Regards
Kristie
Kingfisher Care Home looks after all residents with care and respect. Taking time to make sure all their needs are met. Love that they are asked to make a wish and it is granted for them.
We appreciate your kind words, and I will be sure to share them with the Kingfisher team.
Kindest Regards
She loves it when they have entertainment on especially a singer.
It is always clean and tidy ,all staff are very professional and polite.
We are glad to hear that you are happy with the care your Nanna is receiving and that she is enjoying our entertainment.
You'll be pleased to know we have lots of singers booked for the remainder of 2026.
We are grateful for...
My mam became a resident of kingfisher around a year and a half ago and in that time I have found it to be a welcoming and friendly place for her to live. The staff are very caring and attentive and I feel they always have her best needs at heart. The home overall is clean and well looked after and the rooms comfortable and kept tidy by the domestic staff. I know mam enjoys the food and it always looks wholesome and varied. There is a selection of activities each day and they encourage residents to join in and be social. The medical staff are very aware of mams needs and always report anything I need to know. They are on top of everything that needs to be done. Overall I am very pleased that kingfisher is the place she now lives
I am sincerely grateful for your generous remarks, I will pass it on to the home team.
Kindest Regards
I regularly visit my mam and always get a cup of tea from the carers. We often sit in the garden room which is lovely. Mam is always dressed nicely . She's not a one for mixing but she's never left in her room. Always encouraged to watch a film or do activities. Often see her on Kingfisher social media page which I absolutely love. She is v well fed. She is always eating ! Entertainers are regularly performing at Kingfisher and summer/Christmas fairs are a great time to meet families of other residents. All staff are dedicated to the home, cleaning staff, laundry staff, maintenance, carers , supervisors and managers. The carers are amazing with my Mam. She can be difficult at times but they reassure her and she is so well looked after. Me and my family are always made so welcome. It was v traumatic for me to have to put mam in a care facility but straight away I knew she would be well looked after. It's been nearly a year now and I could not be happier with the level of care mam receives
Our team strives to provide high quality care, inclusive of individual need and we appreciate your recognition of staff efforts.
I will pass your lovely comments on to our team.
Kindest Regards
Always 'on the ball' regarding his health and any problems arising. They always contact me if there is/has been a problem.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're really pleased to hear that you feel well-supported and approachable.
I cannot praise the staff enough. Cleaners are always ensuring her bin is changed , toilet etc cleaned, her appetite is very poor and the cook took the time to learn what my mum liked. The Nurses and care staff are an amazing team and tell me not to be worried about asking for anything. It is lovely to hear them laughing with the residents. Yes there has been a few glitches only because they are getting to know my mum and once I've raised it with them they have ensured it's rectified.. The manager can be very much seen and is approachable she has done the best to accommodate my requests.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It's wonderful to hear that Kingfisher Care Home has made such a positive difference to your mother's well-being. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to the team - they'll be delighted to hear them.
My father joined Kingfisher Care Home in December 2023 - followed by my mother in January 2024. They both receive exceptional care. My father died in March 2025 and up until that time was treated lovingly and with utmost respect and dignity from all the staff, domestics, chefs, carers - my mum continues to be cared for at Kingfisher - the support she gets from all the staff is amazing - she is not coping well since my Dad died and is offered the exact amount of support and sympathy. As a family - we are made welcome and also offered excellent support and always a friendly and listening ear to any issues.
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience. We are truly sorry for your loss and are honored to have been able to care for your father. I will pass your kind sentiments on to the home team. Kind regards.
Mam has been a resident for over 2 years. I have seen a lot of improvement in the last 6 months, lots more activities, cleanliness of communal areas and the introduction of a reading corner! The staff are very friendly and I feel my Mam is in the best place to care for her needs.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to know your Mam is happy with her tailored care at Kingfisher. Our dedicated team strives to maintain high-quality care at all times. I will pass your kind sentiments onto the home team. Kind regards.
Kingfisher is a very caring environment. Staffing is excellent. The staff are very approachable. Plenty of space and areas to sit and move about. Very secure and safe for residents. Good activities to cover the needs of everyone. Office staff are always helpful and friendly. I have recommended friends of Mum and families. Would like to see more staff.
Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. I will pass your kind sentiments on to the home team. We appreciate your feedback regarding staffing concerns addressed we will consider it and make necessary changes that are needed. Kind regards.
My wife has early-onset frontotemporal dementia. She is only 64 and has been a resident at Kingfisher since July 2022. I have always been happy with the care she has received and the way they have adapted her care plan over the years to meet the decline in her presentation of the illness. Any concerns I have had, have always been listened to and satisfactorily resolved. She is well cared for and, although she cannot communicate, seems to be happy. The staff are great and really do care for the residents. The place is constantly being cleaned and is well maintained. The food always looks good and the menu is varied. I've had Christmas dinner there every year with my wife, and it's been really nice. I have no hesitation in recommending Kingfisher Care Home, it has certainly met our needs.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We truly appreciate your kind words and are pleased to hear that your wife is receiving the care and support she needs. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're grateful for your trust.
The home my mum was previously in was so poor that we visited multiple times a week to ensure she was safe and fed, we have none of these worries with Kingfisher as we know she is very well taken care of.
Thank you for your kind words and trust in Kingfisher. We're so pleased to hear that you feel reassured about your mum's care, and we truly appreciate your feedback.
Great carers, good atmosphere, well kept very clean. Standards are very good. Staff really look after the residents well, with lots of activities for those who are able to partake. Plenty of events planned, i.e. singers, animal visits, Easter eggs and loads more.
We're grateful for your kind words and for recognising the efforts of our staff. Providing a warm and homely environment for the residents is our utmost priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us.
After a long stay in hospital, Mum was moved to Kingfisher Care Home. She was very poorly in the hospital, and her recovery since being at Kingfisher is remarkable. All staff are very caring and kind, and I am always greeted with a smile and an immediate update on how Mum is! The staff's care and compassion are special, given the sometimes challenging circumstances they have to deal with.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are thrilled to hear about your mum's remarkable recovery and are grateful for your kind words about our staff. It's our privilege to provide care and support during these times. Kind regards.
My mam had vascular dementia and was in Kingfisher for over 3.5 years, arriving during covid lockdown and resident until her passing in February 2024. She did not initially recognise that she needed to be in a home and was initially troubled, however was treated with kindness, patience and dignity by the staff throughout, and became accepting of care. The home kept her safe during covid and is well-managed and clean. The building is a light modern building with a central courtyard which seems fit for purpose for dementia sufferers, and I observed staff doing regular thorough cleaning. Mam received good in-house nursing care, who escalated promptly and appropriately to the Dr and hospital during some medical emergencies which she had. All the staff that I saw throughout were patient, kind and caring. They were very helpful to me after bereavement.
I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your experience with Kingfisher and recognising our team efforts. Our team is committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and ensuring a supportive environment for residents and their families.
My dad had Parkinson's with early dementia, and was quite frail. The staff were incredible in their desire and ability to support his needs; they spent time with him, helped him spend time in the communal areas where possible, and treated him with dignity and compassion.
They also seemed to understand how hard it was for us to have recognised the need for my dad to be in permanent nursing care, and treated us with such kindness.
I shall always be grateful for the care my dad was given at Kingfisher.
(My dad's room/bathroom was always clean, and we felt assured that his personal hygiene needs, incl. shaving, mouthcare and other things were being attended to; any issues with his medication was discussed with us and addressed).
Best Regards,
Rahi.
My mother-in-law settled here very well and is very content. We are really pleased with the home and its staff. It is so much better than the last home she was in. There always seems to be plenty of activities for the residents and opportunities for families to be involved in certain events.
Kind regards.
The staff were compassionate and caring about my husband's needs.
Kind regards.
My mum, who sadly passed today, has had the best care, love and compassion from all of the staff and I can't thank them enough. I strongly recommend this care home they give the best care both day and night my mum was very happy here.
Kind regards.
The care and support my parents and myself have received has been outstanding and I cannot thank them enough. Everything I have asked for or about has been answered in a courteous and polite manner by all the staff.
Kind regards.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kingfisher Care Home
What types of Care is Kingfisher Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Kingfisher Care Home have?
There are 58 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Kingfisher Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Kingfisher Care Home to the centre of North Shields?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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