Brooke House

Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE15 7AY

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,070/week
Inspection rating
OutstandingRating published May 2022
Capacity
50 beds
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RightCareHome analysisDecision snapshot

What the evidence shows

Brooke House is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Outstanding (May 2022). The overall family feedback rating is low. The available themes do not explain all the reasons behind it. This topic appears in family feedback. Ask the home to explain its approach and compare it with the inspection findings.

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What stands out

  • Outstanding inspection rating
  • Dementia support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: neglect of basic needs
  • Registered financing and security arrangements

What we cannot confirm

  • Dementia and wandering support are listed, but a secure unit is not confirmed. Confirm the environment needed for individual care.

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
More facility details
Registered provider
Prestwick Care Limited
Provider group
BRAND Prestwick Care
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
100%
Opened
2013
Nursing cover
Registered nurse shown 24/7

Provider network: 4 homes; 100% rated Good or better (2 Outstanding, 2 Good).

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Brooke House Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Outstanding
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Outstanding
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Feb 2022

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Registered Manager
Alex Ross
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, sight or hearing impairment support, mental health support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Sight or hearing impairment support
  • Mental health support
  • Physical disability support
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Important limitations

  • Dementia and wandering support are listed, but a secure unit is not confirmed. Confirm the environment needed for individual care.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Sight or hearing impairment
Mental health
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Depression
Anxiety
Schizophrenia
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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building
Aggression or challenging behaviour
Agitation and restlessness
Evening confusion (sundowning)
Exit-Seeking

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Challenging Behaviour
Speech/Communication
Spinal Injury

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.
Specialist Staff
Physiotherapist
Registered Manager
Alex Ross

Nursing Procedures

Catheter Care

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Controlled Substances
Regular Medication Reviews
Full Medication Management

Brooke House: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,070/week

From ≈ £4,653 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Newcastle upon Tyne, nursing with dementia care): £1,101/wk

Nursing care
From £1,070/week

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

Family Top-Up

The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

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Family Reviews

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Brooke House, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Brooke House is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built care home in Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne, offering stunning views of the Tyne Valley. It provides residential, nursing, and specialist dementia care in a modern environment with 50 en-suite rooms.

Contact & location

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

Ronald Drive, West Denton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7AY

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

5 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Freshly Cooked Meals
Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room

Dietary Options

Vegetarian
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected May 2025)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Very good
Food safety management:Good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

4 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Games & Quizzes
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✓One-to-one activity sessions
✓Organised group activities

Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Hoists
Hospital Beds

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Own Furniture
TV in Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Door Sensors
Emergency Lighting
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Hairdresser
Cinema
Parking
Minibus
Pets Allowed

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Brooke House a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Brooke House

Take this care home visit checklist with you when you call or visit.

  1. Ask how staff monitor and respond to residents' health changes.

  2. How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?

  3. Request details on continence care routines and checks.

  4. Check how often residents are assisted with food and fluids.

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Brooke House

What does the inspection rating for Brooke House show?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is Brooke House a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. The overall family feedback rating is low. The available themes do not explain all the reasons behind it. The combined public feedback rating is 3.7 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. Provider records: 1 charge was recorded as outstanding when checked. 1 was created in the preceding 90 days. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Brooke House cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Brooke House: From £1,070/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Brooke House accept NHS or local authority funding?

Brooke House accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Brooke House a nursing home or a residential care home?

Brooke House is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.

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Does Brooke House provide dementia care?

Brooke House specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning.

How many beds does Brooke House have?

Brooke House has 50 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Brooke House?

The overall family feedback rating is low. The available themes do not explain all the reasons behind it. The combined public feedback rating is 3.7 out of 5.

Are Brooke House's reviews enough to make a decision?

Brooke House's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Brooke House safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Brooke House is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Brooke House?

Brooke House is operated by PRESTWICK CARE LIMITED (Company registration number: 07110396). Ownership type: independent.

Has Brooke House had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Brooke House in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Brooke House's provider?

Brooke House's provider public-record check is: 1 point worth clarifying. This public-record detail may be useful to discuss with the provider before you decide. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Brooke House?

Ask Brooke House how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Brooke House?

Before choosing Brooke House, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Newcastle Upon Tyne to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Brooke House's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Brooke House looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is Brooke House's food hygiene rating?

Brooke House currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 22 May 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Brooke House?

When visiting Brooke House, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Brooke House?

Our visit checklist for Brooke House starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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Topics to take into your visit

  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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  • What should you ask on your visit?

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