Newcross Care Home

Wolverhampton · WV11 1RH

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
£1,218–£1,233/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Jul 2019
Capacity
64 beds
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RightCareHome analysisDecision snapshot

What the evidence shows

Newcross Care Home is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Good (Jul 2019). Family feedback highlights staff kindness and professionalism.

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Family feedback highlights staff kindness and professionalism
  • Dementia support

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: occasional hygiene lapses for complex needs

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
Avery Homes Wolverhampton Limited
Provider group
BRAND Avery
Local authority
Wolverhampton
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
100%
Floors
2
Opened
2012
Vacancy information checked
Nov 2025
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Newcross Care Home Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. 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
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Jun 2019

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Registered Manager
Beverley Jane Aldridge
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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, physical disability support, palliative or end-of-life support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Physical disability support
  • Palliative or end-of-life support
  • Wheelchair access
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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

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Diabetes
Palliative Care
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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building
Aggression or challenging behaviour
Agitation and restlessness
Exit-Seeking

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Challenging Behaviour
End-of-Life Care

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.

Registered Manager
Beverley Jane Aldridge

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Full Medication Management

Newcross Care Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£1,218–£1,233/week

≈ £5,296 - £5,361 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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Published fee notes

Residential care from £1150, Residential Dementia from £1200. Prices vary depending on the level of care required. Residents are assessed on admission.

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 (Wolverhampton, residential with dementia care): £795/wk

Dementia care
From £1,218/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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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Newcross Care Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Located in the quiet suburb of Fallings Park in Wolverhampton, Newcross care home offers tailor-made compassionate residential and dementia care packages. All bedrooms at Newcross are spacious and come complete with ensuite facilities, flat-screen TV and DVD player - and residents are free to personalise them as they choose. There are also plenty of lounges for socialising, joining in the busy activities programme, or private relaxation. Newcross hosts visitors from the local community, including a church group, local schools and even Pets as Therapy dogs. There are bus stops and public transport links nearby to reach the rest of the West Midlands, and local pubs and shops are just a short walk away.

Contact & location

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

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

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378 Prestwood Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 1RH

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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

Pureed
Soft Diet
Thickened Fluids
Diabetic
Vegetarian
Vegan
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected June 2025)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Very good
Food safety management:Very good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

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

9 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Games & Quizzes
Reminiscence
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Pet Therapy
Yoga & Relaxation
Religious Services
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✓One-to-one activity sessions
✓Organised group activities

Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Double Rooms
Couples Rooms
Own Furniture
TV in Rooms
Phone in Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Secure Garden
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Hairdresser
Shop
Cafe
Bar
Cinema
Parking
Minibus
Pets Allowed

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Newcross Care Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Newcross Care Home

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  1. Have staff turnover rates remained low in the past year?

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

  3. Are cleaning routines and standards unchanged in the last 12 months?

  4. Ask how often personal hygiene is supported, especially for residents with dementia or incontinence.

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 Newcross Care Home

What does the inspection rating for Newcross Care Home show?

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

Is Newcross Care Home a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.9 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Newcross Care Home cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Newcross Care Home: £1,218–£1,233/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Newcross Care Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

Newcross Care Home accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Newcross Care Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

Newcross Care Home is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

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Does Newcross Care Home provide dementia care?

Newcross Care Home 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 Newcross Care Home have?

Newcross Care Home has 64 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about Newcross Care Home?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.9 out of 5.

Are Newcross Care Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

Newcross Care Home'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 Newcross Care Home safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Newcross Care Home is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Newcross Care Home?

Newcross Care Home is operated by AVERY HOMES WOLVERHAMPTON LIMITED (Company registration number: 07094416). Ownership type: independent.

Has Newcross Care Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Newcross Care Home in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Newcross Care Home's provider?

Newcross Care Home's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. 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 Newcross Care Home?

Ask Newcross Care Home 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 Newcross Care Home?

Before choosing Newcross Care Home, 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 Wolverhampton to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Newcross Care Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

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

What is Newcross Care Home's food hygiene rating?

Newcross Care Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 19 June 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Newcross Care Home?

When visiting Newcross Care Home, 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, and ask how families are updated when needs change. 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 Newcross Care Home?

Our visit checklist for Newcross Care Home 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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