Whorlton Grange Residential Home
- Care home
- 51 beds
- No nursing
- Dementia care
- Registered since 2011
- West Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne, North East
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
3 ratings
Its last inspection improved it from Requires improvement to Good.
7 years
since the latest rating was published. A rating this old may not show how the service is today.
51 of 62
rated care homes in Newcastle upon Tyne are rated Good, like this one.
Whorlton Grange Residential Home: inspection record
Rated Good in March 2020, up from Requires improvement.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 6 March 2021. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Whorlton Grange is a care home providing accommodation for up to 51 people with residential care needs. At the time of the inspection 36 people were resident at the service, some of whom were living with a dementia.
Read the rest of CQC's summary
We found the following examples of good practice:
● Measures were in place to minimise the risk of visitors catching and spreading Covid-19. This included temperature checks, the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and recording track and trace information. Steps had been taken to prepare for designated visitors who could spend time with loved ones inside the home. ● People were supported with social distancing and shielding. Some people struggled to follow social distancing guidelines. Steps had been taken to minimise the risks of close contact. ● Staff understood how to use PPE appropriately and there were plentiful supplies of PPE and hand sanitiser. Staff had been trained in infection prevention and control. ● Testing for both people and staff was completed in line with Government guidance. ● The home looked clean and hygienic. Cleaning schedules and audits were completed. Housekeeping staff deep cleaned communal areas twice daily.
The five questions we ask about services and what we found
Questions to ask when you visit
- The last rating is 7 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- Janice Wilkinson
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service without nursing
- Who it supports
- Dementia, Older People
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)8 inspection reports, latest 6 March 2021. The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Provider
- Wellburn Care Homes Limited
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 01965619 (opens Companies House)
Wellburn Care Homes Limited runs 14 services in England, 9 of them in the North East. 12 are rated Good or Outstanding and 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
Other services run by Wellburn Care Homes Limited
- G Craghall Residential Home Good. Care home, Newcastle upon Tyne
- G Eighton Lodge Residential Care Home Good. Care home, Gateshead
- G Garden House Good. Care home, Northumberland
- G Glenholme Residential Care Home Good. Care home, Sunderland
Getting help from Newcastle City Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Newcastle City Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 0191 278 7878 (ask for Adult Social CarePoint), Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Newcastle City Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Whorlton Grange Residential Home provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists Whorlton Grange Residential Home as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does Whorlton Grange Residential Home have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 51 beds at Whorlton Grange Residential Home.
- When was Whorlton Grange Residential Home last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Whorlton Grange Residential Home was published on 3 March 2020.
- Who runs Whorlton Grange Residential Home?
- Whorlton Grange Residential Home is run by Wellburn Care Homes Limited. It runs 14 services in England, 9 of them in the North East.
- What is Whorlton Grange Residential Home's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 3 March 2020.
Contact
- Phone
- 0191 214 0120
- Address
- Whorlton Grange Cottages (opp Golf Club House), Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 1ND Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
- G Briardene Care Home Good, 0.5 miles away
- G Sovereign Court Good, 0.5 miles away
- G Sovereign Lodge Care Home Good, 0.5 miles away
- G Wheatfield Court Good, 0.6 miles away
- G Comfort House Good, 1.2 miles away