Wheatfield Court
- Care home
- 60 beds
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Registered since 2011
- West Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne, North East
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
5 ratings
Its last inspection improved it from Requires improvement to Good.
6 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.
Wheatfield Court: inspection record
Rated Good in September 2020, up from Requires improvement.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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About the service
From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 15 September 2020. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Wheatfield Court accommodates up to 60 people with residential care and nursing needs in a purpose-built building. 37 people were using the service at the time of the inspection.
What inspectors found
People were protected from risks. Appropriate arrangements were in place for the safe administration and recording of medicines. There were enough staff on duty to meet people's needs. Infection prevention and control procedures were in place to reduce the risk of infection and to keep people safe.
Read the rest of CQC's summary
The provider and registered manager monitored the quality of the service to make sure they delivered a high standard of care. People and family members spoke positively about the registered manager and staff. Staff said they were comfortable raising any concerns and the registered manager was very approachable. People, family members and staff were able to feedback on the quality of the service.
Questions to ask when you visit
- The last rating is 6 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
- Ask how nursing cover works at night and at weekends.
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- Adele Lusher
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service with nursing
- Who it supports
- Dementia, Older People, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)7 inspection reports, latest 15 September 2020. 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
- Akari Care LimitedBrand: Akari Care Limited
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 07737949 (opens Companies House)
Akari Care Limited runs 28 services in England, 23 of them in the North East. 27 are rated Good or Outstanding and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
Other services run by Akari Care Limited
- G Alexandra House Good. Care home, Gateshead
- G Ashfield Court Good. Care home, North Tyneside
- G Aycliffe Care Home Good. Care home with nursing, County Durham
- G Ayresome Court Good. Care home with nursing, Stockton-on-Tees
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 Wheatfield Court provide nursing care?
- Yes. The Care Quality Commission lists Wheatfield Court as a care home with nursing.
- How many beds does Wheatfield Court have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 60 beds at Wheatfield Court.
- When was Wheatfield Court last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Wheatfield Court was published on 15 September 2020.
- Who runs Wheatfield Court?
- Wheatfield Court is run by Akari Care Limited. It runs 28 services in England, 23 of them in the North East.
- What is Wheatfield Court's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 15 September 2020.
Contact
- Phone
- 0191 214 5104
- Address
- Wheatfield Road, Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 5HQ Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
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- G Sovereign Court Good, 0.5 miles away
- G Sovereign Lodge Care Home Good, 0.5 miles away
- G Whorlton Grange Residential Home Good, 0.6 miles away
- G Comfort House Good, 0.9 miles away