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Northbourne

Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5AR


Summary

  • Outstanding

    Regulator's rating

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  • Rooms available

    Current availability

  • 34 beds

    Maximum occupancy

  • 1990

    Date opened

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From the owner

Anchor's Northbourne in Low Fell is a trusted provider of residential care for older people who are living with dementia and have personal care needs.

Our care home’s well trained and helpful staff provide 24-hour care and support to help you main…

Anchor's Northbourne in Low Fell is a trusted provider of residential care for older people who are living with dementia and have personal care needs.

Our care home’s well trained and helpful staff provide 24-hour care and support to help you maintain your chosen lifestyle, adapting as your needs change.

We have the benefit of a hub within our home that has different areas for our residents such as a hair salon and barbers, pub, kitchen area and a shop.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our catering, with our Chef Manager preparing meals daily from fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Set in a quiet village location in its own beautiful grounds, Northbourne care home is close to local services and amenities, such as shops and a park.

In times of uncertainty, Anchor is a care provider you can depend on. We are proudly not-for-profit with almost 60 years’ experience of providing care and housing for older people.

We’re here to help and look forward to giving you a warm welcome.

From the manager

“Our customers and colleagues take great pride in our home, the care, support and stimulation offered to make happy living for the years ahead. Please come and visit us and see for yourself.”

— Alison Fryer

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Care provided

  • Residential care

    Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.

  • Dementia care

    Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

  • Palliative and end of life care

    Care designed to provide quality support and comfort for people living with life-limiting conditions.

Care specialisms

This home offers specialised care for any of the following:

  • Adults over 65 years
  • Speech impairment
  • Dementia
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Cancer
  • Stroke
  • Convalescent care

Features

  • 34 beds
  • 33 single bedrooms
  • 33 en-suite rooms
  • Purpose built, opened in 1990
  • Near public transport
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair access
  • Personal furniture allowed
  • TV point in rooms
  • Pets allowed (by arrangement)
  • Grounds / gardens

Prices

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Funding for care in England

If your total savings and property assets are below £23,250, then you may be able to access local authority funding towards accommodation costs, personal care and nursing care.

To qualify, you must first arrange a care needs assessment.

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Regulator's inspection rating

Overall Outstanding

Last inspection

27 Jan 2022

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Outstanding
Well led
Outstanding
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