Dementia & Elderly Care in Newcastle upon Tyne

Derwent Care Home is a registered 45 bedded home that provides care for older people with both general care and dementia needs. The home is spread over three floors that have access via stairs or a lift. All of our bedrooms benefit from en-suite facilities, and bedrooms are pleasantly furnished to ensure your comfort but we do encourage residents to bring in their personal items to make their room feel more homely. We have access to the internet and Skype which is available for all residents, family and friends. The home can provide daily and weekly newspapers and magazines delivered as requested, we also have a hairdresser who comes into our salon twice weekly and we can arrange visits from the local dentist, optician and podiatry services. Our staff are able to offer help and support with all daily tasks such as personal care, help at mealtimes, help to complete letter writing and completing forms and documentation.

Our home has a warm and relaxing feel and we welcome everyone who visits us with a smile. We value your views and opinions on the service that we provide – and welcome feedback. We encourage family and friends to come and join their loved one to have a meal at our home where our chefs Carl and Yvonne provide nutritious and well-balanced meals. If requested we can arrange for you to meet up with the chefs to discuss your choices of food. We can cater for your particular likes and dislikes offering alternative dishes to suit your tastes. We also provide vegetarian and vegan dishes if required. Hot and cold drinks are provided day and night, along with snacks on request.