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Castle Dene is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. It is operated by Newcastle-upon-Tyne City Council.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, learning disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Castle Dene provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Castle Dene in January 2020 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Castle Dene is located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, within the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area in North East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Freeman Road, South Gosforth, South Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1SZ |
| Phone | 01912 788164 |
| Website | www.newcastle.gov.uk |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Region | North East |
| Last inspection | 9 January 2020 |
| Provider | Newcastle-upon-Tyne City Council |
Is Castle Dene registered with the CQC?
Yes. Castle Dene is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-276683017
What type of care does Castle Dene provide?
Castle Dene provides residential homes, shared lives, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities.
How do I contact Castle Dene?
You can contact Castle Dene by phone on 01912 788164, or visit them at Freeman Road, South Gosforth, South Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1SZ.
What is Castle Dene's CQC rating?
Castle Dene has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-276683017
What are Castle Dene's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Castle Dene's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Requires improvement, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
There are 121 CQC-registered care homes in Newcastle Upon Tyne. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/newcastle-upon-tyne.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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