Briardene Care Home
Nursing home in Newcastle upon Tyne
Operated by Mariposa Care Group
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About
Briardene Care Home is a 68-bed nursing home in Newcastle upon Tyne providing care for older people, younger adults with physical disabilities, and people living with dementia. The home is registered to deliver nursing care and specialist dementia support. It was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2022, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home is purpose-built and situated in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England. It offers both nursing and dementia care in a modern setting designed to support residents' comfort and independence.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 27 May 2022 · Last inspected 10 May 2022
Inspectors found Briardene, a 60-bed home for older people and younger adults, including some living with dementia or a physical disability, to be providing good everyday care. A resident described it as close to home, with the freedom to choose their own routine and staff who are friendly and caring. Safeguarding procedures, infection control, risk management and medicines handling were all found to be in order, and the registered manager was described as building a more open culture.
- Residents said they felt safe and valued the kind, caring relationships they had with staff
- Staff understood safeguarding procedures, and concerns were investigated and used to inform learning
- Infection prevention and control measures were in place, and staff followed guidance on protective equipment
- Quality monitoring systems are in place, and improvements since the last inspection led to the breaches being resolved
- Inspectors made a recommendation about the provider's duty of candour
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
1,012 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Newcastle upon Tyne council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £911 |
| 2025 | £983 |
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Local health safety net
Briardene Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Victoria Infirmary, 3.3 miles away. The local GP practice is WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Newcastle upon Tyne
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Gateshead Older People's Assembly
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The North Tyneside Carers Centre
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Age UK Newcastle and North Tyneside
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Age Concern South Tyneside
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Part of Mariposa Care Group
Briardene Care Home is one of 9 homes run by Mariposa Care Group on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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