Prestwick Care
Brooke House
Nursing home in Newcastle upon Tyne
Operated by Prestwick Care
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About
Brooke House is a 50-bed dementia care home run by Prestwick Care in Newcastle upon Tyne. It provides residential and nursing care for older people with dementia, with each bedroom featuring an en-suite bathroom, fitted furniture, an interactive alarm system and a mechanised bed. The home has assisted bathing facilities, internet access throughout, lift provision, and offers spacious lounges, dining areas and quiet rooms for residents and visitors.
The Care Quality Commission rated Brooke House Outstanding overall in 2022. It was rated Good for safety, effectiveness and responsiveness, and Outstanding for caring and leadership.
What inspectors found
CQC: OutstandingReport published 19 May 2022 · Last inspected 1 March 2022
Brooke House is a residential home providing nursing and personal care to older people, some of whom live with dementia-related conditions. Inspectors found that staff and managers focused closely on personalised care, and that managers gave strong support to both staff and relatives. The report describes the home as safe, with medicines, infection control and COVID-19 testing all handled well.
- Relatives said managers and staff went beyond what was expected during the pandemic.
- Care professionals praised the leadership and knowledge of the management team and staff.
- Staff were described as valuing the people they support and keeping them central to the service.
- Robust audits were used to monitor quality and drive continuous improvement, and staff knew how to raise concerns.
- Inspectors initially worried that people could be exposed to risks from catering equipment. The provider took immediate action to reduce that risk.
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
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- 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
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| 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
Brooke House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Victoria Infirmary, 2.7 miles away. The local GP practice is DENTON TURRET MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 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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Part of Prestwick Care
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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