Care home
Croft Dene Care Home
Care home in Wallsend, North Tyneside
Croft Dene Care Home
Care home in Wallsend, North Tyneside
Operated by Crystal Croftdene
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Croft Dene Care Home is a 43-bed residential care home located in Wallsend, North Tyneside. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. The CQC report was published in 2023.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 15 May 2023 · Last inspected 22 February 2023
Croft Dene Care Home, which can accommodate up to 43 people across two floors, was rated good at this focused follow-up inspection in February 2023, up from requires improvement. Inspectors found that the home is well led, with effective quality monitoring and an open approach from the registered manager. Medicines are managed safely, visiting and contact with loved ones is supported, and staff provide person-centred care that respects people's choices.
- Earlier breaches were addressed, and the provider was no longer in breach of regulations after following its action plan
- Governance systems and the registered manager's approach to openness and duty of candour were found to be effective
- Medicines were managed safely, and incidents were reviewed to improve staff practice
- People's communication needs were met, and information was provided in alternative formats
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.
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
250 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 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 North Tyneside council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £893 |
| 2025 | £944 |
What North Tyneside council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Croft Dene Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is South Tyneside District Hospital, 3.9 miles away. The local GP practice is BEWICKE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Wallsend
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The North Tyneside Carers Centre
The organisation aims to improve the quality of life for carers in North Tyneside by supporting them through a high quality service, shaped by carers' needs and is accessible to all carers.…
Age UK Newcastle and North Tyneside
To improve the quality of life for older people
Age Concern South Tyneside
Age Concern South Tyneside has the general aim to promote the well-being of all older people in South Tyneside, recognising their right to independence, fulfilment,dignity and choice, working with…
Age Concern Tyneside South
At Age Concern Tyneside South (ACTS), we believe in a world where everyone can love life. We are here to inspire, enable and support the older people of South Tyneside to help people to make the…
Age UK Gateshead Limited
Our staff and volunteers together deliver services and activities for people aged over 50 in Gateshead & Newcastle.We are driven by the needs & aspirations of people in later life & our mission is…
Gateshead Older People's Assembly
Gateshead Older People's Assembly offers opportunities for over 50s to maintain their health and independence through socialising, exercising, and learning. We support activities in community…
Part of Crystal Croftdene
Croft Dene Care Home is one of 2 homes run by Crystal Croftdene 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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