Akari Care Limited
Wordsworth House
Care home in Newcastle upon Tyne
Operated by Akari Care
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- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Wordsworth House is an 78-bed care home in Newcastle upon Tyne, operated by Akari Care Limited. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2022).
The home provides residential care and support to older adults. Families considering Wordsworth House are encouraged to discuss their priorities and preferences directly with the home to understand how it may meet their needs.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 4 May 2022 · Last inspected 7 April 2022
Inspectors visited Wordsworth House, a purpose-built care home for up to 78 people across three floors, when 55 people were living there. The report describes staff as knowledgeable about infection prevention and control and say people and relatives feel safe. It also notes that the provider has improved since its last inspection, when a breach of regulations was found.
- People and relatives said they felt safe, and staff understood how to safeguard people from abuse.
- Infection prevention and control has improved since the last inspection, with staff knowledgeable about and correctly wearing protective equipment.
- Risks were assessed and reduced, medicines were managed safely, and safe recruitment practices were followed.
- Staff were described as working well as a team, supporting new colleagues, and as kind, caring and supportive.
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2025
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Newcastle upon Tyne council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £911 |
| 2025 | £983 |
What Newcastle upon Tyne council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Wordsworth House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Victoria Infirmary, 0.7 miles away. The local GP practice is JESMOND HEALTH PARTNERSHIP, 0.7 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 Carers Association
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Gateshead Older People's Assembly
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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…
Part of Akari Care
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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