Barchester Springvale Court Care Home

Springwell Road, Wrekenton, Gateshead NE9 7AD
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9.8 72 Reviews
  • Barchester Springvale Court Care Home, Gateshead
Springvale Court is located in the Wrekenton area of Gateshead, on the site of the former Miners' Welfare Club, close to local shops and public transport links. It is a purpose built care home providing personalised residential and expert dementia care.

Sensitive care is delivered to those living with dementia in specialised Memory Lane Communities; designs within the home help people experiencing dementia to make sense of their surroundings through features such as sensory gardens, memory-prompting curios and rummage drawers - designed to engage people's attention and interest.

Residents have access to many on-site facilities including a hair and beauty salon and residents' garden, and those who live at the home are encouraged to partake in the many daily activities that are offered throughout the home and beyond. Typical activities including baking, craft sessions, music therapy and day trips.

The menu is varied and seasonally tailored. Food is freshly prepared by an excellent team of chefs, ensuring that residents' nutritional needs are met and that they enjoy a variety of dishes.

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Care Provided by Barchester Springvale Court Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Gemma Rooney (General Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (40)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2007

Funding & Fees Guide for Barchester Springvale Court Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,159

  • This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Barchester Springvale Court Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Barchester Springvale Court Care Home Reviews (72)

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Barchester Springvale Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.754) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Springvale Court Care Home has 72 reviews.

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Review from H D (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident in Springvale Court for the last six years. In this time, she has always been treated with respect and dignity. Over recent months, her health has deteriorated, but her care has been excellent. All the staff, from the care manager to the cleaning staff, are so respectful.
Couldn't wish for a better place for my mother to end her life.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Springvale Court Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from J L (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I find the care and concern given to my mum most satisfying and reassuring. She is very well cared for, the facility is well equipped, and the staff very helpful and welcoming. Very satisfied.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Springvale Court Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from Lance J (Friend of Resident) published on 11 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All the staff are kind and professional.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Springvale Court Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, which work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from Janet W (Niece of Resident) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We liked this home for my aunt with dementia for several reasons. Firstly, it was very clean. Secondly, it was a nice size, not too big, and felt homely. Thirdly, they have a separate unit upstairs, so when her Alzheimer's progress, at least she will only have to go upstairs and well recognise the staff.
It has been a difficult time with Covid, but Barchester has sent regular emails to keep families involved.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Springvale Court Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from J G (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has only moved into Springvale Court but I can't fault anything, especially the staff. The care so far has been excellent,

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Springvale Court Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, which work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from L K (Friend of Resident) published on 5 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are extremely helpful, friendly and welcoming my friend seems settled and happy, she is looked after well.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Springvale Court Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from D R (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

The staff are caring towards my mam and supportive with family issues if any. Mam recently broke her hip and required hospital admission and operation then recovery, the staff were amazing and very attentive. I don't know anything about the food and drinks but the juices/tea and coffee trolley is always
about. I have not seen the activities in a while but I don't think mam would attend.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Springvale Court Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from E K (Friend of Resident) published on 5 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Just my second visit. The staff are very courteous and helpful. Seems a relaxing environment for residents.

Reply from Judith Tully, GM at Barchester Springvale Court Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from Carole A (Niece of Resident) published on 5 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My uncle was admitted into Springvale earlier this month. To say we were made welcome as a family is an understatement. The manager and staff have been absolutely amazing, making us feel at ease with everything and including us in decisions. As hard as it has been for my aunt, we feel we could not have
chosen anywhere better than Springvale Court. Thank you.

Reply from Judith Tully, GM at Barchester Springvale Court Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from Susan W (Friend of Resident) published on 5 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good.

Reply from Judith Tully, GM at Barchester Springvale Court Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from D D (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has settled in really well. The staff are excellent with her and all her needs are met with satisfaction.

Reply from Judith Tully, GM at Barchester Springvale Court Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from S K (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I found all the staff very nice, competent, reliable and polite at all times. Nothing is too much for the staff. The staff are also very good at looking and caring for my mam. Can't fault the staff and residents.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Springvale Court Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from Maureen F (Cousin of Resident) published on 26 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Since we are allowed back into the home the staff have been very friendly, they are working hard to keep everyone safe.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Springvale Court Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from N W (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mam came in 5 days before lockdown in March. I felt guilty and worried about her. The staff reassured me and put up with me keep phoning. Mam is doing great, she is well looked after, safe and even better now we can have regular visits.

Reply from Judith Tully, GM at Barchester Springvale Court Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from C H (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 18 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Have always found the staff pleasant and helpful. The visit during Covid was well organised and the visitor room is excellently done. Just lovely to see relatives at a depressing time.

Reply from Judith Tully, GM at Barchester Springvale Court Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from Alan R (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 9 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mother-in-Law is happy and healthy and more importantly, content. All the staff I have come into contact with have been pleasant and efficient. My Mother-in-Law obviously likes the staff and trusts them. At 92 she looks healthier and content since taking up residence. I personally feel she is safe
and well looked after. I am kept up to date on her welfare.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Springvale Court Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from Christine W (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Lovely care home run by excellent management and very caring, helpful and friendly staff. My mother has been in Springvale for about three years and apart from an odd query from myself, which was dealt with immediately, I have no qualms recommending this home to anyone. Thank you for all you do at Springvale
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Reply from Judith Tully, GM at Barchester Springvale Court Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from K L (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

So often we hear about the negatives of care, so I feel it is important to give praise and thanks which are undoubtedly due for the care my mother receives in Springvale Court. The staff remain excellent in my opinion, promoting choice and dignity. This has been a difficult year for everyone, so thank
you one and all for your continued support and effort.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Springvale Court Care Home

Thank you for your review regarding your Mother's care. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from Margaret D (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Visiting the new suite for visits under the Covid 19 rules. Staff explained before we entered the room. Mam was waiting and staff left us to talk which was great but only through the glass with a speaker. This was a wonderful visit after not seeing her for so long, only contact has been phone calls
to Mam. I can only say well done to everyone for their care and attention to everyone. Looking forward to our next visit.

Reply from Judith Tully, GM at Barchester Springvale Court Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from D H (Nephew of Resident) published on 3 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find all staff attentive, caring and pleasant.

Reply from Judith Tully, G M at Barchester Springvale Court Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.754)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.754) out of 10 for Barchester Springvale Court Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.754 for Barchester Springvale Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (147 Excellents x 5) + (35 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 187 Ratings = 4.754

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barchester Springvale Court Care Home is based on 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 16 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 19 Feb 2020

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Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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