La Cura House

North Road, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1PL
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9.4 65 Reviews
  • La Cura House, Berwick-upon-Tweed

Care Provided by La Cura House

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Berwick Care Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Tracy Wiggans (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (60)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
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9.4

La Cura House has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.422) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time La Cura House has 65 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are friendly and caring although, due to numbers, sometimes not enough time is spent with each resident. Due to the extent of disability, most residents take time to assimilate what is happening, whether getting dressed or moving from room to room.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Aunt was cared for by the wonderful staff at La Cura for many years. She was the longest resident there until she sadly passed earlier this month. The professionalism, care and genuine fondness for her was evident on every visit. Staff took time to help her with her severe vascular dementia, playing
music she loved and I could see she responded positively to them. There is a lovely atmosphere of caring and respect for the residents from everyone I met. Thank you.

Reply from Tracy Wiggans, Registered Manager at La Cura House

Thank you for your lovely review, your aunt will be sadly missed but not forgotten.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident at La Cura for nineteen months. Over that time, the care given has been exceptional.
The compassion the care team gave was so heartwarming.
I could not ask for more.
I would not hesitate in advising anyone to place their relative in La Cura because I know from
experience they will get the best care.

Reply from Tracy Wiggans, Registered Manager at La Cura House

Thank you for your wonderful review. It was absolutely our pleasure living and looking after your mum.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

La Cura House is a very professional care home with excellent staff. They genuinely care for the residents and do so cheerfully. The activities team are great, but overall, the entire team care. It's not easy having to place a loved one in a home, but I feel happy they are in a good, safe place.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I didn't know what to expect as this was my first time but I found it very welcoming, informative done with warmth and compassion. It was a very open discussion where I put I could ask anything without feeling stupid.
I enjoy finding out what my mum is up to and really in-depth amount of how all the
residents are being cared for. I came away really very reassured. Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found all staff that I have had contact with to be helpful and caring.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother has been in La Cura House since March and this was my first review. I appreciated the manager's assessment at the home's situation with regard to staffing and facilities. The home is relatively fortunate in its staffing level and the proposal improvements of the facilities/rooms/layout look
very positive. I was impressed with the attitude. All contributions (from relatives) were positive which only increased my confidence in the manner. La Cura House carries out its care of our relatives.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Informative.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very approachable and I feel confident that should I have any worries or concerns someone would be there to offer support and guidance. I am happy that my mother is in a safe environment and being looked after with care and respect.

Reply from Tracy Wiggans, Registered Manager at La Cura House

Thank you for your review... I will ensure your positive feedback is passed onto our team


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very caring thoughtful all members of staff. Nothing was a problem to them from housekeeping staff to management. My husband was treated with great respect. Unfortunately, he was only in the home for nine days when he passed away. The staff were fantastic to me as my husband passed away. There was always
someone by my side.

Reply from Tracy Wiggans, Registered Manager at La Cura House

Our thoughts are with you, thank you for the review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Mum seemed to settle in okay. We were happy with her care during the short time she was in the care home.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The care my husband received in the last 7 months of his life was wonderful. All of the staff took the greatest of care and know him not as a resident but as a friend. He told me he could not be in a better place and that was a great comfort to me. His last day was a perfect day. Thank you.

Reply from Tracy Wiggans, Registered Manager at La Cura House

Thank you for your review, our thoughts and wishes are with you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I found that great care was given to my mother in the years she was with you.

Reply from Tracy Wiggans, Registered Manager at La Cura House

Thank you for your review, we loved caring for your mum! She was a very special woman.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad is currently in La Cura House Care Home. He is being very well looked after by the well-trained, friendly, professional staff who are providing him with excellent, personalised care and support. My mam went in to be with him for two weeks respite which she enjoyed. The staff even invited her
back in for dinner after she returned home. A lovely, thoughtful gesture. I would not hesitate to recommend La Cura House to anyone looking for a home-from-home environment.

Reply from Tracy Wiggans, Registered Manager at La Cura House

Thank you for your review, Diane, it is very kind of you. We love caring for your dad and mum is always welcome anytime.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are professional, friendly and reliable. My mum is so happy here, she loves the activities and the safety the home provides. The staff are always on hand and can not do enough for her. She feels safe here, which gives me and my family peace of mind.

Reply from Tracy Wiggans, Registered Manager at La Cura House

Thank you for your review, I will ensure all staff are aware of your thoughts


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you to the staff for looking after and caring for my wife during her stay at La Cura House. I was always welcomed with a friendly smile and politeness and updated about my wife's condition. I am certain she appreciated the magnificent care and attention you all gave her. Highly recommended care
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Reply from Tracy Wiggans, Registered Manager at La Cura House

Thank you for your review, it was our pleasure caring for your wife, she will be missed very much but never forgotten by many.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at La Cura House were very understanding regarding my mum's condition and why she had to be placed in a home. The Manager, Deputy Manager and the Administrator all helped me to navigate the dos and don'ts of having a family member in care.

Reply from Tracy Wiggans, Registered Manager at La Cura House

Thank you for your review it is very much appreciated and your feedback welcomed.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff were very nice and kind to my sister and myself. They made sure that my sister was as comfortable as they could. Her room was clean and a good size.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My dad was only in the care home for a short period before he passed. The only unfortunate thing was because of covid we were unable to visit him. The Manager and her staff were always helpful and caring to my dad and always happy to give us feedback on how he was progressing. Thank you to all your
staff.

Reply from Tracy Wiggans, Registered Manager at La Cura House

Thank you for your review, it was our pleasure to support dad. We all send our best wishes.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff and very friendly home from home.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.422)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.422) out of 10 for La Cura House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 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 4.422 for La Cura House is calculated as follows: ( (94 Excellents x 5) + (48 Goods x 4) + (24 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 166 Ratings = 4.422

  • 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 La Cura House is based on 12 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 12 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: 11 Feb 2022

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  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about La Cura House

What types of Care is La Cura House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Physical Disability & Sensory Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does La Cura House provide?

Palliative Care, Day Care, Convalescent Care, Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does La Cura House have?

There are 60 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at La Cura House?

Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is La Cura House to the centre of Berwick-upon-Tweed?

0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.