Ponteland Manor

Thornhill Road, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 9PZ
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9.7 62 Reviews
  • Ponteland Manor, Newcastle upon Tyne
Ponteland Manor is a purpose-built care home surrounded by countryside and landscaped gardens. The home provides permanent residential, dementia and nursing care as well as offering short-term respite care.

Each spacious ensuite bedrooms can be personalised so you feel at home. Residents can enjoy many shared facilities including stylish lounges and a hair and beauty salon.

The dedicated team believes in making each day special and treating residents with dignity and respect. All residents have personalised care plans that are continually updated to ensure their wishes are upheld and their care needs met.

Family members are always welcome at the home, and the team maintains open lines of communication about residents' welfare.

Care Provided by Ponteland Manor

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 52 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Paula Routledge (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (52)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (50)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2010

Funding & Fees Guide for Ponteland Manor

  • 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 £1,296
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,536
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,346
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,586
  • Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level
    of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
    Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.


    What’s included?
    • All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
    • All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
    • Activities and lifestyle programme
    • All utilities and other accommodation costs
    • Housekeeping and laundry services
    • WiFi internet access


    Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or
    appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
    medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
    other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
    an agreed hourly charge for this service.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Ponteland Manor to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Parking
  • On site


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9.7

Ponteland Manor has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.724) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ponteland Manor has 62 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My connection with the care home started in 2011 when my mother and father were admitted. My mother-in-law was also admitted in 2016 during these 8 years I have seen quite a few staff changes but overall the standard of care has been high. Only my mother remains in care and despite the many difficulties,
the staff take the time and effort to maintain a high standard of support. I cannot praise them enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Adequate care from caring and friendly staff. Three good meals a day, good environment.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care in every way. The staff are most attentive and kind. My mother is safe and secure and is very appreciative of all that the staff do for her. Thank you all.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is to say the care is excellent, the staff are lovely, nothing is a problem.
Have no complaints whatsoever.
We were lucky when this care home was suggested.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a family, we cannot praise the care that my father received from all staff at Ponteland Manor. Although he was only resident for a very short time the care and consideration for his well being and dignity was outstanding. This was evident from the fact that he settled into The Manor immediately and
felt privileged to be there. His last days were difficult for all the family. However, not only was his care outstanding, but the whole family was cared for by every member of staff. The administration of his care was never intrusive but was always efficient. The respect that was afforded him and the family was second to none, and we truly feel that we could not have asked for more from The Manor. The caring leadership by the management team was reflected throughout the workforce.
We recommend The Manor 100%.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother is extremely well cared for by all the staff at Ponteland Manor. Her 4 children (8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren!) visit her regularly and are always pleased to see how happy and safe she feels.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A well run home. Management very good. The great majority of staff are well motivated, skilled and caring. At the end of my Mum's life, she was looked after very well.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly, efficient, kind staff. Nothing is too much bother. Very highly recommended.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Your staff showed empathy when dealing with the final 20 days of my mother-in-law's life.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are great, home is great. Manager is great.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been well looked after by all the staff. The food is very good - very good variety.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ponteland Manor is a warm, friendly and safe environment in which my mother has settled well. The staff are kind and attentive and always take time to chat with residents. There are plenty of activities organised daily to suit a variety of needs and abilities. The food service is excellent and theme
days are provided regularly. Residents are able to request baths/showers whenever they desire. Overall Ponteland Manor is a relaxed, happy and peaceful place to reside.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

As he falls great care is taken of him. His bed is lowered when he lies down and a mattress is placed on the floor in case he rolls out if he tries to get up. A hoist is used to put him into and out of bed, change positions from an easy chair to a wheelchair and for his toilet needs. If he isn't considered
fit enough meals are brought to his room. He is a messy eater and his clothes are kept clean and changed often. He would like to be able to get up and walk. There is a person who comes in to give him leg exercises, perhaps that will help him to manage a few steps.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have spent 2 weeks here and enjoyed it very much. If I should have to come into a home again I will certainly come into Ponteland Manor.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been closely involved with this home since March 1999, firstly with three close relatives and latterly as a regular visitor and committee member. I have always found the level of care and nursing exemplary but wish there wasn't such a turnover of staff. Food has improved over the years. The activities
officer is the best and most proactive we have ever had.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very welcoming atmosphere from all members of staff, very friendly and caring. All go the extra mile. Any problems dealt with immediately and sympathetically. Residents made to feel special and dealt with dignity and respect. Kitchen, cleaning and laundry work constantly to keep things going smoothly.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff are very welcoming answering any question we might have promptly. The building and room is kept very clean and tidy, I am informed of any change in health promptly, privacy is respected.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The service is extremely good- staff work and and always help in anyway possible.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care given to my mother was wonderful. She went into Ponteland Manor for respite and was so well looked after she wanted to stay for the short time she had left of her life. Not only did all the staff consider her every need, they were kind and supportive to us all throughout the time she was there.
A wonderful care home and the best staff. Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our parents were taken into Ponteland Manor for respite care. Sadly our mum died in March, dad is still happily occupying his room. Every care and consideration was given to them when they went in, rooms together and every attempt to ensure they were still together and not separated. The care at the
end of mum's life was exemplary; the staff were supportive and really caring with all the family. Dad is well looked after and we do not have to worry - the staff are fantastic and ensure we are happy with his care and are keen to hear our views. A fantastic care home with wonderful staff. Thank you.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.724)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.724) out of 10 for Ponteland Manor is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 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 4.724 for Ponteland Manor is calculated as follows: ( (230 Excellents x 5) + (83 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 315 Ratings = 4.724

  • 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 Ponteland Manor is based on 27 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 52 registered maximum number of service users is 10.4, which has been reached with 27 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: 5 Jan 2023

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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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Meet the Team (1)

Paula

Paula Routledge

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2019

I have a degree in community health and a leadership management qualification from ILM, as well as a Level 4 in dementia care from Worcester University.


Before joining the care industry, I was the CQC-registered manager as Head of Healthcare at a male prison for 1,400 people, overseeing all aspects of primary care, secondary care and mental health substance misuse services.


I came to work at Care UK after spending a year nursing my father with a terminal illness. He had been in and out of palliative respite care, and I decided that I wanted to explore this as a career where I could give something back.


In my role as Home Manager, it’s important to have empathy and understanding and to be organised, dedicated, empowered and passionate.


My favourite part of any day is my walk around when I go and speak to residents to see how they are and try to make them smile. I am also partial to getting involved in activities with residents. I find it very therapeutic during a busy day.


At the end of the day, ensuring we deliver the best care and making the residents and their families happy, so they are always smiling and all their wishes come to fruition, is the most important part of my role. I feel proud when I see the residents happy and smiling.


I’m a very social person, and outside of work, I love to meet with friends and enjoy meals out. I love a trip to the cinema and am partial to a shopping trip too.