Dementia Care Home

St Peter's Court Care Home

98 Church Bank, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7LH

Residential homes

At a Glance

The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.

DCC Family Score
68/ 100
Weighted from family reviews
Dementia SpecialismConfirmed

Residential homes

Families Rate The Staff55 / 100

Staff warmth score

“Well Looked After”55%

of reviewers answered yes

Good to know

  • Registered beds40
  • SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
  • Last inspected2021-02-27

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The Evidence

What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.

Section 01

What families say

The welcome families receive here sets the tone for everything that follows. Staff are consistently described as professional yet warm, creating an atmosphere where both residents and visitors feel comfortable. There's a genuine friendliness that comes through in how the team interacts with everyone who walks through the door.

The eight family priority themes

  • Staff warmth55
  • Compassion & dignity55
  • Cleanliness55
  • Activities & engagement50
  • Food quality50
  • Healthcare55
  • Management & leadership60
  • Resident happiness55
Section 02

What inspectors found

Inspected 2021-02-27

  • Is this home safe?

    Good
    St Peters Court was rated Good for safety at its February 2021 inspection. The monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence of concerns significant enough to trigger a reassessment. No specific detail about medicines management, falls prevention, infection control, or staffing ratios was included in the published summary. The inspection findings available do not record any observations about how risks are managed for people living with dementia.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is the care effective?

    Good
    The home was rated Good for effectiveness at its February 2021 inspection. St Peters Court is registered as a dementia specialism home, meaning inspectors would have considered whether care plans, training, and health monitoring meet the needs of people living with dementia. No specific findings about care plan content, GP access, dementia training, or food quality were included in the published text. The monitoring review in 2023 did not identify concerns.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is this home caring?

    Good
    St Peters Court was rated Good for caring at its February 2021 inspection. No inspector observations of staff interactions, no resident testimony, and no relative feedback were included in the published summary. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with the warmth, dignity, and respect shown to the people who live there, but the specific evidence behind that judgement is not visible in what has been published.
    Verified by inspectorResident testimony recorded
  • Is the home responsive?

    Good
    The home was rated Good for responsiveness at its February 2021 inspection. St Peters Court is registered to support people living with dementia, which means inspectors would have considered whether activities, daily routines, and care are tailored to individual needs. No specific information about the activity programme, one-to-one engagement, end-of-life planning, or how the home responds to individual preferences was published.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is the home well-led?

    Good
    St Peters Court was rated Good for leadership at its February 2021 inspection. A named registered manager, Miss Danielle Elizabeth Powell, is recorded as in post, with Miss Karen Harkin listed as nominated individual for the provider, Akari Care Limited. The monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a change to the rating. No specific detail about management visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or family communication was included in the published summary.
    Verified by inspector
  • Source: CQC inspection report →

    Section 03

    What the evidence base says

    St Peters Court provides residential care for adults over 65, with particular experience in supporting those living with dementia. The home also caters to younger adults who need care support. For residents with dementia, the team organises activities that help maintain engagement and enjoyment. From gardening projects to games suited to different abilities, there's thought given to keeping days meaningful and stimulating. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.

The DCC Verdict

Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.

68/ 100

DCC Family Score

St Peters Court was rated Good across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect the rating rather than direct observations or testimony. Families should ask the home directly about day-to-day life.

Homes in North East typically score 68–82.

The three-lens summary

Lens 01

What families tell us

The welcome families receive here sets the tone for everything that follows. Staff are consistently described as professional yet warm, creating an atmosphere where both residents and visitors feel comfortable. There's a genuine friendliness that comes through in how the team interacts with everyone who walks through the door.

Lens 02

What inspectors have recorded

What stands out here is how attentive the staff are to residents' needs. The team maintains professional standards while still being approachable and helpful to families. This balance between capability and warmth seems to create an environment where residents feel secure and families feel heard.

Lens 03

How it sits against good practice

When families describe their loved ones as happy here, it speaks to something working well beyond just the basics.

DCC Recommendation

Worth a visit

St Peters Court, at 98 Church Bank in Wallsend, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in February 2021. A monitoring review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The home is registered for 40 beds and is listed as specialising in dementia care, alongside support for adults over and under 65. A named registered manager is in post and the home is operated by Akari Care Limited. The main limitation of this report is that very little specific detail was published. Inspectors did not record direct observations of care interactions, resident or family testimony, staffing ratios, activity provision, or food quality in the available text. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it was awarded four years ago and the inspection evidence behind it is not visible here. Before making a decision, visit the home in person, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota including night shifts, and request the activity schedule for the past fortnight. Pay attention to how staff speak to and move around the people who live there during your visit.

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In Their Own Words

How St Peter's Court Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.

What St Peter's Court Care Home says about itself

Where professional care meets genuine warmth in Wallsend

Residential home in Wallsend: True Peace of Mind

Finding the right care home often comes down to those everyday moments that show real understanding. St Peters Court in Wallsend has built its reputation on staff who truly listen and respond to what each resident needs. Families visiting here often comment on the calm, clean environment and how content their loved ones seem.

Care & specialisms

Who they care for

    St Peters Court provides residential care for adults over 65, with particular experience in supporting those living with dementia. The home also caters to younger adults who need care support.

    How they describe their dementia care

    For residents with dementia, the team organises activities that help maintain engagement and enjoyment. From gardening projects to games suited to different abilities, there's thought given to keeping days meaningful and stimulating.

    “When families describe their loved ones as happy here, it speaks to something working well beyond just the basics.”

    DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.

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