Redesdale Court Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds76
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2019-06-04
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth62
- Compassion & dignity62
- Cleanliness60
- Activities & engagement52
- Food quality52
- Healthcare62
- Management & leadership62
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-06-04
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The inspection rated this domain Good in June 2024. The home provides nursing care and personal care for people living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, all of which require specialist knowledge and regularly reviewed care plans. The published report does not include specific detail about dementia training, GP access arrangements, medicines management outcomes, or how care plans are constructed and reviewed. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with what they found, but the specifics are not visible in the published text.Is this home caring?
The inspection rated this domain Good in June 2024. The home cares for people living with dementia, a group for whom warmth, patience, and recognition as an individual are not optional extras but core to quality of life. The published report does not contain specific observations of staff interactions, descriptions of how staff respond to distress, or examples of dignity being maintained in practice. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied, but the texture of daily care is not visible from the published text alone.Is the home responsive?
The inspection rated this domain Good in June 2024. The home provides care for people living with dementia and physical disabilities, groups for whom meaningful activity and individual engagement are central to quality of life and to reducing distress. The published report contains no specific detail about the activities programme, one-to-one engagement for people who cannot join groups, or how the home responds to individual preferences and changing needs. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with what they found.Is the home well-led?
The inspection rated this domain Good in June 2024. The nominated individual responsible for the service is named as Ms Anna Gretchen Selby, and the home is operated by HC-One No.2 Limited, one of the largest care home providers in the UK. The published report contains no specific detail about the day-to-day manager, their tenure, how staff are supported to raise concerns, or how the home monitors and improves quality. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with governance and leadership at the time of the visit.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Redesdale Court cares for adults over 65 with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. This combination of specialisms means they work with residents who may need support with mobility, memory care or adjustments for sight or hearing difficulties. For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialist memory care within their residential setting. The team understands how dementia affects daily life and works to support each person's individual journey. 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.
DCC Family Score
Redesdale Court was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in June 2024, which is a positive baseline. However, the published report contains very little specific detail, so the score reflects confirmed Good ratings rather than rich, observable evidence.
Homes in North East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Redesdale Court, on Rake Lane in North Shields, was assessed in June 2024 and received a Good rating across all five inspection domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. The home is registered for 76 beds and provides nursing care for older adults, including people living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. A Good rating across every domain is a genuinely positive sign and places this home above a significant proportion of nursing homes nationally. The main limitation here is practical rather than a reflection on the home itself: the published report contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. There are no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no descriptions of staff interactions, and no specific findings about food, activities, or night staffing. This means you cannot yet form a rounded picture from the inspection alone. Before making a decision, visit in person during a mealtime or activity session, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), and ask the manager directly how many permanent staff work the dementia unit after 8pm. A Good rating is a solid starting point, but your own eyes on a visit will tell you what the published report cannot.
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In Their Own Words
How Redesdale Court Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia and disability support in North Shields
Redesdale Court – Your Trusted nursing home
When you're looking for specialist care that truly understands complex needs, finding the right place matters deeply. Redesdale Court in North Shields provides residential support for older adults with dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. The home focuses on creating a calm environment where residents with different care needs can feel settled.
Who they care for
The team at Redesdale Court cares for adults over 65 with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. This combination of specialisms means they work with residents who may need support with mobility, memory care or adjustments for sight or hearing difficulties.
For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialist memory care within their residential setting. The team understands how dementia affects daily life and works to support each person's individual journey.
“If you'd like to learn more about the specialist care at Redesdale Court, getting in touch directly can help you understand if it's the right fit for your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
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.
DCC Family Score
Redesdale Court was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in June 2024, which is a positive baseline. However, the published report contains very little specific detail, so the score reflects confirmed Good ratings rather than rich, observable evidence.
Homes in North East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Redesdale Court, on Rake Lane in North Shields, was assessed in June 2024 and received a Good rating across all five inspection domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. The home is registered for 76 beds and provides nursing care for older adults, including people living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. A Good rating across every domain is a genuinely positive sign and places this home above a significant proportion of nursing homes nationally. The main limitation here is practical rather than a reflection on the home itself: the published report contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. There are no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no descriptions of staff interactions, and no specific findings about food, activities, or night staffing. This means you cannot yet form a rounded picture from the inspection alone. Before making a decision, visit in person during a mealtime or activity session, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), and ask the manager directly how many permanent staff work the dementia unit after 8pm. A Good rating is a solid starting point, but your own eyes on a visit will tell you what the published report cannot.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Redesdale Court Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Redesdale Court Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia and disability support in North Shields
Redesdale Court – Your Trusted nursing home
When you're looking for specialist care that truly understands complex needs, finding the right place matters deeply. Redesdale Court in North Shields provides residential support for older adults with dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. The home focuses on creating a calm environment where residents with different care needs can feel settled.
Who they care for
The team at Redesdale Court cares for adults over 65 with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. This combination of specialisms means they work with residents who may need support with mobility, memory care or adjustments for sight or hearing difficulties.
For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialist memory care within their residential setting. The team understands how dementia affects daily life and works to support each person's individual journey.
“If you'd like to learn more about the specialist care at Redesdale Court, getting in touch directly can help you understand if it's the right fit for your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
