Astune Rise
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 beds38
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2020-02-29
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 warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-02-29
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The effective domain was rated Good at the February 2020 inspection. The home is registered to provide nursing care, which means a registered nurse should be available to manage complex health needs. The published summary does not include detail on care plan quality, GP access arrangements, dementia training content, or food and nutrition practice.Is this home caring?
The caring domain was rated Good at the February 2020 inspection. The published summary does not include direct observations of staff interactions, resident testimony about how they are treated, or specific examples of dignity and privacy practice. A Good rating in this domain indicates inspectors were satisfied with what they observed, but the detail behind that rating is not available in the published text.Is the home responsive?
The responsive domain was rated Good at the February 2020 inspection. The published summary does not include detail on the activities programme, individual engagement for residents with advanced dementia, end-of-life care planning, or how the home responds to individual preferences and changing needs.Is the home well-led?
The well-led domain was rated Good at the February 2020 inspection. A named registered manager and a nominated individual for the provider are both recorded. The home improved from Requires Improvement to Good across this inspection cycle, which indicates that leadership identified and addressed previous shortcomings. The published summary does not include detail on management visibility, staff culture, governance systems, or how the home handles complaints.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides nursing care for adults over 65, younger adults who need specialist support, and people living with dementia. This mix of specialisms means they're equipped to support residents with varying needs. Families describe how staff helped their relatives with Alzheimer's and mixed dementia settle into the home, staying close during unsettled periods. The structured activities and outings seem particularly valued by families supporting someone with dementia. 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
Astune Rise Nursing Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, improved from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which is a meaningful positive step. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific observational detail, so most scores sit in the mid-range reflecting a positive but evidence-light picture.
Homes in North East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Astune Rise Nursing Home at 114 High Street, Middlesbrough was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in February 2020, having previously held a Requires Improvement rating. That improvement matters: it shows the home identified what was not working and made changes that satisfied inspectors. The home is registered to provide nursing care and lists dementia as a specialism, caring for both older and younger adults. A registered manager and a named nominated individual for the provider were both in post at the time of inspection. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection summary is very thin on specific observational detail. Inspectors recorded the rating but the publicly available text does not include direct quotes from residents or relatives, specific descriptions of staff interactions, or detail on activities, food, or staffing levels. The inspection also took place in February 2020, which means the findings are now over five years old. A review in July 2023 found no reason to change the rating, but that was a desk-based review rather than a fresh visit. Before making a decision, visit the home in person, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (including overnight cover), sit in a communal space long enough to watch how staff move around and speak to residents, and ask the manager directly what has changed since the previous Requires Improvement rating.
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In Their Own Words
How Astune Rise describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where days out and dementia support show real commitment to residents
Compassionate Care in Middlesbrough at Astune Rise Nursing Home
Finding the right nursing home becomes even more complex when you're looking for somewhere that truly understands dementia care. Astune Rise Nursing Home in Middlesbrough offers specialist support for people living with dementia, alongside care for adults over and under 65. The home has built a programme of activities and outings that families say brings genuine joy to their loved ones' days.
Who they care for
The home provides nursing care for adults over 65, younger adults who need specialist support, and people living with dementia. This mix of specialisms means they're equipped to support residents with varying needs.
Families describe how staff helped their relatives with Alzheimer's and mixed dementia settle into the home, staying close during unsettled periods. The structured activities and outings seem particularly valued by families supporting someone with dementia.
“If you're considering Astune Rise, visiting in person will give you the clearest picture of whether 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
Astune Rise Nursing Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, improved from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which is a meaningful positive step. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific observational detail, so most scores sit in the mid-range reflecting a positive but evidence-light picture.
Homes in North East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Astune Rise Nursing Home at 114 High Street, Middlesbrough was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in February 2020, having previously held a Requires Improvement rating. That improvement matters: it shows the home identified what was not working and made changes that satisfied inspectors. The home is registered to provide nursing care and lists dementia as a specialism, caring for both older and younger adults. A registered manager and a named nominated individual for the provider were both in post at the time of inspection. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection summary is very thin on specific observational detail. Inspectors recorded the rating but the publicly available text does not include direct quotes from residents or relatives, specific descriptions of staff interactions, or detail on activities, food, or staffing levels. The inspection also took place in February 2020, which means the findings are now over five years old. A review in July 2023 found no reason to change the rating, but that was a desk-based review rather than a fresh visit. Before making a decision, visit the home in person, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (including overnight cover), sit in a communal space long enough to watch how staff move around and speak to residents, and ask the manager directly what has changed since the previous Requires Improvement rating.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Astune Rise measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Astune Rise describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where days out and dementia support show real commitment to residents
Compassionate Care in Middlesbrough at Astune Rise Nursing Home
Finding the right nursing home becomes even more complex when you're looking for somewhere that truly understands dementia care. Astune Rise Nursing Home in Middlesbrough offers specialist support for people living with dementia, alongside care for adults over and under 65. The home has built a programme of activities and outings that families say brings genuine joy to their loved ones' days.
Who they care for
The home provides nursing care for adults over 65, younger adults who need specialist support, and people living with dementia. This mix of specialisms means they're equipped to support residents with varying needs.
Families describe how staff helped their relatives with Alzheimer's and mixed dementia settle into the home, staying close during unsettled periods. The structured activities and outings seem particularly valued by families supporting someone with dementia.
“If you're considering Astune Rise, visiting in person will give you the clearest picture of whether 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.
