Coble House
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 beds52
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2020-03-18
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families have noticed that care staff are friendly during their daily routines and interactions. The approachable nature of the team comes through in the regular care activities throughout the day.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness60
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership65
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-03-18
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Effective was rated Good at the February 2020 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, health monitoring, and how the home assesses and meets individual needs. Dementia is a listed specialism, which means inspectors would have expected to see dementia-specific training and care planning in place. No specific detail about training content, care plan quality, GP access arrangements, or nutrition is included in the published summary.Is this home caring?
Caring was rated Good at the February 2020 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, privacy, and how well staff treat the people in their care. No direct observations, resident quotes, or family testimony are recorded in the published summary. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied overall, but without specific examples it is not possible to describe what that looks like in practice at Coble House.Is the home responsive?
Responsive was rated Good at the February 2020 inspection. This domain covers whether the home adapts to individual needs, provides meaningful activities, supports independence, and handles complaints well. Dementia is a listed specialism, which means responsiveness to the specific and changing needs of people with dementia would have been considered. No specific detail about the activities programme, individual engagement, or complaint handling is included in the published summary.Is the home well-led?
Well-led was rated Good at the February 2020 inspection. The home has a named registered manager (Mrs Maria McPherson) and a nominated individual (Miss Karen Harkin) listed, confirming a formal leadership structure. The July 2023 monitoring review found no evidence requiring reassessment of the rating. No specific detail about management visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home handles concerns is included in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides residential care for adults over 65 and younger adults who need support. They also specialise in caring for people living with dementia. Coble House welcomes residents with dementia as part of their residential care service. The team has experience supporting people at different stages of their dementia 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
Coble House holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a positive foundation. However, the published inspection report contains very little specific detail, observations, or testimony, so most scores sit in the mid-range where evidence is present but generic rather than confirmed by direct observation or quotes.
Homes in North East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families have noticed that care staff are friendly during their daily routines and interactions. The approachable nature of the team comes through in the regular care activities throughout the day.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Coble House for someone you love, arranging a visit will give you the clearest picture of whether it feels right for your family.
Worth a visit
Coble House, on North View in Whitley Bay, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in February 2020. That consistent Good rating, confirmed as still appropriate at a monitoring review in July 2023, means inspectors found no significant concerns about safety, staffing, care quality, or management. The home is run by Akari Care Limited with a named registered manager in post, which is a basic but important structural marker. The main limitation here is that the published report contains very little specific detail: no direct observations, no resident or family quotes, and no concrete examples of what Good looks like day to day at Coble House. That means you are working with a rating rather than a picture. The inspection is now over five years old, which is a significant gap in an industry where quality can shift quickly with staffing changes or ownership pressures. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, request a mealtime visit, and ask the manager directly how the home has changed since early 2020.
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In Their Own Words
How Coble House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Traditional care home where cleanliness standards shine through daily
Coble House – Expert Care in Whitley Bay
Coble House in Whitley Bay offers residential care with a focus on maintaining a clean, well-kept environment. This North East care home welcomes adults over 65 and younger adults with care needs, including those living with dementia. The home takes particular pride in its housekeeping standards.
Who they care for
The home provides residential care for adults over 65 and younger adults who need support. They also specialise in caring for people living with dementia.
Coble House welcomes residents with dementia as part of their residential care service. The team has experience supporting people at different stages of their dementia journey.
“If you're considering Coble House for someone you love, arranging a visit will give you the clearest picture of whether it feels right 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
Coble House holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a positive foundation. However, the published inspection report contains very little specific detail, observations, or testimony, so most scores sit in the mid-range where evidence is present but generic rather than confirmed by direct observation or quotes.
Homes in North East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families have noticed that care staff are friendly during their daily routines and interactions. The approachable nature of the team comes through in the regular care activities throughout the day.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Coble House for someone you love, arranging a visit will give you the clearest picture of whether it feels right for your family.
Worth a visit
Coble House, on North View in Whitley Bay, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in February 2020. That consistent Good rating, confirmed as still appropriate at a monitoring review in July 2023, means inspectors found no significant concerns about safety, staffing, care quality, or management. The home is run by Akari Care Limited with a named registered manager in post, which is a basic but important structural marker. The main limitation here is that the published report contains very little specific detail: no direct observations, no resident or family quotes, and no concrete examples of what Good looks like day to day at Coble House. That means you are working with a rating rather than a picture. The inspection is now over five years old, which is a significant gap in an industry where quality can shift quickly with staffing changes or ownership pressures. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, request a mealtime visit, and ask the manager directly how the home has changed since early 2020.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Coble House measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Coble House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Traditional care home where cleanliness standards shine through daily
Coble House – Expert Care in Whitley Bay
Coble House in Whitley Bay offers residential care with a focus on maintaining a clean, well-kept environment. This North East care home welcomes adults over 65 and younger adults with care needs, including those living with dementia. The home takes particular pride in its housekeeping standards.
Who they care for
The home provides residential care for adults over 65 and younger adults who need support. They also specialise in caring for people living with dementia.
Coble House welcomes residents with dementia as part of their residential care service. The team has experience supporting people at different stages of their dementia journey.
The home & environment
The cleanliness throughout Coble House stands out — housekeeping standards are maintained to a notably high level compared to other local care homes. The physical environment is well-kept and properly maintained.
“If you're considering Coble House for someone you love, arranging a visit will give you the clearest picture of whether it feels right for your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
