Tyne Grange Care Home in Newcastle upon Tyne – Exemplar Health Care
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds22
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2022-06-02
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 warmth82
- Compassion & dignity85
- Cleanliness72
- Activities & engagement72
- Food quality65
- Healthcare72
- Management & leadership88
- Resident happiness75
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-06-02
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the March 2025 inspection. This covers training, care planning, healthcare access, nutrition, and hydration. A Good rating indicates the home met the standard in these areas. Tyne Grange lists dementia as a specialism alongside mental health conditions and physical disabilities, which suggests staff should hold relevant training. The specific content of that training, the frequency of care plan reviews, and the mechanisms for GP and specialist access are not described in the published text available to us.Is this home caring?
Caring was rated Outstanding at the March 2025 inspection. Outstanding in this domain is awarded only when inspectors find clear, specific evidence of exceptional kindness, dignity, and respect, not simply adequate practice. For a 22-bed nursing home with specialisms in dementia and mental health, achieving Outstanding in Caring is a meaningful result. The specific observations, resident quotes, and examples that earned this rating are not reproduced in the published text available to us, which limits what we can tell you in concrete terms.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the March 2025 inspection. This covers how well the home tailors its service to individuals, including activities, engagement, and end-of-life care. A Good rating indicates the home met the standard. Tyne Grange serves a mixed population including people with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities, which requires a genuinely flexible activity and engagement offer. The specific activities available, whether one-to-one engagement is offered for people who cannot join groups, and how end-of-life wishes are recorded are not detailed in the published text.Is the home well-led?
Well-led was rated Outstanding at the March 2025 inspection. This domain covers leadership culture, governance, accountability, and how the home acts on feedback and incidents. Outstanding in Well-led means inspectors found the management team to be exemplary, not just compliant. The home has a named Registered Manager and a Nominated Individual on record. The specific findings that earned this rating, including how the manager supports staff, how the home handles complaints, and how families are involved in governance, are not reproduced in the published text available to us.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home caters to a wide age range, from adults under 65 through to older residents. They support people living with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. For those with dementia, Tyne Grange offers specialist support alongside their other care services. The home's experience with different conditions means they understand the varying needs of residents with memory challenges. 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
Tyne Grange achieved an Outstanding overall rating, with particularly strong evidence in caring and leadership. However, the published inspection text provided to us contains very limited detail, so several scores reflect the rating rather than specific observations. Verify the detail directly with the home.
Homes in North East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Tyne Grange on Grainger Park Road, Newcastle, was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025, with the full report published in September 2025. This is the highest possible rating and is achieved by fewer than five per cent of care homes in England. Inspectors rated Caring and Well-led as Outstanding and Safe, Effective, and Responsive as Good. For a 22-bed nursing home specialising in dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities, this is a genuinely strong result. The main limitation for families reading this report is that the published inspection text shared with us contains very little specific detail beyond the ratings themselves. We cannot tell you exactly what the inspector observed, which quotes were recorded, or what specific practices earned the Outstanding grade. Before deciding, visit the home in person, ask to see the full inspection report, and use the checklist questions below to fill the gaps. Pay particular attention to night staffing levels, agency use, and how staff engage one-to-one with residents who cannot join group activities.
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In Their Own Words
How Tyne Grange Care Home in Newcastle upon Tyne – Exemplar Health Care describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Finding their feet with genuine care in Newcastle
Nursing home in Newcastle Upon Tyne: True Peace of Mind
When a care home listens and responds to early concerns, it shows they're committed to getting things right. Tyne Grange in Newcastle Upon Tyne appears to be doing just that, with families reporting improved care after initial settling-in challenges. The home welcomes residents under 65 as well as older adults, supporting people with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities.
Who they care for
The home caters to a wide age range, from adults under 65 through to older residents. They support people living with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities.
For those with dementia, Tyne Grange offers specialist support alongside their other care services. The home's experience with different conditions means they understand the varying needs of residents with memory challenges.
“While still establishing their reputation, the signs point to a team working hard to provide thoughtful, responsive care.”
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
Tyne Grange achieved an Outstanding overall rating, with particularly strong evidence in caring and leadership. However, the published inspection text provided to us contains very limited detail, so several scores reflect the rating rather than specific observations. Verify the detail directly with the home.
Homes in North East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Tyne Grange on Grainger Park Road, Newcastle, was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025, with the full report published in September 2025. This is the highest possible rating and is achieved by fewer than five per cent of care homes in England. Inspectors rated Caring and Well-led as Outstanding and Safe, Effective, and Responsive as Good. For a 22-bed nursing home specialising in dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities, this is a genuinely strong result. The main limitation for families reading this report is that the published inspection text shared with us contains very little specific detail beyond the ratings themselves. We cannot tell you exactly what the inspector observed, which quotes were recorded, or what specific practices earned the Outstanding grade. Before deciding, visit the home in person, ask to see the full inspection report, and use the checklist questions below to fill the gaps. Pay particular attention to night staffing levels, agency use, and how staff engage one-to-one with residents who cannot join group activities.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Tyne Grange Care Home in Newcastle upon Tyne – Exemplar Health Care measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Tyne Grange Care Home in Newcastle upon Tyne – Exemplar Health Care describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Finding their feet with genuine care in Newcastle
Nursing home in Newcastle Upon Tyne: True Peace of Mind
When a care home listens and responds to early concerns, it shows they're committed to getting things right. Tyne Grange in Newcastle Upon Tyne appears to be doing just that, with families reporting improved care after initial settling-in challenges. The home welcomes residents under 65 as well as older adults, supporting people with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities.
Who they care for
The home caters to a wide age range, from adults under 65 through to older residents. They support people living with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities.
For those with dementia, Tyne Grange offers specialist support alongside their other care services. The home's experience with different conditions means they understand the varying needs of residents with memory challenges.
Management & ethos
What stands out is how the team has responded to feedback. One family describes how their relative now receives really good care after some early bumps in the road were sorted out. It suggests a management team willing to listen and make changes when needed.
“While still establishing their reputation, the signs point to a team working hard to provide thoughtful, responsive care.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
