Brieryside
Cowgate
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE5 3AB
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,258.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Requires Improvement |
Alison McCulla is Manager at Pavilion Court.
Andrea over 20 years of experience in the care sector with 10 years acting as a Registered Manager in two different homes. These included nursing care as well as 8 months experience as a turnaround manager predominantly driving quality improvement. She has a Level 5 Leadership & Management in Health & Social Care.
Pavilion Court Care Home is situated in Cowgate with shops and good public transport links nearby.
We like to keep residents in touch with the local community, and several of them regularly go out to shop, have a coffee, or go to the community centre. We also actively encourage visits from school and church groups.
Most our residents grew up in this area, as did our team, and that helps us to build close relationships and gain trust.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Learning Disability (ALD), Nursing Dementia / EMI, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI). |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
| What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe | ||
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Direct observations of Colleagues, governance audits, quality audits, designated infection control nurse contact, risk assessments, ongoing training, independent whistleblowing procedures, comprehensive company policies and procedures. |
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| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: CQC | ||
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
| View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports. | ||
| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability |
Social media provides an up to date window on the activities within a provider's setting.
| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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We pride ourselves on being a warm and welcoming home with lovely gardens for residents to enjoy, verandas on the first floor and large lounges to relax in. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Hairdressers, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Description |
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All our bedrooms are tastefully decorated and furnished, with ensuite facilities. Residents are welcome to add small pieces of their own furniture, pictures and treasured possessions to create an environment where they feel comfortable. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 75 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin. | |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Internet Access, Wifi. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,258.00 |
| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,365.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,258.00 |
| Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,365.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,258.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Region | North East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
Hot Trolley
Room Service
A critical component for good health.

Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
There is a weekly menu.
We offer catering for special events.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Halal food can be served.
Kosher food can be served.
Gluten-free food can be served.
Vegan food can be served.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Tables are well laid.
We have food theme days/nights.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
We have a waste management system.
| Activities Are So Important |
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We offer a wide range of activities, such as a gardening club, baking, quizzes and knit 'n' natter time - to name just a few - and have regular relatives & residents meeting to keep in touch with everyone. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.
The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.
The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property
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Do you use LED light bulbs? | Partial |
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Are your windows double glazed? | Yes |
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Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products? | Yes |
The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey
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Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? | Partial |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
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Do you use digital payslips? | Yes |
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Do you use digital care plans? | Yes |
Brieryside
Cowgate
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE5 3AB
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Requires Improvement |
| Safe | Requires Improvement |
| Well Led | Requires Improvement |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Assessment Date | 4th July 2024 |
| Published Date | 24th February 2025 |
| Current Report |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 1st November 2011 |
| Service Provider | Akari Care Limited, LS1 6AG |
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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