Donwell House
Wellgarth Road, District 2, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1EE
01914 167 663Telephone
Admissions (Admissions)
Rooms availableRooms available
Overview
Donwell House is a residential and nursing home in the District 2 area of Washington, which can accommodate 63 residents - it has a 'Good' rating from the CQC. Care can be provided for those with dementia. Donwell House also offers the following short stay services; respite care, intermediate care and rehabilitation.
We are delighted that you are considering Donwell House Care to be your home! Donwell House is an important part of the community, providing residential and nursing care.
We know that deciding to move into a care home is a huge decision. Prospective residents, their family and friends experience a wide range of emotions. We at Donwell House will do all we can to help you through this transition and help residents settle in quickly and happily.
At Donwell House, we feel that for many people, moving to a care home can provide considerable benefits, to name a few amongst many others;
• To have full time care
• To be in the company of others to avoid loneliness
• To enjoy regular tasty, varied and nutritious mealtimes with friends
• To have the opportunity to participate in a full range of activities to keep mind, body and soul active according to the individual’s interests and capabilities.
We believe we can make a difference to every one of our residents by providing personalised care and attention in an environment filled with love, warmth and security.
We like to think of our staff and residents as one big extended family.
Our aim here is to keep your loved one safe and secure in a loving environment maintaining as much of their independence as possible and continuing their daily lives and connections within the community.
If at any time you have any questions, please do not hesitate to speak to me or any one of our supportive team.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Care Types
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Duration
- Long-term
- Short-stay
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Age
- Adults 65 and over
- Adults under 65 yrs
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Type of care
- Dementia Residential
- Nursing
- Physical Disability
- Residential
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Specific care needs
- Autism
- Brain Injury
- Challenging / Specialist Behaviour
- Diabetes
- End Of Life Care
- Frailty
- Hearing Impairment
- Heart Disease
- Incontinence
- Parkinsonism
- Physiotherapy
- Sight Impairment
- Speech Impairment
- Stroke
- Young onset dementia
Care Home Facilities
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Key Features
- Dining Room
- Garden
- Lift
- Lounge
- Protected Mealtimes
- Quiet Area
- Resident Choice Dining
- Wifi
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Accessibility
- Free Parking (on-site)
- Minibus
- Wheelchair Access
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Leisure and Wellbeing
- Activities (bingo, etc.)
- Daily Newspapers
- Hair Salon
- Individual/Group Outings
- Laundry Service
- Podiatry
- Post
- Wellbeing
Room Facilities
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Key Features
- Own Furniture Allowed
- Wifi
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Dining
- Kitchenette
- Meals In Bedroom
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Bathroom
- En Suite and Communal Bathrooms
- Wet Rooms
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Accessibility & Equipment
- Assisted Bathroom
- Call Bells
- Ground Floor Rooms
- Hoisting
- Wheelchair Access
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Leisure & Wellbeing
- Hairdressing (in room)
- Private Terrace/Garden
- TV Point
In The Area
| Bank | Bank | 0.1 miles |
| Bar | Bar | 0.1 miles |
| Park | Park | 0.8 miles |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacy | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Shop | 0.4 miles |
Languages
- English
Funding Sources
- Local AuthorityWhen your local authority pays for your care - sometimes referred to as 'state funding'
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
- Self-funding (private)When you pay for care home fees yourself
Regulator Rating
Overall: Good
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Safe:Good
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Effective:Good
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Caring:Good
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Responsive:Good
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Well-led:Good