Whorlton Grange Residential Home
Residential care home · Newcastle upon Tyne
Whorlton Grange Cottages (opp Golf Club House), Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 1ND
Run by Wellburn Care Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Mar 2020
- 8.0Our score
- Beds51
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0191 214 0120
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 3 March 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Whorlton Grange Residential Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-126290335
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Whorlton Grange Residential Home
Whorlton Grange Residential Home provides residential, dementia, respite and long-term care for older people in a rural setting on the outskirts of Newcastle. Residents receive individual care shaped around their support needs, preferences and changing circumstances.
The home combines private grounds, lawned gardens and views across Westerhope Golf Club with activities, outings and practical services. Residents can bring furniture and personal pictures to make rooms familiar, while families are encouraged to take part in trips and events. Family and friends can visit with their dogs where this remains suitable for residents’ care and wellbeing.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Newcastle upon Tyne
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briardene Care HomeNewcastle upon Tyne | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sovereign CourtNewcastle upon Tyne | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sovereign Lodge Care HomeNewcastle upon Tyne | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Wheatfield CourtNewcastle upon Tyne | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Comfort HouseNewcastle upon Tyne | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Wellburn Care Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryton TowersRyton | Good | 8.4 | |
| Craghall Residential HomeNewcastle upon Tyne | Good | 8.4 | |
| Wellburn HousePrudhoe | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Eighton Lodge Residential Care HomeGateshead | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Georges Residential HomeWashington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Glenholme Residential Care HomeSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Heatherdale Residential HomeMorpeth | Good | 8.0 | |
| Nightingale HallRichmond | Good | 8.0 | |
| Garden HouseBerwick upon Tweed | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Catherine's Care HomeYork | Good | 8.0 | |
| RosevaleYork | Good | 8.0 | |
| Grimston CourtGrimston | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Private grounds beside Westerhope Golf Club
- Residents can personalise rooms with furniture
Ask about
- Visitors bringing dogs may need to reschedule if a risk to residents arises.
Suits: Older people needing residential or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Whorlton Grange Cottages (opp Golf Club House), Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 1ND
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Questions families ask
How much does Whorlton Grange Residential Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Whorlton Grange Residential Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Newcastle upon Tyne council paid on average £911 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Whorlton Grange Residential Home whether it takes residents funded by Newcastle upon Tyne council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.