Wordsworth House
CQC Good-rated purpose-built care home providing personal and nursing care for up to 78 residents across three floors. Run by Akari Care. One of the few homes in Jesmond offering nursing care alongside residential support.
About Wordsworth House
Wordsworth House is a purpose-built care home on Clayton Road in Jesmond, operated by Akari Care. Arranged over three floors with lift access, it has capacity for 78 residents and provides residential, nursing, respite, intermediate and palliative care, making it one of the few homes in the area to offer nursing care alongside residential support. It holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission for the caring domain. On-site facilities include gardens, a hairdressing salon, WiFi and wheelchair access, and the home sits close to local shops and public transport links. Its combination of nursing provision and a central Jesmond location makes it a practical option for families in the neighbourhood.
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