Cestria House
Jesmond,
Newcastle
Cestria House care home, which opened in 1984 in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne provides modern, welcoming and homely spaces for living, rehabilitation and relaxing, spread over three floors.
Call Us – 0191 281 8714
Kathy Burns
Home Manager
Kathy has been the Manager at Cestria House for 26 years. She holds several qualifications, including a BSc in Health and Social Care, a PGCE in Education, and a Registered Manager's Award. Kathy is an invaluable asset to Cestria House, consistently offering a warm welcome and exemplifying professionalism in everything she does. Kathy has one daughter and one grandson, and in her spare time, she enjoys exploring different cultures through travel, most recently visiting Japan, and relaxing with a good book.What We Offer
- General Residential
- Dementia Residential
- Specialist beds
- Spacious lounge and dining room
- Specialist bathing facilities
- 21 single bedrooms some with en-suite
- In-house physiotherapy
- Private landscaped area with seating areas
- LCD televisions
- Unlimited wi-fi internet access
- Full laundry facilities
"The staff quickly became a part of our family in the toughest months, they became our confidants, our friends, our shoulders to cry on and our support network"
Jessica W
"My mother enjoys her meals and has nothing but praise for her overall care"
Joan H
About
Our home caters for individuals with general residential and dementia residential needs. The emphasis is on individual care. Only very high calibre of staff are employed with a commitment to ongoing training and all staff have achieved NVQ qualifications.
Each of the 21 single bedrooms have been beautifully decorated and furnished with carefully selected bespoke fabrics and carpets, giving residents the perfect backdrop to personalise their rooms and make Cestria their home.
LCD televisions and internet access are provided as standard.
Residents can relax in the privacy of their bedroom or in one of Cestria’s communal lounges which offer an informal space to chat with other residents, family or friends, and participate in activities and celebrations. Residents have space to socialise, relax and participate in activities throughout the home. There is lift access to all floors.
The home is staffed by dedicated trained carers who aim to offer residents the opportunity to enhance their quality of life. We provide a safe and comfortable environment to give support and stimulation to our residents.
We put a lot of emphasis on the social side of our residents lives and we provide an activities programme which will take into consideration all of our residents’ views and choices
Our qualified Chef provides a varied and exciting menu to incorporate choice and special preferences.
We have a purpose built kitchen and laundry facilities. All of our exits are secure. You can use any area of the home at any time. We put a lot of emphasis on the social side of our residents lives and we provide an activities programme which will take into consideration all of our residents’ views and choices.
We also welcome professionals from the wider community into Cestria, with complementary services, such as hairdressing, chiropody and dental care available by arrangement. We work closely with everyone involved in the care and welfare of our residents, from family and friends to GPs, carers, nursing professionals and nutritionists to meet the demands of our commitment to providing the highest quality care.
Cestria House is situated in the heart of a vibrant and bustling community. Surrounded by local amenities including a Post Office, various shops, St George’s and St Hilda’s Churches, and local travel
The care home manager, Kathy Burns is a finalist in The Great British Care Awards 2015 in the following categories:
Home care manager
Dignity in care
Putting people first
Get In Touch
& Find Us
0191 281 8714
45-47 Sanderson Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 2DR
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