Care home costs in Newcastle upon Tyne
Weekly fees for 2026, from the homes that publish them. Updated as homes confirm their prices.
There are 74 care homes registered with the CQC in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East. 8 have a weekly fee on record with us, each dated and traced to where it came from.
The typical residential care home fee in Newcastle upon Tyne is £1,273 a week, about £66,196 a year. The middle half of homes charge between £1,216 and £1,304. That is about 10% more than the North East average of £1,157. That is close to the England figure of £1,300.
Nursing care in Newcastle upon Tyne typically costs £1,584 a week, based on 3 nursing homes with a fee on record. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of that fee, direct to the home.
Of the homes with a published fee, Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth in Newcastle upon Tyne is the least expensive at £1,056 a week and Tyne Grange in Newcastle upon Tyne the most at £3,800. A gap that size within one council area is normal: the room, the building and whether nursing is included all move the price.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £66,196 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,546 a week
Nursing care: £1,584 a week
A live-in carer, at homeThe typical live-in carer near Newcastle upon Tyne, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £223 a week less, £11,596 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,191 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
Care homes in Newcastle upon Tyne with a fee on record
| Care home | Town | CQC | From, a week | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers For comparison. One carer can look after a couple | Near Newcastle upon Tyne | Not a care home | £1,050 | 18% below |
| Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth | Newcastle upon Tyne | CQC: Good | £1,056 | 17% below |
| Cestria House Residential Home Dementia | Newcastle upon Tyne | CQC: Good | £1,082 | 15% below |
| Lindisfarne House Nursing · Dementia | Newcastle upon Tyne | CQC: Good | £1,180 | 7% below |
| Kirkwood Court Dementia | Newcastle upon Tyne | CQC: Good | £1,260 | about typical |
| Sutherland Court Dementia | Newcastle upon Tyne | CQC: Good | £1,286 | about typical |
| Fleming Court Dementia | Newcastle upon Tyne | CQC: Good | £1,357 | 7% above |
| Belle Vue Nursing Home Nursing · Dementia | Newcastle upon Tyne | CQC: Good | £1,584 | 24% above |
| Tyne Grange Nursing · Dementia | Newcastle upon Tyne | CQC: Outstanding | £3,800 | 199% above |
“From” is the lowest weekly figure the home has published or confirmed to us, dated on each home’s page. Homes that add or correct a fee appear here within the day.
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares with nearby areas
| Council area | Residential, a week | Nursing, a week | Homes with fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | £1,273 | £1,584 | 8 |
| North Tyneside | £1,040 | £1,865 | 3 |
| Sunderland | £1,263 | £1,440 | 3 |
| County Durham | £1,193 | £1,406 | 4 |
What the fee includes
A care home fee in Newcastle upon Tyne normally covers the room, meals, laundry, heating and personal care. Nursing homes add care from registered nurses. Hairdressing, chiropody, trips out, newspapers and some toiletries are usually charged on top, so ask for the list of extras before you sign.
Larger rooms, en suites and garden views cost more. Fees are reviewed once a year, usually in April; ask what last year’s increase was.
Who pays in Newcastle upon Tyne
If you have more than £23,250 in savings and assets you will normally pay the full fee yourself. Below that, Newcastle upon Tyne council assesses what you can contribute. The value of your home counts unless a partner or certain relatives still live there.
If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution direct to the home. People with very high health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which covers the whole fee.
Full guides: who pays, and when the council helps, NHS funded nursing care and Continuing Healthcare.
Care home or live-in care in Newcastle upon Tyne?
A live-in carer through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week near Newcastle upon Tyne for one person and the same carer can look after a couple. The typical residential fee in Newcastle upon Tyne is £1,273 a week per person, so for a couple live-in care is usually far cheaper than two care home places. Complex live-in care, for higher needs, is typically about £1,344 a week.
36 live-in carers within about an hour of Newcastle upon Tyne
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £950 to £1,160 a week. 30 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
“Petty introduced herself to Mum every time she was caring for her and responded very quickly to Mum if she was distressed in the night.”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
Common questions
How much does a care home in Newcastle upon Tyne cost a week?
The typical residential care home in Newcastle upon Tyne charges £1,273 a week and nursing care £1,584, based on 8 homes with a fee on record. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.
How much does a care home in Newcastle upon Tyne cost a year?
At £1,273 a week a year in a residential care home comes to about £66,196, and nursing care about £82,368. Most homes raise fees once a year, usually in April.
What is the cheapest care home in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth in Newcastle upon Tyne has the lowest published fee we hold for Newcastle upon Tyne, from £1,056 a week (residential care). The full table on this page lists every home with a fee on record, cheapest first.
Will Newcastle upon Tyne council pay for my care home?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250, Newcastle upon Tyne council will assess your needs and what you can afford, and may pay part or all of the fee. Councils pay a set rate; if the home you choose charges more, a relative or friend may need to pay a top-up. Ask the adult social care team for a needs assessment first.
Is live-in care cheaper than a care home in Newcastle upon Tyne?
A live-in carer through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week near Newcastle upon Tyne, and complex care about £1,344. Against the typical Newcastle upon Tyne residential fee of £1,273 it is less for one person, and for a couple it is usually much cheaper because one carer looks after both.
Fees last checked October 2026.