Abbey Court
Kenton Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3UW
Nursing home · 44 beds · Prestwick Care

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,584
- CQC rating
- Good
- October 2023
- Beds
- 44
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £82,368 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,168 a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
Staying at home could cost about £240 a week less, £12,480 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,813 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.
About Abbey Court
Abbey Court is a nursing home in Newcastle upon Tyne, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 44 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Prestwick Care, which operates 16 care homes in England. The home has been registered since September 2016.
At its latest inspection, published October 2023, the CQC rated Abbey Court Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Abbey Court has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Newcastle upon Tyne with a fee on record typically charge about £1,095 a week for residential care and £1,584 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 74 registered care homes in Newcastle upon Tyne. The nearest to Abbey Court include Orchard View, Jubilee Mews and Kirkwood Court, 2 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Malhotra Care Homes Limited
- Brand
- Prestwick Care
- Registered with CQC
- September 2016
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (October 2023)
- Council area
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Abbey Court was rated Good; inspectors found safe care and strong management, with this inspection focused only on Safe and Well-led.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Abbey Court has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Newcastle upon Tyne typically charge about £1,095 a week for residential care and £1,584 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Abbey Court
How much does Abbey Court cost?
Abbey Court has not published its fees. Care homes in Newcastle upon Tyne typically charge about £1,095 a week for residential care and £1,584 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Abbey Court?
The Care Quality Commission rated Abbey Court Good in October 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Abbey Court provide nursing care?
Yes. Abbey Court is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Abbey Court offer dementia care?
Yes. Abbey Court is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Abbey Court have?
Abbey Court is registered for up to 44 residents.
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.
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