Garden Lodge
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 · 0.7 km · 41 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,095 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
CQC: Good
Astell Care Centre
Wharrier Street, Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3BR
Nursing home · 96 beds · Crown Care
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,584
- CQC rating
- Good
- November 2025
- Beds
- 96
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical nursing home in Newcastle upon Tyne
£1,584a week
About £82,368 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,168 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,344a 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.
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36 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Newcastle upon Tyne
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 Astell Care Centre
Astell Care Centre is a nursing home in Newcastle upon Tyne, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 96 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Crown Care, which operates 23 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2023.
At its latest inspection, published November 2025, the CQC rated Astell Care Centre 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.
Astell Care Centre 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 Astell Care Centre include Garden Lodge, Ella McCambridge and Enhanced Elderly Care Service - Byker Hall Care Home, 1 of which has 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
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Crown Care VI Limited
- Brand
- Crown Care
- Registered with CQC
- December 2023
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (November 2025)
- Council area
- Newcastle upon Tyne
The CQC inspection, explained
The rating history and published reports for Astell Care Centre, with the newest report being read for a plain-English explanation. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Astell Care Centre 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 Astell Care Centre
How much does Astell Care Centre cost?
Astell Care Centre 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 Astell Care Centre?
The Care Quality Commission rated Astell Care Centre Good in November 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Astell Care Centre provide nursing care?
Yes. Astell Care Centre 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 Astell Care Centre offer dementia care?
Yes. Astell Care Centre is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Astell Care Centre have?
Astell Care Centre is registered for up to 96 residents.
Care at home
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.
Evelyn S.
2 reviews
From £1,050 a week, 16 years caring
Based about 5 minutes from Newcastle upon Tyne. Can care for a couple
Margaret I.
1 review
From £1,204 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 11 minutes from Newcastle upon Tyne
David R.
2 reviews
From £1,120 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 12 minutes from Newcastle upon Tyne. Can care for a couple
Sithembiso S.
1 review
From £924 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 23 minutes from Newcastle upon Tyne. Can care for a couple
“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.”
See live-in carers near Newcastle upon TyneProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
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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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Newcastle upon Tyne
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
36 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Newcastle upon Tyne
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Ella McCambridge
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 · 0.9 km · 67 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,095 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Enhanced Elderly Care Service - Byker Hall Care Home
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 · 1.0 km · 95 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,095 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week