Denecroft Residential Care Home
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 · 0.3 km · 15 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialSunny Okukpolor Humphreys
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
Lindisfarne House
Newburn Road, Throckley, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 9QR
Nursing home · 60 beds · Gainford Care Homes
- Weekly fee
- £1,180
- reported by the home, October 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- February 2022
- Beds
- 60
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Lindisfarne House's reported fee
£1,180a week
About £61,360 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,360 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
The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,005 a week less than two places.
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36 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Newcastle upon Tyne
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About Lindisfarne House
Lindisfarne House is a nursing home in Newcastle upon Tyne, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 60 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Gainford Care Homes, which operates 13 care homes in England. The home has been registered since June 2011.
At its latest inspection, published February 2022, the CQC rated Lindisfarne House 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.
Lindisfarne House has told us it charges £1,180 a week for nursing care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in October 2026. That comes to about £61,360 a year. It is about 8% above the typical residential fee in Newcastle upon Tyne of £1,095 a week.
There are 74 registered care homes in Newcastle upon Tyne. The nearest to Lindisfarne House include Denecroft Residential Care Home, Denecroft Residential Care Home and Rosewood Villa. 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
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Gainford Care Homes Limited
- Registered with CQC
- June 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (February 2022)
- Council area
- Newcastle upon Tyne
The CQC inspection, explained
- 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?
- Requires improvement
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Rated Good overall; inspectors found safe, kind and responsive care, but the home was not always 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
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | £1,180 as of October 2026 Reported by the home “General Nursing Placement. £1180.00” | Reported by the home “General Nursing Placement. £1180.00” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week near Newcastle upon Tyne, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Lindisfarne House
How much does Lindisfarne House cost?
Lindisfarne House charges £1,180 a week for nursing care (as of October 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Lindisfarne House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Lindisfarne House Good in February 2022. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Lindisfarne House provide nursing care?
Yes. Lindisfarne House 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 Lindisfarne House offer dementia care?
Yes. Lindisfarne House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Lindisfarne House have?
Lindisfarne House is registered for up to 60 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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Denecroft Residential Care Home
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 · 0.3 km · 15 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,095 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Rosewood Villa
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 · 0.6 km · 17 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialMrs M Watson
Fee not published
Area typical £1,095 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week