Philip Cussins House
33 Linden Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4EY
Residential care home · 26 beds · Philip Cussins House

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,095
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- April 2026
- Beds
- 26
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £56,940 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,190 a week
The typical live-in carer near Newcastle upon Tyne, set by the carer
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £835 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 Philip Cussins House
Philip Cussins House is a residential care home in Newcastle upon Tyne, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 26 residents. It provides care for older people. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published April 2026, the CQC rated Philip Cussins House Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Philip Cussins House 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 Philip Cussins House include Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth, Jubilee Mews and Abbeyfield Residential Care Home - The Grove, 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
- Residential care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- Philip Cussins House
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (April 2026)
- Council area
- Newcastle upon Tyne
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found infection controls were mostly in place, but some PPE, hygiene and policy checks needed improvement.
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
Philip Cussins House 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 Philip Cussins House
How much does Philip Cussins House cost?
Philip Cussins House 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 Philip Cussins House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Philip Cussins House Requires improvement in April 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Philip Cussins House provide nursing care?
No. Philip Cussins House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Philip Cussins House offer dementia care?
Philip Cussins House is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Newcastle upon Tyne listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Philip Cussins House have?
Philip Cussins House is registered for up to 26 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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