Comfort House
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 · 0.3 km · 42 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
The Alan Shearer Centre
West Denton Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 7LU
Nursing home · 20 beds · St Cuthbert's Care
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,584
- CQC rating
- Good
- July 2026
- Beds
- 20
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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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.
See live-in carers near Newcastle upon Tyne
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 The Alan Shearer Centre
The Alan Shearer Centre is a nursing home in Newcastle upon Tyne, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 20 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by St Cuthbert's Care, which operates 3 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published July 2026, the CQC rated The Alan Shearer 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.
The Alan Shearer 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 The Alan Shearer Centre include Comfort House, Connie Lewcock Resource Centre and Waverley Lodge. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- St Cuthbert's Care
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (July 2026)
- Council area
- Newcastle upon Tyne
The CQC inspection, explained
The Alan Shearer Centre was inspected but not rated; inspectors were assured about infection prevention and visiting arrangements.
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
The Alan Shearer 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 The Alan Shearer Centre
How much does The Alan Shearer Centre cost?
The Alan Shearer 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 The Alan Shearer Centre?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Alan Shearer Centre Good in July 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Alan Shearer Centre provide nursing care?
Yes. The Alan Shearer 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 The Alan Shearer Centre offer dementia care?
The Alan Shearer Centre 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 The Alan Shearer Centre have?
The Alan Shearer Centre is registered for up to 20 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
Connie Lewcock Resource Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 · 0.4 km · 21 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialNewcastle-upon-Tyne City Council
Fee not published
Area typical £1,095 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Waverley Lodge
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 · 0.8 km · 45 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