Nursing homes in Newcastle upon Tyne
40 of the 74 care homes in Newcastle upon Tyne are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 4 are rated Outstanding and 25 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.
Nursing homes in Newcastle upon Tyne typically cost £1,584 a week, about £82,368 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record. That is about 45% more than the typical residential fee in Newcastle upon Tyne of £1,095. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee, direct to the home, if you are assessed as needing nursing care.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, typically costs £1,050 a week near Newcastle upon Tyne and can look after a couple.
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.
Stay 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.
Belle Vue Nursing Home
Brooke House
Brunswick House
Melton House
Abbey Court
Allan Court
Ashton Court Care Home
Astell Care Centre
Bradbury Wing - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities
Briardene Care Home
Cragston Court Rehabilitation Service
Dene Park House
Enhanced Elderly Care Service - Byker Hall Care Home
Jubilee Mews
Kenton Hall Nursing Home
Kenton Manor
Lindisfarne House
Milldene Nursing Home
Moorfield House
Orchard Mews
Orchard View
St Catherine's Care Home
St Joseph's - Newcastle
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.
Typical fees in Newcastle upon Tyne
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 74 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Nursing care
- £1,584
- Usually £1,382 to £2,692 a week3 homes
- Care home fees
- £1,273
- Usually £1,216 to £1,304 a week4 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,050
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Not enough nursing homes in Newcastle upon Tyne have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.
Common questions
How much do nursing homes in Newcastle upon Tyne cost?
Nursing homes in Newcastle upon Tyne typically charge £1,584 a week. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many nursing homes are there in Newcastle upon Tyne?
40 of the 74 CQC-registered care homes in Newcastle upon Tyne are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.
Will the council pay for nursing home care in Newcastle upon Tyne?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at Newcastle upon Tyne council for a needs assessment.