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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

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

PrimeCarersA 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.

Dementia careFees published
Tyne Grange, Newcastle upon Tyne

Tyne Grange

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 · 22 beds
CQC: Outstanding
NursingDementiaExemplar Health Care
Nursing care
£3,800 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

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.

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
Belle Vue Nursing Home, Newcastle upon Tyne

Belle Vue Nursing Home

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 · 50 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaPrestwick Care
Nursing care
£1,584 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Brooke House, Newcastle upon Tyne

Brooke House

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 · 50 beds
CQC: Outstanding
NursingDementiaPrestwick Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,584 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Brunswick House, Newcastle upon Tyne

Brunswick House

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 · 41 beds
CQC: Outstanding
NursingDementiaPrestwick Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,584 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Melton House, Newcastle upon Tyne

Melton House

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 · 67 beds
CQC: Outstanding
NursingDementiaPrestwick Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,584 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Abbey Court, Newcastle upon Tyne

Abbey Court

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 · 44 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaPrestwick Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,584 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Allan Court, Newcastle upon Tyne

Allan Court

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 · 62 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaBondcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,584 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Ashton Court Care Home, Newcastle upon Tyne

Ashton Court Care Home

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 · 42 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaSolehawk
Fee not published
Area typical £1,584 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Astell Care Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne

Astell Care Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 · 96 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaCrown Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,584 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Briardene Care Home, Newcastle upon Tyne

Briardene Care Home

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 · 68 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaMariposa Care Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,584 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Dene Park House, Newcastle upon Tyne

Dene Park House

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 · 51 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaAkari Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,584 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Jubilee Mews, Newcastle upon Tyne

Jubilee Mews

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 · 12 beds
CQC: Good
NursingEveryturn
Fee not published
Area typical £1,584 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Kenton Hall Nursing Home, Newcastle upon Tyne

Kenton Hall Nursing Home

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaSolehawk
Fee not published
Area typical £1,584 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Kenton Manor, Newcastle upon Tyne

Kenton Manor

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 · 68 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaSolehawk
Fee not published
Area typical £1,584 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Lindisfarne House, Newcastle upon Tyne

Lindisfarne House

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaGainford Care Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,584 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Milldene Nursing Home, Newcastle upon Tyne

Milldene Nursing Home

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 · 13 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,584 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Moorfield House, Newcastle upon Tyne

Moorfield House

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 · 35 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaAkari Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,584 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Orchard Mews, Newcastle upon Tyne

Orchard Mews

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 · 39 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWT HI OpCo 1
Fee not published
Area typical £1,584 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Orchard View, Newcastle upon Tyne

Orchard View

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 · 26 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,584 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
St Catherine's Care Home, Newcastle upon Tyne

St Catherine's Care Home

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 · 47 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaSt Cuthbert's Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,584 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
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.

“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.”
Judith W., about Petty Tutsirai C.
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.

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.