Question 1

How many care homes are there in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Accepted Answer

Newcastle upon Tyne has 34 CQC registered care homes: 2 Outstanding, 25 Good, 4 Requires improvement, 1 Inadequate, 2 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

Question 2

How much does a care home cost in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Accepted Answer

Newcastle upon Tyne City Council pays an average of £983 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,331 to £1,392 a week. North East figure, because too few Newcastle upon Tyne homes publish this price. 13 homes. Median £1,369. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

Question 3

Which care homes in Newcastle upon Tyne were inspected most recently?

Accepted Answer

Sutherland Court (16 June 2026), Bowland Lodge (29 May 2026) and Philip Cussins House (2 April 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.

Question 4

Which residential care homes in Newcastle upon Tyne are listed on Care Assura?

Accepted Answer

Care Assura lists thirty four residential care homes serving Newcastle upon Tyne, all registered with the Care Quality Commission. The listing includes homes such as Ferguson Lodge, Craghall Residential Home, Whorlton Grange, Sutherland Court and Ashleigh. Each profile carries the current CQC rating where one has been published, together with the details needed to arrange a visit. Filtering by the part of the city you want keeps the shortlist practical.

Question 5

What should I ask when visiting a care home in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Accepted Answer

Ask how many permanent staff are on duty during the day and overnight, and how much agency cover is used. Find out how care plans are written and reviewed, how families are told when someone becomes unwell, and what happens on an ordinary weekday afternoon. Request the weekly fee in writing along with what it includes and what is charged as an extra. Ask what would happen if your relative's needs increased and whether the home could continue caring for them.

Question 6

What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?

Accepted Answer

A residential care home provides accommodation with personal care, so staff help with washing, dressing, meals, medication and daily routines. A nursing home offers the same personal care but also has registered nurses on duty at all times, allowing it to meet clinical needs such as complex wound care or tube feeding. Some homes are registered to provide both, and a care needs assessment will indicate which category is appropriate. Settling this early avoids a further move a few months later.

Question 7

Can Newcastle upon Tyne City Council fund a residential care home placement?

Accepted Answer

It can, where a care needs assessment identifies eligible needs and a financial assessment of income and capital supports it. The council may meet the fees in full, meet part of them with a contribution from the person moving in, or decide that the placement is privately funded. If a family prefers a home costing more than the council will pay, a third party top up may be required and should be documented before the move. Requesting both assessments costs nothing and commits you to nothing.

Question 8

How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Accepted Answer

Contact the adult social care team at Newcastle upon Tyne City Council and explain what has changed at home. The assessment is free and available to anyone who appears to need care and support, regardless of savings or income. A practitioner will discuss personal care, mobility, medication, nutrition and safety, then record which needs are eligible for support. If you have been caring for the person yourself, ask for a separate carer's assessment at the same time.

Question 9

How far ahead should I start looking at care homes in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Accepted Answer

Start well before a place is needed, ideally while the person can still take part in the decision. Homes with strong inspection records often have waiting lists, and assessments, visits and financial arrangements all take time to complete. A hospital discharge can reduce the process to a matter of days. Having two or three homes already visited makes an urgent decision far less overwhelming.

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care North East figure, because too few Newcastle upon Tyne homes publish this price. 13 homes. Median £1,369.	£983	£1,331 to £1,392
Nursing care England figure, because too few Newcastle upon Tyne homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916.	£983	£1,600 to £2,071
Residential dementia care North East figure, because too few Newcastle upon Tyne homes publish this price. 14 homes. Median £1,458.	Not published separately	£1,268 to £1,548
Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Newcastle upon Tyne homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.	Not published separately	£1,890 to £2,221

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