Crown Care
Astell Care Centre
Nursing home in Newcastle upon Tyne
Operated by Crown Care
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About
Astell Care Centre, run by Crown Care, is a residential and nursing home in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, with 96 registered beds. The ground floor takes both men and women, and includes a separate area for women who need more specialised support with complex behaviours. The entire top floor is reserved for men and is set up for people with mental health needs, including dementia. Staff are trained in person-centred care, and the home works with a local GP, who visits weekly to cover residents' care and medical needs.
Meals are offered as daily menu choices, catering for nutritional, religious and cultural needs, and on-site laundry is available. An Activities Team arranges group and one-to-one activities based on individual interests. Regular residents' and relatives' meetings give families a say in planning events and social activities. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall (report published 2025), with Good ratings for safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
1,012 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Newcastle upon Tyne council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £911 |
| 2025 | £983 |
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Local health safety net
Astell Care Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 2.3 miles away. The local GP practice is ST. ANTHONY'S HEALTH CENTRE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Newcastle upon Tyne
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Gateshead Carers Association
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Gateshead Older People's Assembly
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The North Tyneside Carers Centre
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Age UK Newcastle and North Tyneside
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Age Concern South Tyneside
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Part of Crown Care
Astell Care Centre is one of 23 homes run by Crown Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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