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Care homes offering respite care in Newcastle upon Tyne

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There are 6 care homes offering respite care in and around Newcastle upon Tyne on AskBart. 83% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,199 a week, while Newcastle upon Tyne usually pays £983. The largest is Kenton Manor, with 68 beds.

care homes
6
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
83%
typical residential fee
£1,199/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Newcastle upon Tyne council pays
£983/wk

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Newcastle upon Tyne

Care homes in Newcastle upon Tyne (6)

★ With family reviews

All within 7.5 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement

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Distance
Kenton Hall Nursing HomeGood · Aug 2024On request602.2 mi—2.3 mi
Kenton ManorGood · Oct 2025On request682.2 mi—2.3 mi
NorthbourneGood · Apr 2026On request340.8 mi—2.8 mi
Park View Care HomeGood · May 2023On request653.7 mi—4.1 mi
Ponteland Manor Care HomeGood£1,199527.0 mi—7.1 mi
Westwood Lodge Care HomeRequires improvement · Dec 2025On request441.1 mi—1.1 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Newcastle upon Tyne in numbers

83% of Newcastle upon Tyne’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 6 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Newcastle upon Tyne costs about £1,199/week, while Newcastle upon Tyne’s published usual rate is around £983/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £216/week (about £11,232/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Newcastle upon Tyne council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes offering respite care listed6
Rated Good or Outstanding5 of 6 (83%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,199
Newcastle upon Tyne usual weekly rate (2025)£983
LargestKenton Manor (68 beds)
Most recently inspectedKenton Manor (February 2024)
Homes by care typeResidential 6 · Nursing 4 · Dementia 5 · Respite 6
Average house price, Newcastle upon Tyne (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£208,589
Good5
Requires improvement1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Newcastle upon Tyne£1,199/wk
  • Nursing, Newcastle upon Tyne£1,199/wk
  • Tyne and Wear average£1,078/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Newcastle upon Tyne usual rate£983/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Tyne and Wear. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Newcastle upon Tyne's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Newcastle upon Tyne

The average house price in Newcastle upon Tyne is £208,589, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£208,589
Detached
£403,134
Semi-detached
£239,436
Terraced
£207,886
Flats & maisonettes
£129,028

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Newcastle upon Tyne

  • Cultural Hub
  • Green Surroundings
  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 1% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityA

Excellent — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

1,012 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime255
  • Anti-social behaviour227
  • Shoplifting199
  • Other theft60
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Newcastle upon Tyne

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age UK Gateshead Limited

Our staff and volunteers together deliver services and activities for people aged over 50 in Gateshead & Newcastle.We are driven by the needs & aspirations of people in later life & our mission is…

1.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (702561)
Charity

Gateshead Carers Association

We support, advise, represent, advocate & campaign for unpaid adult carers living or working in Gateshead. We aim for carers to have increased choice and control in their life, improved health and…

1.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1118942)
Charity

Gateshead Older People's Assembly

Gateshead Older People's Assembly offers opportunities for over 50s to maintain their health and independence through socialising, exercising, and learning. We support activities in community…

2.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1155832)
Charity

The North Tyneside Carers Centre

The organisation aims to improve the quality of life for carers in North Tyneside by supporting them through a high quality service, shaped by carers' needs and is accessible to all carers.…

3.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1051472)
Charity

Age UK Newcastle and North Tyneside

To improve the quality of life for older people

7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1049527)
Charity

Age Concern South Tyneside

Age Concern South Tyneside has the general aim to promote the well-being of all older people in South Tyneside, recognising their right to independence, fulfilment,dignity and choice, working with…

7.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (502623)

Newcastle upon Tyne: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+33.8%
Projected change in Newcastle upon Tyne, 2025 to 2035 (6,582 to 8,809). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+16.9%
Projected change in Newcastle upon Tyne, 2025 to 2035 (48,174 to 56,300). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
9
Nearest: Salts Medilink (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
62
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
83.7%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 69.8% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
15.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–10 out of 10
Where the 43 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 3 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Newcastle upon Tyne

  • Marie Curie Hospice and Community Services North East · 1.2 milesCQC Outstanding (report published March 2024). CQC page
  • St Oswalds Hospice · 2.1 milesCQC Good (report published January 2016). CQC page
  • Willow Burn · 10.6 milesCQC Good (report published April 2026). CQC page

Hospitals near Newcastle upon Tyne

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Newcastle upon Tyne a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle works well for people who value city energy, good restaurants and pubs, and access to green space — and who are comfortable with a smaller choice of local care homes. The city has a robust job market and strong transport links, making it easy for visiting family. It suits those seeking community and cultural engagement rather than a quiet retirement village.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Newcastle has several GP surgeries and pharmacies across the city, with nearby hospital services. The Royal Victoria Infirmary and other major NHS hospitals serve the area.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in 2026-04 was 1012 offences, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting among the most common reports. This is on the higher side for a UK city and worth weighing carefully.
  • Family & connection: Consider how close your family and support network are, and whether the city's size and pace suit you. Regular visits and strong local friendships matter more when choice of homes is limited.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Local care home fees vary; compare them against the national average and your budget before deciding. Regional costs in the North East are generally lower than southern England.
  • Transport: Newcastle has good bus services and a Metro light-rail system linking the city centre and suburbs. Rail connections to other regions are strong; the city is walkable in parts but hilly in others.
  • Housing options: Care home provision here is limited — currently one home listed in the directory, with around 52 beds available. Explore this option thoroughly and consider whether you might be willing to look at nearby areas if choice matters to you.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Newcastle has 26 parks and 11 allotments, offering good access to outdoor space. The city is known for its cultural venues, museums and river walks along the Tyne.
  • Community: With 366 restaurants and cafes and 192 pubs and bars, there's lively social life. Look for local memory cafés and community groups through care providers and the council.
  • Climate: The North East has cool, often wet winters and mild summers typical of northern England. Expect frequent cloud cover and occasional snow in winter months.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited care home choice: Only one home is currently listed here, so your options are restricted. You may need to look at nearby areas or act quickly if this home suits you.
  • Higher crime rate: Violent crime and anti-social behaviour are recorded at above-average levels. Ask the care home about security, staffing and support for residents' safety and wellbeing.

Questions about care homes in Newcastle upon Tyne

How many care homes offering respite care are there in Newcastle upon Tyne?

AskBart lists 6 care homes offering respite care in and around Newcastle upon Tyne, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in Newcastle upon Tyne rated?

Of the 6 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 5 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Newcastle upon Tyne:

Thinking about downsizing to an independent community?Explore retirement living in Newcastle upon TynePrefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Newcastle upon Tyne

Near Newcastle upon Tyne

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our respite care guides.

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