Care home

Dene Park House

Nursing home in Newcastle upon Tyne

Akari Care Limited

Dene Park House

Nursing home in Newcastle upon Tyne

Operated by Akari Care

CQC Good51 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodCultural HubGreen SurroundingsWell 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).
AddressKillingworth Road, South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1SY
Beds51

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About

Dene Park House is a care home in Newcastle upon Tyne, run by Akari Care Limited, with 51 registered beds. It provides residential and nursing care, and it supports people living with dementia. The operator says its aim is for residents to be stimulated and valued, not simply looked after.

The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2024 report. The home was also rated Good for each of the five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential

Specialist care

Dementia

What's nearby

GP surgery0.7 miles
A&E: The Royal Victoria Infirmary2.0 miles
Pub or bar50 m
  • Near a main road

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseAdequate
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAmple
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingAmple
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

Local crime statistics

1,012 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime25%
Anti-social behaviour22%
Shoplifting20%
Other theft6%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential careFees on request—
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees 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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Newcastle upon Tyne pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£911
2025£983

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

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Local health safety net

Dene Park House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Victoria Infirmary, 2 miles away. The local GP practice is WEST FARM SURGERY, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
The Royal Victoria Infirmary · 2 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
WEST FARM SURGERY · 0.7 mi

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.

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)

Part of Akari Care

Dene Park House is one of 32 homes run by Akari 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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