Prestwick Care
Melton House
Nursing home in Newcastle upon Tyne
Operated by Prestwick Care
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- 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).
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About
Melton House is a 67-bed home in Newcastle upon Tyne, run by Prestwick Care. It offers residential, general nursing and dementia care, supporting older people as well as adults with physical or learning disabilities. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Outstanding overall in its 2025 report, with Caring and Well-led also graded Outstanding and Safe, Effective and Responsive graded Good.
The home stands on the site of a former records office. Bedrooms have en-suite facilities, specialist beds and emergency Telecare call systems, and residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms. Shared spaces include lounges, a cinema room, activity rooms and a hairdressing salon, and residents and families can use a sensory garden and a rooftop garden. Meals are home cooked with local produce, and an activities coordinator runs a varied programme.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CoursePlentiful
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
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
Melton House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Victoria Infirmary, 3.3 miles away. The local GP practice is BRUNTON PARK, 0.4 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.
Age UK Gateshead Limited
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Gateshead Carers Association
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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…
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.…
Age UK Newcastle and North Tyneside
To improve the quality of life for older people
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…
Part of Prestwick Care
Melton House is one of 16 homes run by Prestwick 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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