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Ponteland Manor Care Home

Nursing home in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland

Operated by Care UK

CQC Good52 bedsNursingResidential
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).
AddressThornhill Rd, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 9PZ, UK
Beds52
Weekly feefrom £1,199 · 2026
En-suite96%
Opened1997
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Ponteland Manor Care Home is a 52-bed care home in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, providing residential, nursing and respite care for older people. The home is operated by Care UK and was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

The home offers end-of-life care alongside its residential and nursing provision, supporting older people with a range of care needs.

Care provided

Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Bar
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Visits from Children

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery300 m
A&E: The Royal Victoria Infirmary7.0 miles
Bus stop150 m
Train station2.7 miles
Shops500 m
Pub or bar150 m
  • Near a main road
  • Fire station about 900 m away

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

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceLimited
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkLimited
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysLimited

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 carefrom £1,199
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Northumberland usually pays £882 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £317 a week.

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 Northumberland council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Northumberland pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£832
2025—£882
2026£1,199—

What Northumberland council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.

Local health safety net

Ponteland Manor Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Victoria Infirmary, 7 miles away. The local GP practice is NPC PONTELAND, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
The Royal Victoria Infirmary · 7 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
NPC PONTELAND · 0.2 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)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Ponteland Manor?
This establishment is found in Newcastle upon Tyne and is conveniently near to many popular facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Ponteland Manor?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. Ponteland Manor has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care does Ponteland Manor offer?
This home provides various forms of senior care such as nursing, respite, and residential.
What is the bed capacity of Ponteland Manor?
At present, the home can accommodate 52 individuals.
Who is the proprietor of Ponteland Manor?
Care UK is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one expect at this care home?
Ponteland Manor offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Enjoying Beers, Cocktails & Wine, Engaging in Gardening & Flower Arranging, and Participating in Birthday & Holiday Festivities.
How much does care at Ponteland Manor cost?
The cost of care at Ponteland Manor can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care is £1,199 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01661 525173.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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