Akari Care Limited

Princes Court

Care home in North Shields, North Tyneside

Operated by Akari Care

CQC Good75 beds
NeighbourhoodWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
AddressHedley Road, North Shields, NE29 6XP
Beds75

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About

Princes Court is a 75-bed care home in North Shields, North Tyneside, providing residential care. The home is operated by Akari Care Limited and was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2022, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

The home supports older residents with a focus on personalised care and creating an environment where residents can thrive. Families considering Princes Court may find it helpful to visit and discuss their loved one's needs and preferences directly with the team.

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2025

What's nearby

GP surgery0.8 miles
A&E: South Tyneside District Hospital2.1 miles
  • 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 CourtLimited
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

Local crime statistics

205 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)

Top categories:

Shoplifting40%
Violent crime20%
Anti-social behaviour10%
Public order7%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential 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 North Tyneside council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what North Tyneside pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£893
2025£944

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

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Local health safety net

Princes Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is South Tyneside District Hospital, 2.1 miles away. The local GP practice is REDBURN PARK MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
South Tyneside District Hospital · 2.1 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
REDBURN PARK MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.8 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in North Shields

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

Charity

Age UK Newcastle and North Tyneside

To improve the quality of life for older people

1.6 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…

2.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (502623)
Charity

Age Concern Tyneside South

At Age Concern Tyneside South (ACTS), we believe in a world where everyone can love life. We are here to inspire, enable and support the older people of South Tyneside to help people to make the…

2.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1168807)
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.…

3.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1051472)
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…

7.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (702561)
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…

7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1155832)

Part of Akari Care

Princes Court 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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