Abbey Court

Prestwick Care

Abbey Court

Nursing home in Newcastle upon Tyne

Operated by Prestwick Care

CQC Good44 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, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
AddressKenton Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3UW
Beds44

About

Abbey Court is a 44-bed care home in Newcastle upon Tyne run by Prestwick Care. It provides residential and nursing care for older people and those living with dementia, with a particular focus on creating a supportive environment tailored to dementia care needs. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023 across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

The home offers en-suite bedrooms, assisted bathing facilities, and communal spaces designed with dementia care in mind. Residents have access to internet throughout the building and lift facilities to support mobility and independence.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential

Specialist care

Dementia
Older people (65+)

Facilities

Communal Lounge
Dining Area
En-suite rooms
Gardens
Wheelchair Access

What's nearby

GP surgery500 m
A&E: The Royal Victoria Infirmary2.2 miles
Pub or bar100 m
  • Near a main road
  • Fire station about 550 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

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseAmple
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingAmple
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysAmple

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

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.

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

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Local health safety net

Abbey Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Victoria Infirmary, 2.2 miles away. The local GP practice is PARK MEDICAL GROUP, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
The Royal Victoria Infirmary · 2.2 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
PARK MEDICAL GROUP · 0.3 mi

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

Part of Prestwick Care

Abbey Court is one of 10 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 September 2026.

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