Minster Care Group

Abbeywell Court Care Home

Nursing home in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire

Operated by Minster Care Group

CQC Requires improvement45 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodGreen SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • 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).
AddressDragon Square, Newcastle ST5 7HL, UK
Beds45
Weekly feefrom £1,300 · 2026
En-suite96%
Opened1998
All-inclusiveNo

About

Abbeywell Court is a 45-bed care home in Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, operated by Minster Care Group. The home provides nursing care, dementia care, residential care and respite services for older people. It is a purpose-built facility with en-suite bedrooms across two floors, set near local shops and amenities.

The Care Quality Commission rated Abbeywell Court as Requires Improvement overall. The home was rated Good for Effective, Caring and Responsive care, but Requires Improvement for Safe and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Dining Area
Gardens
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Quiet Area

Activities

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

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery150 m
A&E: Royal Stoke University Hospital3.3 miles
Bus stop50 m
Train station2.3 miles
Shops150 m
Pub or bar250 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

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtLimited
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesLimited
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

353 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

violent crime29%
Anti-social behaviour22%
Public order9%
Shoplifting8%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Care fee trajectory

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

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Local health safety net

Abbeywell Court Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Stoke University Hospital, 3.3 miles away. The local GP practice is HEATHCOTE STREET SURGERY, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Royal Stoke University Hospital · 3.3 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
HEATHCOTE STREET SURGERY · 0.1 mi

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Abbeywell Court?
Abbeywell Court can be found in Newcastle, conveniently near to many popular facilities.
How does Abbeywell Court fare in the CQC evaluation?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body that oversees health and social care services in England. Abbeywell Court has been given a rating of requires improvement, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care does Abbeywell Court provide?
This home offers a variety of senior care options, including nursing, respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the total bed capacity of Abbeywell Court?
At present, Abbeywell Court can accommodate up to 45 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Abbeywell Court?
Minster Care Group is the owner and operator of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one expect at this care home?
Abbeywell Court offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Physical Exercise & Fitness, Music & Dance, and Celebrations for Birthdays & Holidays.
How much does care at Abbeywell Court cost?
The cost of care at Abbeywell Court begins at £1,300 per week, but the final amount can differ based on the specific elderly care needs.

For a precise quote tailored to your individual requirements, please contact the home directly at 01782 493422.

Part of Minster Care Group

Abbeywell Court Care Home is one of 69 homes run by Minster Care Group 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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