Crown Care
Astell Care Centre
Care home in Newcastle upon Tyne
Operated by Crown Care
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).
About
Astell Care Centre is a 96-bed care home in Newcastle upon Tyne, operated by Crown Care. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. The CQC report was published in 2025.
The home provides care for older adults requiring residential and nursing support in the North East of England.
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
1,012 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
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.
What Newcastle upon Tyne council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Astell Care Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Victoria Infirmary, 0.1 miles away. The local GP practice is NEWCASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Requires improvement’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC (nearest to the town centre), 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
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…
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…
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 Crown Care
Astell Care Centre is one of 23 homes run by Crown 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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