Kenton Manor
Care home in Newcastle upon Tyne
Operated by Solehawk
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
Kenton Manor is a 68-bed care home in Newcastle upon Tyne providing residential, nursing, and specialised dementia care. The home was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2025, achieving Good ratings across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. The service supports residents with dementia as well as those requiring end-of-life care and palliative support.
The home's approach centres on tailoring care to each individual's needs while maintaining their independence, identity and rights. Staff conduct assessments to determine the level of support required and work with families throughout a resident's time at the home.
What's nearby
- 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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
1,012 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
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
Kenton Manor 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
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Gateshead Carers Association
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Gateshead Older People's Assembly
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The North Tyneside Carers Centre
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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 Solehawk
Kenton Manor is one of 4 homes run by Solehawk 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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