St Catherine's Care Home
Care home in Newcastle upon Tyne
Operated by St Cuthbert's Care
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About
St Catherine's Care Home is a 47-bed nursing home in Newcastle upon Tyne providing nursing, residential and respite care for older people. It is part of St Cuthbert's Care, a not-for-profit organisation with a long-established commitment to person-centred care rooted in compassion and dignity. The home is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with an Outstanding rating for Caring; it also holds Good ratings for Safety, Effectiveness, Responsiveness and Leadership.
The home welcomes residents of all faiths and none. While reflecting Catholic values, including an on-site chapel, spiritual care is available for those who wish to access it, and all personal beliefs are respected. St Catherine's has achieved the Gold Standard Framework for End-of-Life Care.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 3 March 2020 · Last inspected 16 December 2019
Inspectors found that people using St Catherine's, which had 44 people using the service at the time of the visit and most living with dementia, felt safe and cared for in a homely setting. Staff were described as respecting each person's individuality, supporting their independence and involving people in the running of the home if they wished. The atmosphere was relaxed and respectful, and the report describes an open and accountable culture.
- Feedback from people, relatives and outside professionals about the manager and staff was uniformly favourable.
- Staff were described as well trained and supported, and were encouraged to spend one-to-one time chatting with people.
- Activities and community involvement were described as varied and lively.
- Medicines, the premises, utilities and safety equipment were managed safely, and incidents were analysed to drive learning.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2026
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- 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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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees 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 Newcastle upon Tyne council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £911 |
| 2025 | £983 |
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Local health safety net
St Catherine's Care Home 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 BETTS AVENUE MEDICAL GROUP, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Newcastle upon Tyne
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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The North Tyneside Carers Centre
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Age UK Newcastle and North Tyneside
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Age Concern South Tyneside
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Part of St Cuthbert's Care
St Catherine's Care Home is one of 3 homes run by St Cuthbert's 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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