Akari Care Limited
Wheatfield Court
Care home in Newcastle upon Tyne
Operated by Akari Care
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- 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).
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About
Wheatfield Court is a 60-bed care home in Newcastle upon Tyne, operated by Akari Care Limited. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2020).
The home provides care and support to residents, with a focus on creating an environment where residents can thrive. Families considering Wheatfield Court are encouraged to discuss their priorities and preferences with the home to understand how it may meet their needs.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 15 September 2020 · Last inspected 2 September 2020
Wheatfield Court is a purpose-built home for up to 60 people needing residential or nursing care, and 37 people were living there during the inspection. Inspectors found that people were kept safe, medicines were handled properly, and staffing levels matched what people needed. People, relatives and staff spoke well of the manager and team, and staff felt able to speak up about concerns.
- Inspectors found that people were protected from risks.
- Medicines were given and recorded in an appropriate way.
- Infection prevention and control measures were in place to reduce the risk of infection.
- The provider and manager checked the quality of care, and people, relatives and staff could share their views on the service.
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 May 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 950 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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
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 |
What Newcastle upon Tyne council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Wheatfield Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Victoria Infirmary, 3.3 miles away. The local GP practice is WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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.
Age UK Gateshead Limited
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Gateshead Carers Association
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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 Akari Care
Wheatfield Court is one of 32 homes run by Akari 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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