Astell Care Centre
Nursing home · Newcastle upon Tyne
Wharrier Street, Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3BR
Run by Crown Care VI Limited
- GoodCQC · Nov 2025
- 8.0Our score
- Beds96
- Type of careNursing
- Phone0191 224 3677
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 28 November 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Astell Care Centre
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-17947621173
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Astell Care Centre
Astell Care Centre provides general nursing, EMI nursing and residential care in a 93-bed facility in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne. It supports older people and adults with dementia, mental health needs, physical disabilities or other complex care requirements.
The centre is part of Crown Care, a family-run provider whose care homes combine residential, nursing and dementia services. Its wider approach includes person-centred care, daily menu choices that can reflect nutritional, religious and cultural needs, activities tailored to interests and regular involvement from relatives. Astell Care Centre therefore brings general nursing, EMI nursing and residential care together in one setting.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Newcastle upon Tyne
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden LodgeNewcastle upon Tyne | 0.4 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Ella McCambridgeNewcastle upon Tyne | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Enhanced Elderly Care Service - Byker Hall Care HomeNewcastle upon Tyne | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Balmoral Court Care HomeNewcastle upon Tyne | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Flexible Support Options Limited (Brilan)Newcastle upon Tyne | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Crown Care VI Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham Care HomeBishop Auckland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Pennine Lodge Care HomeCarlisle | Good | 8.0 | |
| Holyrood House Care HomeKnottingley | Good | 7.4 | |
| Clarence House Care HomeMexborough | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Westroyd Care HomeLoughborough | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 93-bed care facility
- General and EMI nursing care
- Menu choices for cultural and religious needs
Suits: Families seeking nursing or EMI nursing care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Wharrier Street, Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3BR
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Questions families ask
What types of care does Astell Care Centre provide?
Astell Care Centre provides general nursing, EMI nursing and residential care in its 93-bed facility.
What activities are available at Astell Care Centre?
The Activities Team provides group and one-to-one activities tailored to individual interests.
How much does Astell Care Centre cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Astell Care Centre for its weekly fee. As a guide, Newcastle upon Tyne council paid on average £967 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.