Care Homes in NE15
The NE15 postcode district has 11 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 398 beds, falling under Newcastle upon Tyne council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 9 are rated Good. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in NE15
NE15 covers the Throckley, Newburn and Westerhope areas of Newcastle upon Tyne — west Newcastle suburbs on the south bank of the Tyne with established communities and good connections to the A1 and A69. The 11 CQC-registered care homes here hold 398 beds: Brooke House is rated Outstanding, nine homes are rated Good, and one is Not Yet Rated — the best quality profile in the west Newcastle care home market. Brooke House's Outstanding CQC rating marks it as the area's benchmark provider; families should enquire early as Outstanding-rated beds command high demand across Tyne and Wear. Newcastle City Council administers adult social care; Newcastle's assessment processes are well established given the city's significant older population. The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital) provides acute and specialist care across the city. NE15's transport links include the Tyne and Wear Metro and A1 Western Bypass, making the district accessible for visiting families from across the North East. NE15 is a strong first-choice district for families seeking high-quality care in west Newcastle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the NE15 postcode area?
There are 11 CQC-registered care homes in NE15, offering a combined 398 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in NE15 have?
Of the 11 care homes in NE15: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 9 are rated Good; 0 require improvement; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in NE15?
Brooke House is among the highest-rated care homes in NE15, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 50 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the NE15 postcode?
The NE15 postcode area falls under Newcastle upon Tyne. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in NE15?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Newcastle upon Tyne's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data