Care Homes in NE4
The NE4 postcode district has 10 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 374 beds, falling under Newcastle upon Tyne council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 6 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in NE4
NE4 covers the Fenham, Elswick and Arthur's Hill inner-city districts of Newcastle upon Tyne — a diverse, densely populated area where significant South Asian, Yemeni and Black communities have created demand for culturally competent care provision that some homes are beginning to meet. The 10 care homes provide 374 beds with a spread that includes one Outstanding-rated home, six Good, two Requiring Improvement and one Not Yet Rated; the single Outstanding provider (Tyne Grange) is a specialist dementia and mental health home with a strong CQC inspection record. Newcastle City Council's Adult Social Care commissions across NE4 through a 'City Connects' framework, and the area benefits from the university and NHS teaching hospital workforce pipelines that help address staff recruitment pressures common in urban care markets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the NE4 postcode area?
There are 10 CQC-registered care homes in NE4, offering a combined 374 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in NE4 have?
Of the 10 care homes in NE4: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 6 are rated Good; 2 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 NE4?
Tyne Grange is among the highest-rated care homes in NE4, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 22 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the NE4 postcode?
The NE4 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 NE4?
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