Byker Lodge

Byker Lodge is a residential care home in Newcastle Upon Tyne, in the Newcastle upon Tyne council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 25 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Newcastle-upon-Tyne City Council, which operates 3 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published August 2018, the CQC rated Byker Lodge Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Byker Lodge has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Newcastle upon Tyne with a fee on record typically charge about £1,095 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 74 registered care homes in Newcastle upon Tyne. The nearest to Byker Lodge include Balmoral Court Care Home, Flexible Support Options Limited (Brilan) and The Grove. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.