Kirkwood Court

Kirkwood Court 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 72 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Welltower, which operates 562 care homes in England. The home has been registered since April 2011.

At its latest inspection, published December 2025, the CQC rated Kirkwood Court 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.

Kirkwood Court charges from £1,260 a week for care home fees, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £65,520 a year. It is about 15% above the typical residential fee in Newcastle upon Tyne of £1,095 a week.

There are 74 registered care homes in Newcastle upon Tyne. The nearest to Kirkwood Court include Kenton Hall Nursing Home, Kenton Manor and Abbey Court, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.