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Kirkwood Drive, Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear NE3 3AX
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Kirkwood Court Care Home, Newcastle upon Tyne
Kirkwood Court Care Home, Newcastle upon Tyne
Kirkwood Court Care Home, Newcastle upon Tyne

Situated in the peaceful, residential area of Kenton, Kirkwood Court Care Home offers personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people.

The friendly home offers beautiful en-suite bedrooms, comfortable communal areas and hair salon. The premium rooms offer patio access to the lovely garden area, perfect for afternoons spent in the sunshine.

Kirkwood Court has a range of lovely dining areas where residents can relax and enjoy an intimate dining...  

Care Provided by Kirkwood Court Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 72 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,261From £1,387
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,385From £1,576

Contact Kirkwood Court Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Karen Stewart (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (72)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (7)

Kirkwood Court Care Home Reviews (94)

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Kirkwood Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.236) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kirkwood Court Care Home has 94 reviews.

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Review from Andy C (Son of Resident) published on 22 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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My Mam has been at Kirkwood court for over ten years now and I honestly couldn't ask for better care, The staff are kind, professional and care about the residents. Its clean, welcoming, and she's happy here - which gives us real peace of mind.

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Review from Krystal M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 20 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Kirkwood Court is an amazing place, I couldn't thank the staff enough for everything they do for my nana. The residents are always happy & staff are amazing. There are always plenty of activities for the residents to be entertained. I love hearing about my nana's day and what she has been up to. My nana adores all the staff Speaks so highly of them. This home has given my nana her life back again. x

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Review from C B (Wife of Resident) published on 19 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very happy with the way Pat is being looked after and all the staff are great to me and I have no complaints at all.

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Review from Jeanette A (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum has been at Kirkwood Court Care Home for nearly 2 years now. I have found all the staff and carers very kind and helpful. It is always clean and fresh. Obviously my mum wants to come home, but I know she finds it has a nice atmosphere. Food is of a good quality, also it's great there are always activities going on nearly every day.

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Review from C T (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been in the care home for almost 3 years. She settled in well and the staff were always courteous & helpful. However, more recently, I have had a concern regarding a lack of communication with regards to issues with Mam. I have not been informed of medical issues and previous requests for appointments to be made for Mam in relation to opticians and hairdressers have not been actioned. I do feel Mam receives good care and there are many activities to join in with.

Reply from Julie Caygill, Hospital Liaison Team Administrator at Kirkwood Court Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Kirkwood Court. We are pleased to hear that your mother has settled in well and that you feel she receives good care from our kind and dedicated team. It is also lovely to know she enjoys taking part in the activities we offer. We are sorry...  

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Review from S M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My nana loves living at Kirkwood. She feels safe and calls this place her home.

I feel great knowing I can leave my nana here and she is well looked after and safe.

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Review from J G (Resident / Service User) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very good. Staff & carers was happy here, but just not home.

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Review from Alison B (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 6 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My step father has been in the home for 2 years now, and we were happy to leave him here, knowing he was going to have the best care needed. The staff are amazing and treat everyone with dignity and care. He enjoys the food, only thing he complains about is the battered fish and chips. So overall 5 star. Thanks to everyone for taking care of him its much appreciated. xx

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Review from Stephen R (Son of Resident) published on 6 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Coffee morning excellent, very nice food staff really good as always. Mam enjoyed herself.

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Review from Andy T (Son of Resident) published on 6 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father became a resident at Kirkwood Court at the start of February 2025 and as a family we couldn't be any happier with the care he is receiving within the care home. The staff and management always have a welcoming smile on their faces, the building is always spotlessly clean and my father, who is now 93 years old is being looked after with the utmost compassion and care by such wonderful, friendly caring staff. Thank you!

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Review from Kim H (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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I would just like to say the quality of care for the residents at this home is first-class. My dad has been a resident for over 18 months and the staff are brilliant with him. The home is beautiful and gardens are lovely. The activity coordinator is fabulous (Dad baked his first cake, he's 90 next year). Nothing is a problem for the staff and they're always there to help. Thank you for caring for my dad as it's so reassuring knowing he is well looked after.

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Review from Robert G (Nephew of Resident) published on 3 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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The big issue for our family was getting my aunt settled. She had lived alone for 40 years and coming into residential care was a very big change. Now in April, she is quite well integrated and starting to appreciate the activities and the companionship of other residents. In particular, she feels safe and comfortable.

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Review from Shirley W (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Kirkwood Court is a fabulous care home. Staff are always courteous and kind. Noticeably a particular staff member always works her magic as an activity coordinator keeping everyone entertained. Never had an issue of any kind with my dad in this home.

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Review from Christine R (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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The floor where my mum now lives at Kirkwood Court is a unique place. It is somewhere where one feels safe, can grow in different ways, have fun, enjoy friendships or be nurtured during challenging times. All the staff are exceptional. As Mum tells me every day when I call from Canada, where I now live, "everyone is so kind". Being here allows one to be the best version of themselves. Celebrating Mum's 100th Birthday here was the best.

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Review from Dennis B (Husband of Resident) published on 9 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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After 18 months of visiting the home and spending six to eight hours per day there, it seems to me that staff spend a great deal of their time filling in residents' files when their time could be better spent looking after the residents themselves. Cleaning is also a cause for concern, for example, beds are not moved to clean underneath, bins in toilets are not emptied and beds are left un-made all day. I think that the staff do a wonderful job and 90% of them are caring and hard-working, unfortunately, paperwork seems to be one of the top priorities whereas the uppermost priority should always be the residents (please sort out or upgrade paperwork issues).

Reply from Julie Caygill, Hospital Liaison Team Administrator at Kirkwood Court Care Home

HC-One have introduced a new care planning system coming into place this year which will allow the whole team to spend more time with the residents due to its efficiency and allow the whole team to document any care or activities in real time without the need to sit down and physically write this....  

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Review from Jan H (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum has been a resident at Kirkwood Court Care Home for a year now and from the warm welcome she received on day one, up to now the care and support she has received from all members of the team has been exceptional.

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Review from Elaine M (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum has lived at Kirkwood Court for ten months now, and she is well settled. She is very happy with the care she is receiving, she enjoys the food, and I know she is safe. I have only two occasions when I have had a slight concern, and these have been dealt with immediately and effectively.

I have no hesitation in recommending Kirkwood Court to others - and did so just last week!

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Review from S L (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 12 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Overall, the care provided is excellent. There are lots of activities at Kirkwood for the residents to be part of if they desire. The food appears to be good. There could be more regular tea trolleys in the afternoon.

Reply from Julie Caygill, Hospital Liaison Team Administrator at Kirkwood Court Care Home

Thank you for the time to complete a care home review for Kirkwood Court. I am happy to hear that your experience has been good and that the well-being coordinator is providing a great service. There are tea trolley’s morning and afternoon at both 11 am and 3 pm between meal times, the staff are always happy to provide further cups of tea/coffee and snacks if residents wish.

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Review from Mick M (Son of Resident) published on 8 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Another good month - plenty of activities going on this month - Guy Fawks, Halloween and now Christmas decorations.

Staff all friendly, and a homely home.

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Review from A M (Resident / Service User) published on 13 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Quite recently, obviously not enough members of staff, often agency people who do not know the resident. Most of the agency carers are foreign and communication is difficult. Hopefully, this situation will improve.

Loving the lovely garden.

Reply from Diane Kerwin, Hospital Liaison Team Administrator at Kirkwood Court Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a care home review and highlighting the areas you feel we could improve on. Whilst we do use some agency care staff we book with the same agency who provide the same care colleagues thus ensuring consistency and continuity of care. At Kirkwood Court, we...  

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 26 September 2025
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  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledRequires improvement
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  • 20 Feb 2026

    Residents at Kirkwood Court Care Home in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, enjoyed a joyful and love-filled Valentine’s Day celebration, with a week of activities designed to bring smiles, spark memories...

  • 23 Sep 2025

    Residents and colleagues at HC-One’s Kirkwood Court Care Home in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, have been busy nurturing their green spaces in a bid to win this year’s HC-One Gardens...

  • 23 Sep 2025

    It was a day of nostalgia, music, and pure joy at HC-One’s Kirkwood Court Care Home in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, as residents, relatives, and colleagues welcomed a very special...

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Awards / Recognitions (8)

  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: HC-One
  • 28 Feb 2023Recipient: HC-One
  • 28 Feb 2020Recipient: HC-One

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kirkwood Court Care Home

What types of Care is Kirkwood Court Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Kirkwood Court Care Home have?

There are 72 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Kirkwood Court Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Kirkwood Court Care Home to the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne?

2.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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