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The Alan Shearer Centre

The Alan Shearer Centre is a care home with nursing in Newcastle Upon Tyne, run by St Cuthbert's Care. CQC rated it Good overall in July 2026 (last checked 21 July 2026). It has 20 beds. It is registered to support people with a physical disability, people with a sensory impairment, people with a learning disability or autism and younger adults.

  • Care home with nursing

West Denton Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE15 7LU

What CQC says

Overall rating

Goodrated 2 months ago (21 July 2026)

The service is performing well and meeting expectations.

Last checked by CQC: 21 July 2026.

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The five key questions

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  • Is it safe?

    Goodrated 2 months ago (21 July 2026)
  • Is it effective?

    Goodrated 2 months ago (21 July 2026)
  • Is it caring?

    Goodrated 2 months ago (21 July 2026)
  • Is it responsive to people’s needs?

    Goodrated 2 months ago (21 July 2026)
  • Is it well-led?

    Goodrated 2 months ago (21 July 2026)

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About this service

Type of care
Care home with nursing
Who it supports
Physical disability, Sensory impairment, Learning disability or autism, Younger adults, Children and young people
Number of beds
20
Nursing care
Yes, nurses are on hand
Registered since
20 January 2011
Local council area
Newcastle upon Tyne

Who runs it

Provider
St Cuthbert's Care
Kind of provider
Company or organisation

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    Goodrated 3 years ago

    Rating from September 2023 (more than 2 years ago)

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    • 56 beds
  • St Catherine's Care Home

    Care home with nursing

    Run by St Cuthbert's Care

    Goodrated 6 years ago

    Rating from March 2020 (more than 2 years ago)

    • Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7PY
    • 47 beds
  • St Cuthberts Care Supported Living

    Home care, Supported living

    Run by St Cuthbert's Care

    Outstandingrated 8 years ago

    Rating from October 2018 (more than 2 years ago)

    • Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7PY
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