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Home care costs in Newcastle and surrounding areas: what you can expect to pay in 2026
By Walfinch Newcastle · 28 September 2026
Wondering what home care might cost in Newcastle, North Tyneside, North Shields and surrounding areas? Here is what you can expect to pay, what to compare between providers and how our prices work, with no added travel charges.
Last updated: September 2026
Quick answer: Home care costs in Newcastle and surrounding areas depend on the length and type of support you need. We offer 30, 45 and 60-minute visits, as well as longer appointments, and you will always know the price before anything is set up. Weekend visits cost the same, with no added travel costs and no minimum number of visits.
When families start looking into home care in Newcastle, cost is usually one of the first things they ask us about.
Walfinch Newcastle is a home care provider based in North Shields, rated Good by the Care Quality Commission. We support people across Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside (including North Shields), South Tyneside, Gateshead, Ponteland and selected communities in Northumberland.
Home care costs in Newcastle and surrounding areas
| Visit length | Prices start from |
|---|---|
| 30 minutes | £29 |
| 45 minutes | £32 |
| 60 minutes | £35 |
These are our starting prices for 30, 45 and 60-minute visits. Longer appointments are available too; ask us for a quote based on the support and time you need. You don't have to book a minimum number of visits each week, so care fits what someone needs, not a set package.
Do you charge more at weekends?
No. A visit costs the same on a Saturday or Sunday as it does on a Tuesday.
If you're comparing home care costs in Newcastle and surrounding areas, it's worth asking. Some providers charge more at weekends or add other charges, which makes the real cost harder to work out.
Are there travel or admin fees?
No, and we don't add travel costs either. What you pay is for the care itself. Every package is still planned around the person's needs, preferred visit times and the carers best suited to them.
What kind of support can you help with?
One person might want personal care to get washed and dressed in the morning or settled at night. Someone else might mainly want companionship, a hand with meals or shopping, or someone to go out and about with.
We also offer dementia care, respite care to give family carers a break, and night care for people who need reassurance or help overnight. Support can include medication support, household jobs and help settling back in after a hospital stay.
Does care have to be every day?
No. Some clients have several visits a day, others two a week. Someone might start with companionship and add personal care later, or a family might bring in night care when things change. We review care and adjust it as you go.
What should I look at besides the price?
Price matters, but it's only part of the picture. It's worth asking any provider:
- How long do visits last?
- Will I see the same carers?
- How often is care reviewed?
- What happens when needs change?
We try to keep each client's team of carers small and familiar, and plan visits around their normal routine. Read more about why families choose us.
How do I find out what my home care would cost?
Whether you're in Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Gateshead, Ponteland or one of the Northumberland communities we cover, we'd be glad to talk it through. Call us on 0191 429 2800 or fill in our Arrange Care form, and we'll give you a clear idea of the cost before anything is set up.
