Covent House
Nursing home · Gateshead
Durham Road, Birtley, Gateshead, DH3 2PF
Run by Malhotra Care Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Oct 2025
- 8.0Our score
- Beds63
- Type of careNursing
- Phone0191 410 4444
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 10 October 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Covent House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-240735527
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Covent House
Covent House provides dementia nursing, dementia residential and general nursing care in a purpose-built home in Birtley. The five-storey building has 63 single en-suite bedrooms and specialist in-house physiotherapy facilities, supporting older people whose needs require nursing oversight.
Its dedicated nursing team develops care around each resident’s medical needs and preferences. The home is part of Prestwick Care, whose wider homes across the North East combine residential, nursing and specialist support. For families comparing dementia and nursing settings, Covent House offers a clearly defined care mix with private bedrooms, built facilities and a focus on adapting support to individual requirements.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Gateshead
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The GroveChester-le-Street | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The HighlandsChester-le-Street | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lindisfarne BirtleyChester-le-Street | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Heather HouseChester-le-Street | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Appletree GrangeChester-le-Street | 1 miles | Good | 8.4 |
Also run by Malhotra Care Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue Nursing HomeNewcastle upon Tyne | Good | 7.4 | |
| Cestria House Residential HomeNewcastle upon Tyne | Good | 8.4 | |
| Abbey CourtNewcastle upon Tyne | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bede HouseSunderland | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Melton HouseNewcastle upon Tyne | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Parklands Nursing HomeSeaham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Addison CourtRyton | Good | 8.0 | |
| Heatherfield Care HomeCramlington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bay View HouseWhitley Bay | |||
| HillcrestAlnwick | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 63 single en-suite bedrooms
- In-house physiotherapy facilities
- Dementia nursing care
Ask about
- The home is built over five floors
Suits: Older people needing dementia or general nursing care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Durham Road, Birtley, Gateshead, DH3 2PF
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Questions families ask
How many rooms does the home have and what facilities are available?
It has 63 single en-suite bedrooms and specialist in-house physiotherapy facilities, including hydrotherapy facilities.
What types of care does Covent House provide?
It provides dementia nursing care, dementia residential care and general nursing care in a purpose-built home.
How much does Covent House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Covent House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Gateshead council paid on average £1,060 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.