Eighton Lodge Residential Care Home
Residential care home · Gateshead
Low Eighton, Gateshead, NE9 7UB
Run by Wellburn Care Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Nov 2024
- 8.0Our score
- Beds47
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0191 410 3665
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 8 November 2024
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Eighton Lodge Residential Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-126290352
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Eighton Lodge Residential Care Home
Eighton Lodge Residential Care Home provides residential, dementia, respite and long-term care in Low Eighton, Gateshead. The home sits on 1.5 acres of private land, with lawned gardens and views that create outdoor space around the residential setting. Inside, residents have modern but homely communal areas designed for comfort and everyday living.
The home supports individual care needs and offers activities, outings and opportunities for residents to remain involved with family and the local community. An on-site hairdresser visits every fortnight, while a chiropodist can be arranged every six weeks. Rooms are individually priced according to size, view and whether they have en-suite facilities.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Gateshead
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindisfarne BirtleyChester-le-Street | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The HighlandsChester-le-Street | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Springvale CourtGateshead | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Craigielea Nursing HomeGateshead | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The GroveChester-le-Street | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Wellburn Care Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Georges Residential HomeWashington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Craghall Residential HomeNewcastle upon Tyne | Good | 8.4 | |
| Whorlton Grange Residential HomeNewcastle upon Tyne | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ryton TowersRyton | Good | 8.4 | |
| Glenholme Residential Care HomeSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Wellburn HousePrudhoe | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Heatherdale Residential HomeMorpeth | Good | 8.0 | |
| Nightingale HallRichmond | Good | 8.0 | |
| Garden HouseBerwick upon Tweed | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Catherine's Care HomeYork | Good | 8.0 | |
| RosevaleYork | Good | 8.0 | |
| Grimston CourtGrimston | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 1.5 acres of private land
- Fortnightly on-site hairdresser
- Respite and long-term stays
Ask about
- Rooms are individually priced by size, view and en-suite facilities.
Suits: Older people needing residential, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Low Eighton, Gateshead, NE9 7UB
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Questions families ask
Does Eighton Lodge provide hairdressing and chiropody?
Yes. A hairdresser visits every fortnight for cutting, blow-drys, sets and perms, while a chiropodist visits every six weeks. Residents may also keep their private chiropodist.
Can residents try a short stay before choosing a care home?
Yes. They can arrange a short stay subject to room availability and the preferred length of stay, charged at the current care rate.
Can Eighton Lodge cater for individual dietary needs?
Yes. Each resident has an individual care plan covering food choices and dietary needs, with several options available at each mealtime.
How much does Eighton Lodge Residential Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Eighton Lodge Residential Care Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Gateshead council paid on average £996 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.