Enhanced Elderly Care Service - Wardley Gate Care Centre
Residential care home · Gateshead
Lingey Lane, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8EU
Run by Enhanced Elderly Care Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Aug 2026
- 6.8Our score
- Beds88
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0191 469 9110
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 11 August 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Enhanced Elderly Care Service - Wardley Gate Care Centre
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-1966347018
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Enhanced Elderly Care Service - Wardley Gate Care Centre
Enhanced Elderly Care Service provides residential and dementia care for older people in Gateshead under the Wardley Gate Care Centre name. The service is designed for residents who need 24-hour personal and practical support, including people with changing care needs and those living with dementia.
Care plans are developed with residents and their loved ones, while activities reflect residents’ interests, wishes and requests. The home offers private en-suite bedrooms, dining facilities, activity areas and landscaped gardens, with a dedicated dementia specialist and specially trained carers. Activities are based on residents’ interests, desires and wishes, helping shape daily life around individual preferences.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Gateshead
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose HouseGateshead | 1.4 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Sister Winifred Laver Promoting Independence CentreGateshead | 1.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Summerson HouseGateshead | 1.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lanchester CourtGateshead | 1.7 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Enhanced Elderly Care Service - Fellingate Care Centre LimitedGateshead | 1.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Enhanced Elderly Care Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enhanced Elderly Care Service - Fellingate Care Centre LimitedGateshead | Good | 8.0 | |
| Enhanced Elderly Care Service - Byker Hall Care HomeNewcastle upon Tyne | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Dedicated dementia specialist
- Resident-led activities
- 24-hour personal support
Suits: Older people needing residential dementia support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Lingey Lane, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8EU
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Questions families ask
Is support available 24 hours a day?
Yes. They provide personal and practical support around the clock through well-trained staff, helping residents maintain independence while assistance remains available whenever needed.
How do they support residents with dementia?
They provide specialist dementia care through a dedicated dementia specialist and specially trained carers. Each resident receives tailored care based on their individual preferences, needs and abilities.
Can couples share a room at the care home?
Yes. Bedrooms are large single rooms with en-suite showers, and they can accommodate couples or anyone who prefers to share with a companion.
How much does Enhanced Elderly Care Service - Wardley Gate Care Centre cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Enhanced Elderly Care Service - Wardley Gate Care Centre 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.