Eothen Residential Homes - Whitley Bay
Residential care home · Whitley Bay
Park Gardens, Whitley Bay, NE26 2TX
Run by Eothen Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Aug 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds35
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0191 297 0707
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 28 August 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Eothen Residential Homes - Whitley Bay
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-110955236
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Eothen Residential Homes - Whitley Bay
Eothen Residential Homes provides residential and dementia care for older people through homes guided by Christian values. It operates as a not-for-profit fee-charging charity, investing surplus in the maintenance and development of its homes.
Its dementia care follows the Butterfly Household Model, using small-household living to create familiarity and belonging. Staff do not wear uniforms, and routines are relaxed, allowing time for conversation and attention to residents’ histories and priorities. Eothen welcomes self-funded residents and those receiving local authority funding, with a top-up requested according to individual circumstances.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Whitley Bay
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal HouseWhitley Bay | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Linden TerraceWhitley Bay | 0.2 miles | |||
| ParkvaleWhitley Bay | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Albany HouseWhitley Bay | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lenore Care HomeWhitley Bay | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Eothen Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eothen Residential Homes - WallsendWallsend | Good | 8.4 | |
| Eothen Residential Homes - GosforthNewcastle upon Tyne | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Butterfly Household Model
- Not-for-profit charitable organisation
- Relaxed small-household approach
Ask about
- Local authority-funded residents may need to pay a top-up.
Suits: Older people seeking residential or dementia care with Christian values
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Park Gardens, Whitley Bay, NE26 2TX
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Questions families ask
How much does Eothen Residential Homes - Whitley Bay cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Eothen Residential Homes - Whitley Bay for its weekly fee. As a guide, North Tyneside council paid on average £921 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Eothen Residential Homes - Whitley Bay whether it takes residents funded by North Tyneside council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.