Care homes in North Shields

Updated

North Shields has 10 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 5 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Outstanding, 4 Good and 3 Requires improvement. 1 home is not rated yet.

North Shields at a glance

10on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding2
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement3
  • Not yet rated1
  • 67% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.5 / 10
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in North Shields on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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10 care homes in North Shields

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Collingwood Court

Run by Care UK Care Services Limited

Front Street, Chirton, North Shields, NE29 0LF
OutstandingCQC · Jun 2026
  • Residential
  • 63 beds

Residential care home for 63 residents in North Shields, run by Care UK Care Services Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Collingwood Court

Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

Front Street, Chirton, North Shields, NE29 0LF
OutstandingCQC · Jul 2026
  • Residential
  • 63 beds

Collingwood Court provides residential and dementia care for older people, alongside respite and end-of-life care. An assessment considers mobility, personal care and dietary requirements before admission, with families able to seek guidance on funding.

The home has a garden and activities room, plus a hair and beauty salon, library and minibus for outings. Daily activities support longer-term residence and short breaks.

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Appleby

Run by Memory Lane (North Shields) Ltd

Military Road, North Shields, NE30 2AB
GoodCQC · Feb 2026
  • Nursing
  • 50 beds

Appleby provides nursing, dementia and residential care for older people and younger adults in North Shields. Its care model is person-centred, with dedicated staff supporting residents according to their needs and conditions within a purpose-built home.

The home is designed to offer comfortable living alongside nursing and dementia support, with large garden areas and access to local amenities reflected in the wider group’s home design.

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Holmlea Care Home

Run by Parkside Care Limited

48 Linskill Terrace, North Shields, NE30 2EW
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Residential
  • 25 beds

Holmlea Care Home supports older people with residential, dementia and respite care in a substantial late Victorian home. Residents have access to single bedrooms, lounges, a sun room and landscaped gardens, with wheelchair access to all floors.

The home is part of Parkside Care, a family business operating small residential homes for older people.

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Princes Court

Run by Akari Care Limited

Hedley Road, North Shields, NE29 6XP
GoodCQC · Sept 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 75 beds

Princes Court provides residential and nursing care for people living with dementia, physical disabilities and other registered support needs in North Shields. The home is part of Akari Care, whose approach centres on personalised care, individual choice and a family-inclusive environment. A home manager assesses each prospective resident’s needs, including visits at home or in hospital when required, before preparing for admission.

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Redesdale Court

Run by HC-One No.2 Limited

Rake Lane, North Shields, NE29 9QS
GoodCQC · Feb 2025
  • Nursing
  • 76 beds

Residential dementia care for older people is a central service at Redesdale Court in North Shields. The home also supports residents through assisted living and nursing care, creating a dedicated setting for people who need help with daily life, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairment.

Redesdale Court is part of HC-One, whose care pathways include residential, nursing, dementia and respite care.

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Primrose Lodge Care Home

Run by Roseberry Care Centres (England) Ltd

Osborne Gardens, North Shields, NE29 9AT
Requires improvementCQC · Sept 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 48 beds

Primrose Lodge Care Home provides nursing, residential and dementia care in North Shields, with qualified nurses available around the clock. Residents receive care based on individually written plans, which the nursing team updates with relevant clinical professionals as needs change.

The home supports personal care, nursing care and dementia care, while residents are encouraged to join the daily life of the home if they wish.

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The Old Vicarage Care Home

Run by SVP Health Care Limited

2 Waterville Road, North Shields, NE29 6SL
Requires improvementCQC · Jun 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 36 beds

Residential care home for 36 residents in North Shields, run by SVP Health Care Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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The Ferns Care Home

Run by Roseberry Care Centres (England) Ltd

Osborne Gardens, North Shields, NE29 9AT
Requires improvementCQC · Jun 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 48 beds

The Ferns Care Home provides residential, nursing, dementia, respite and end-of-life care for older people and adults with changing support needs. Nursing care is available for residents who need a qualified nurse on site around the clock, with individual care plans updated as clinical needs develop.

The home also offers a full calendar of activities, with residents encouraged to help shape hobbies, entertainment and group sessions.

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Kingfisher House

Run by Minster Care Management No2 Limited

Cleveland Road, North Shields, NE29 0NW
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Nursing
  • 58 beds

Kingfisher House provides nursing, residential and dementia care in North Shields, with respite and palliative care also available. The home is registered as a care home with nursing and offers en-suite rooms and personalised care plans for changing needs.

Its purpose-built setting includes shared living spaces and enclosed gardens, while activities coordinators tailor meaningful activities so residents can take part at their own level.

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Questions families ask

How many care homes are there in North Shields?

10 care homes in North Shields are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which care homes in North Shields are rated Outstanding?

Collingwood Court and Collingwood Court.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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