Dementia care homes in Gateshead

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Gateshead has 34 dementia care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 17 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 30 Good and 1 Requires improvement. 2 homes are not rated yet. Gateshead council paid on average £996 a week for a residential care place and £1,060 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Gateshead (50)

Gateshead at a glance

34on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good30
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not yet rated2
  • 97% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.0 / 10
  • Types of care97% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

Homes in Gateshead are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

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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34 dementia care homes in Gateshead

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The Manor House Whickham

Run by Hadrian Healthcare (Whickham) Limited

The Bank Top, Whickham, Gateshead, NE16 4AT
OutstandingCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 75 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

The Manor House Whickham combines residential, dementia and respite care with spacious accommodation designed to feel like a home. Its care teams work with residents, families and health professionals to build individualised support around personal needs, dignity and choice.

Bedrooms and suites have private en-suite bathrooms, while communal areas include cafés, bistros, lounges and gardens for time with visitors or other residents.

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Appletree Grange

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

Durham Road, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2BH
GoodCQC · Oct 2025
  • Residential
  • 32 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Appletree Grange provides residential and dementia care for older people, with support shaped around each resident’s life story, preferences and level of independence. The home’s wider approach combines personal support with opportunities for meaningful activity, social connection and a safe daily routine.

Meals are prepared on site using locally sourced meat and vegetables cooked on the day.

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Armstrong House

Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

110 Lobley Hill Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 4YG
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 71 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Nurse-led support for adults with complex needs is available at Armstrong House, including people living with dementia, mental health needs, physical disabilities and other conditions requiring ongoing care. The home provides residential and nursing care for older people.

Daily life includes activities, shared dining and support from a care team that can serve meals in the dining room or at a resident’s chair when needed.

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Ryton Towers

Run by Wellburn Care Homes Limited

Whitewell Lane, Ryton, NE40 3PG
GoodCQC · Jul 2023
  • Residential
  • 43 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential, dementia and respite care are available at Ryton Towers, a care home for older people and residents with physical disabilities or sensory impairment. The home provides long-term and short-term stays, with support shaped around changing individual needs.

Set in a 19th-century manor house with private grounds, Ryton Towers combines residential care with gardens, local trips, social events and regular activities.

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Active Neuro Kibblesworth Gateshead

Run by Kingly Care Partnership Limited

Front Street, Kibblesworth, Gateshead, NE11 0YJ
GoodCQC · Nov 2024
  • Residential
  • 16 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 16 residents in Gateshead, run by Kingly Care Partnership Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Addison Court

Run by Malhotra Care Homes Limited

Wesley Grove, Crawcrook, Ryton, NE40 4EP
GoodCQC · May 2025
  • Nursing
  • 62 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Addison Court provides nursing and residential care for people of different ages in Ryton, including residents with dementia, mental health needs and physical disabilities. The home has 62 spacious en-suite bedrooms and is designed as a community setting with lounges and shared spaces.

Its nursing team provides care tailored to individual medical needs and preferences, while the wider service supports both younger adults and older people.

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Alderwood

Run by Everyturn

Rectory Place, Gateshead, NE8 1XD
GoodCQC · Feb 2026
  • Nursing
  • 29 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 29 residents in Gateshead, run by Everyturn. Supports dementia, older people, mental health and younger adults.

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Alexandra House

Run by Akari Care Limited

Havelock Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 1QU
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Residential
  • 40 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care at Alexandra House supports older people and adults with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health needs or physical disabilities. The home provides personalised support with everyday activities such as washing, dressing, eating and mobility, while encouraging individual choice and independence.

Before admission, a Home Manager can visit someone at home or in hospital to understand their needs and prepare a care plan.

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Aspen Court

Run by Atlas Care Homes Limited

Old Sunderland Road, Gateshead, NE8 3PN
GoodCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 63 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Aspen Court provides general nursing, residential and dementia care for older people and adults with mental health needs. Its service includes support for more complex nursing requirements, with local nurses available within the home’s care team.

The home has wheelchair-accessible en-suite shower rooms, spacious lounges, dining areas and outdoor spaces.

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Briarwood

Run by Everyturn

Whitmore Road, Blaydon On Tyne, NE21 4AN
GoodCQC · Mar 2026
  • Nursing
  • 26 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Briarwood offers flexible respite care packages for people living with dementia, giving the person who normally provides care time to rest while their loved one remains supported. The service is part of Everyturn’s wider nursing, dementia and mental health provision.

Its respite focus is practical and specific, helping families manage the demands of 24-hour dementia care without presenting the stay as a permanent move.

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Chase Park Neuro Centre

Run by Renal Health Limited

8 Millfield Road, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4QA
GoodCQC · Oct 2026
  • Nursing
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Chase Park Neuro Centre provides specialist neurological nursing care and rehabilitation for adults with neurological conditions, physical disabilities, dementia and associated mental health needs. It supports people with long-term nursing requirements, those moving towards greater independence after rehabilitation, and people seeking respite or end-of-life care.

The centre has on-site occupational and physiotherapists, therapy assistants and…

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Covent House

Run by Malhotra Care Homes Limited

Durham Road, Birtley, Gateshead, DH3 2PF
GoodCQC · Oct 2025
  • Nursing
  • 63 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

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.

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Craigielea Nursing Home

Run by Solehawk Limited

739 Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 6AT
GoodCQC · Feb 2023
  • Nursing
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 60 residents in Gateshead, run by Solehawk Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Dovecote Residential Care Home

Run by Sanctuary Care Limited

Hugar Road, High Spen, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2BQ
GoodCQC · Feb 2025
  • Residential
  • 61 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 61 residents in Rowlands Gill, run by Sanctuary Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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Eighton Lodge Residential Care Home

Run by Wellburn Care Homes Limited

Low Eighton, Gateshead, NE9 7UB
GoodCQC · Nov 2024
  • Residential
  • 47 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

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…

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Grasmere Lodge

Run by Aspire Healthcare Limited

10-12 Grasmere Street, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1TR
GoodCQC · Aug 2026
  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Eating disorders
  • Mental health

Grasmere Lodge accommodates up to 20 adults with mental health disorders and learning disabilities, including challenging behaviour. The home supports people with high support needs in a residential setting near central Gateshead.

Tailored support packages cover activities of daily living and social inclusion, with residents’ interests and wellbeing informing care.

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Hadrian House

Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

Garden Street, Blaydon On Tyne, NE21 4AG
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 63 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 63 residents in Blaydon-on-Tyne, run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Hawksbury House

Run by Hawksbury House Limited

Kellfield Lane, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5YP
GoodCQC · Dec 2025
  • Residential
  • 35 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Short and long-term residential care at Hawksbury House is intended for elderly men and women, including people living with dementia. The small family-run home provides 24-hour care while supporting residents to remain active and independent in a safe setting.

Care includes residential social care, respite care and residential dementia care. Residents can take part in walks, days out and group games, with support for hobbies and personal…

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Lindisfarne Birtley

Run by Gainford Care Homes Limited

Durham Road, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 1LU
GoodCQC · Jun 2025
  • Nursing
  • 66 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 66 residents in Chester-le-Street, run by Gainford Care Homes Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Lindisfarne Crawcrook

Run by Gainford Care Homes Limited

Kepier Chare, Crawcrook, Ryton, NE40 4TS
GoodCQC · Feb 2026
  • Nursing
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 60 residents in Ryton, run by Gainford Care Homes Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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What to look for in dementia care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and experience with the person’s type and stage of dementia.

  2. A calm

    A calm, understandable and secure environment that supports independence.

  3. Personalised care planning

    Personalised care planning, meaningful activity and communication with families.

Questions families ask

What should dementia care homes offer?

Dementia care should adapt to the person’s history, routines, communication and changing needs. A CQC rating is useful evidence, but it does not by itself show whether a home is the right environment for a particular person. Some dementia care homes are residential homes, others also provide 24-hour nursing care for people with clinical needs, so confirm that the home can support the person’s diagnosis, communication, mobility, medicines and likely future needs.

How many dementia care homes are there in Gateshead?

34 dementia care homes in Gateshead are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which dementia care homes in Gateshead are rated Outstanding?

The Manor House Whickham.

How much does a care home cost in Gateshead?

Gateshead council paid on average £996 a week for residential care and £1,060 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £2,379 and £1,205. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

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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