Elderly care homes in Gateshead

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Gateshead has 45 elderly care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 22 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 41 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

45on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good41
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not yet rated2
  • 98% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.0 / 10
  • Types of care80% offer younger adults
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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45 elderly 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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Abbeymoor Neurodisability Centre

Run by Lifeways Community Care Limited

Market Lane, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3DZ
GoodCQC · Jul 2026
  • Nursing
  • 36 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Care home with nursing for 36 residents in Newcastle upon Tyne, run by Lifeways Community Care Limited. Supports older people and younger adults.

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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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3 Red Admiral Court Gateshead

Run by Homes Together Limited

3 Red Admiral Court, Gateshead, NE11 9TW
GoodCQC · Jul 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 6 residents in Gateshead, run by Homes Together Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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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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Alexandra Villa

Run by Aspire Healthcare Limited

252 Alexandra Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 4ED
GoodCQC · Aug 2026
  • Residential
  • 2 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 2 residents in Gateshead, run by Aspire Healthcare Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities and mental health.

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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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Coalway Lane

Run by Everyturn

2-8 Coalway Lane North, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3EY
GoodCQC · Dec 2025
  • Nursing
  • 20 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Care home with nursing for 20 residents in Newcastle upon Tyne, run by Everyturn. Supports older people, mental health and younger adults.

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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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Enhanced Elderly Care Service - Fellingate Care Centre Limited

Run by Enhanced Elderly Care Limited

1 Fox Street, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 0BD
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 81 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Older people with dementia or more complex health needs can receive residential, dementia and nursing care at Enhanced Elderly Care Service. Registered nurses are available around the clock, alongside personal and practical support shaped around each resident’s circumstances and preferences.

A dedicated dementia specialist and specially trained carers support people living with dementia.

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What to look for in elderly care homes

  1. Support with mobility

    Support with mobility, nutrition, medicines and day-to-day routines.

  2. Activities

    Activities and social contact that reflect residents’ interests.

  3. How the home involves residents

    How the home involves residents and families in care decisions.

Questions families ask

What should elderly care homes offer?

Older people may need different combinations of personal care, mobility support, medicines management and social activity. Compare what each home can support now and how it plans for needs that may change.

How many elderly care homes are there in Gateshead?

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

Which elderly 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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