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8.8
OutstandingCQC · Jul 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
- Residential
- 2 beds
- Learning disabilities
Residential care home for 2 residents in Blaydon-on-Tyne, run by Gateshead Council. Supports learning disabilities.
Learning disability care homes in Gateshead
Gateshead has 13 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 2 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding and 12 Good. 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).
Gateshead at a glance
13on this list
- 100% rated Good or Outstanding
- Average score8.0 / 10
- Types of care69% 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.
How we rate care homes13 learning disability care homes in Gateshead
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8.0
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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8.0
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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8.0
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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8.0
GoodCQC · Jan 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
- Residential
- 10 beds
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
- Physical disabilities
Residential care home for 10 residents in Gateshead, run by Gainford Care Homes Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.
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8.0
GoodCQC · Aug 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
- Residential
- 11 beds
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
- Younger adults
Heather House supports up to eleven adults with learning disabilities, autism and Down’s syndrome in a residential care setting. The home supports older people and younger adults through a home-based environment designed around individual needs, independence and connection.
The wider Voyage Care approach includes flexible support in residential homes, supported living and community settings.
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8.0
GoodCQC · Oct 2023
- Residential
- 12 beds
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Sensory impairment
Adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities and complex needs can receive residential support at Parkside Lodge, a 10-bed service in Gateshead. The adapted three-storey Victorian home encourages independence and includes crisis management within its support model.
The service connects residents with local community activities and facilities, while support can range from several hours each week to 24 hours a day according to assessed…
P
8.0
GoodCQC · Jun 2025
- Nursing
- 75 beds
- Dementia
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
Care home with nursing for 75 residents in Gateshead, run by Akari Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.
S
8.0
GoodCQC · Feb 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
- Residential
- 6 beds
- Learning disabilities
- Physical disabilities
Residential care home for 6 residents in Gateshead, run by Community Integrated Care. Supports learning disabilities and physical disabilities.
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8.0
GoodCQC · Apr 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
- Residential
- 8 beds
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
- Physical disabilities
Residential care home for 8 residents in Chester-le-Street, run by Gainford Care Homes Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.
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8.0
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
- Residential
- 14 beds
- Learning disabilities
- Physical disabilities
The Highlands provides residential support for adults with learning disabilities and physical disabilities as part of Salutem’s adult services. The wider organisation also supports adults with autism, mental health issues and complex needs, with specialist teams creating tailored care plans around individual goals, aspirations and outcomes.
Support is available within a broad network of adult services that includes residential care, supported…
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8.0
GoodCQC · Apr 2026
- Residential
- 9 beds
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
- Younger adults
Residential care home for 9 residents in Blaydon-on-tyne, run by Miss Fiona Karen McCoull. Supports older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.
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Lanchester Court
Run by Careline Lifestyles (UK) Ltd
Lanchester Court, Lanchester Avenue, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7ALGoodCQC · Sept 2021
- Responsive Requires improvement
Inspected more than 4 years ago
- Nursing
- 22 beds
- Dementia
- Eating disorders
- Elderly care
Care home with nursing for 22 residents in Gateshead, run by Careline Lifestyles (UK) Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, younger adults, substance misuse and eating disorders.
What to look for in learning disability care homes
- Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences
Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.
- Support for independence
Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.
- Positive behaviour support
Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.
Questions families ask
What should learning disability care homes offer?
Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.
How many learning disability care homes are there in Gateshead?
13 learning disability care homes in Gateshead are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).
Which learning disability care homes in Gateshead are rated Outstanding?
Blaydon Lodge.
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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