Care Homes for Older People in and around Gateshead

Q: Older Person Care Home costs in and around Gateshead

The average costs for older person care homes in and around Gateshead can vary depending on the type of care required. Please refer to the detailed breakdown for more information.

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Browse 30 Gateshead Older Person Care Homes

Avg. Review Score 9.3
Total 1,626 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,160 per week

Eighton Lodge

Low Eighton, Gateshead NE9 7UB

3.2 miles from centre of Gateshead

9.9101 Reviews

19 1

"It gives me the greatest of pleasure to share our experience of my husbands recent respite stay at Eighton Manor. The ongoing pressures and..."Read all 101 reviews

from £990 / weekSize 47 rooms

Group/Owner Wellburn Care Homes Ltd

Eighton Lodge is a stunning 19th century home which sits in 1.5 acres of private land directly opposite the Angel of the North. The 36 bedroom suites are designed to give residents luxury, privacy and... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Barchester South Chowdene Care Home

Chowdene Bank, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 6JE

2 miles from centre of Gateshead

9.974 Reviews

17 1

"Caring attentive staff, food is really good quality and has a great varied theme to it. management are very approachable and visible,..."Read all 74 reviews

from £1,224 / weekSize 42 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

South Chowdene is a pleasant home situated in the middle of Low Fell. There is a large garden area at the back of home which has won 'best garden' awards for 'Barchester in Bloom'. The garden is wheelchair... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Nursing Care

Orchard Mews Care Home

Bentinck Road, Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 6UX

1.7 miles from centre of Gateshead

9.7112 Reviews

"My husband has complex needs and is looked after by the amazing and caring staff at Orchard Mews. He often has to attend appointments at..."Read all 112 reviews

from £1,287 / weekSize 39 rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Orchard Mews Care Home, located in the popular area of Benwell, provides personalised residential, nursing and dementia care to older people. The friendly and comfortable home offers a place for residents... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care

Barchester Springvale Court Care Home

Springwell Road, Wrekenton, Gateshead NE9 7AD

2.6 miles from centre of Gateshead

9.786 Reviews

12 1

"My mam has been here for 3 years now and in all that time i have never had cause to complain. Infact the staff go above and beyond...."Read all 86 reviews

from £1,227 / weekSize 40 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Springvale Court is located in the Wrekenton area of Gateshead, on the site of the former Miners' Welfare Club, close to local shops and public transport links. It is a purpose built care home providing... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Fleming Court Care Home

Burdon Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 3AE

2 miles from centre of Gateshead

9.7111 Reviews

22 1

"The care has been first class. The staff keep us informed of every thing thats going on re: her palliative care. This takes a lot of the..."Read all 111 reviews

from £1,358 / weekSize 69 rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Ideally situated in the heart of Jesmond, with superb transport links into Newcastle-upon-Tyne city centre, Fleming Court is a luxury, purpose-built care home offering residential and residential dementia... Read more

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Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Springfield House Care Home

Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5BW

0.7 miles from centre of Gateshead

9.7134 Reviews

"What can I say, in my case my mum is here, she's very happy here, and has been here for 3 years. The care she receives is 5 star, the..."Read all 134 reviews

from £1,224 / weekSize 73 rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Located in the centre of Low Fell, Gateshead, Springfield House Care Home offers personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people. The modern and comfortable home offers lovely... Read more

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Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Craigielea Community Nursing Home

739 Durham Road South, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 6AT

2 miles from centre of Gateshead

9.555 Reviews

"Very good well looked after. Staff lovely. David very happy. Senior & I get on well. Keeps me update on David...."Read all 55 reviews

from £1,450 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Solehawk Ltd

Craigielea Community Nursing Home offers a homely environment for older people's care, making the most of versatile living areas and well-trained staff. A converted Victorian building, the home is... Read more

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Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Northbourne

Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5AR

1.4 miles from centre of Gateshead

9.450 Reviews

19 2

"Wonderful Experience with all staff. Very aproachable, Care is wonderful and they have time with all residents..."Read all 50 reviews

from £1,160 / weekSize 34 rooms

Group/Owner Anchor

Anchor's Northbourne is a Gateshead care home, located in a quiet setting in Low Fell. The home provides residential and dementia care for up to 33 older people and is close to local shops, amenities... Read more

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Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Armstrong House

110 Lobley Hill Road, Bensham, Gateshead NE8 4YG

0.8 miles from centre of Gateshead

9.193 Reviews

23 3

"My husband moved into Armstrong House in February of this year. He was looked after with care and empathy until he died less that 2 months..."Read all 93 reviews

from £1,275 / weekSize 71 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Armstrong House care home in Bensham, near Gateshead, is a modern, purpose-built home with a friendly and compassionate team who provide exceptional residential, nursing and specialised dementia care,... Read more

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Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
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Dementia Nursing Care

Primrose House Care Home

2 Crowhall Lane, Felling, Gateshead NE10 9PU

1.6 miles from centre of Gateshead

9.156 Reviews

14 1

"The standard of care that my mum receives is phenomenal. She is always clean and tidy; they make sure that she is eating and drinking well..."Read all 56 reviews

from £1,100 / weekSize 65 rooms

Group/Owner Kara Healthcare

Situated in Felling, Gateshead, Primrose House Care Home offers residential and nursing care for up to 65 adults. With an experienced and compassionate team, residents receive personalised care designed... Read more

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Dementia Residential Care
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Dementia Nursing Care

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Wardley Gate

Lingey Lane, Wardley, Gateshead NE10 8EU

3.1 miles from centre of Gateshead

9.845 Reviews

"I absolutely love the staff and what they provide for my mother in law Laura.. fun activities and although she can't remember doing them..."Read all 45 reviews

from £866 / weekSize 88 rooms

Group/Owner Enhanced Elderly Care Ltd

Wardley Gate Care Centre is a brand new, purpose built, luxurious, state-of-the-art residential care home for older people, operated by the award winning company Care Group Enhanced Care Limited which... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Alexandra House

Havelock Terrace, Gateshead NE8 1QU

0 miles from centre of Gateshead

9.784 Reviews

"Great to see my nana getting the services she needs in Alexandra care home. Her quiality of life before this at her home was not so good..."Read all 84 reviews

Size 40 rooms

Group/Owner Akari Care Ltd

Alexandra House care home is situated close to Saltwell Park, a Victorian park in Gateshead. They have worked very hard to create an atmosphere that is warm and welcoming, and go that extra mile to... Read more

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Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Fellingate Care Centre

1 Fox Street, Sunderland Road, Felling, Gateshead NE10 0BD

1.2 miles from centre of Gateshead

9.735 Reviews

"Absolutely fantastic place to be dad (Paul) went from hospital to here in August and it's been an absolute Joy! The staff are amazing, the..."Read all 35 reviews

from £941 / weekSize 81 rooms

Group/Owner Enhanced Elderly Care Ltd

Fellingate have ensured that the most up to date facilities and equipment are available with no superficial gimmicks. Fellingate is a new home, which provides the highest standards of comfort. It is sited... Read more

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Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
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Wordsworth House

Clayton Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1TL

2 miles from centre of Gateshead

9.661 Reviews

"My father William needed respite care after an operation at the end of June 2026. He was given a single en-suite bedroom with a view over..."Read all 61 reviews

Size 78 rooms

Group/Owner Akari Care Ltd

Wordsworth House is situated about half a mile from Newcastle city centre in a pleasant suburb. The home has good public transport links and is close to Newcastle central station. Visitors are given... Read more

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Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Wallace House

Ravensworth Road, Dunston, Gateshead NE11 9AE

1.2 miles from centre of Gateshead

9.342 Reviews

"Wallace house is a pleasant and welcoming Place Where residents and relatives are treated with Respect and dignity. Staff are efficient and..."Read all 42 reviews

Size 40 rooms

Group/Owner Akari Care Ltd

Wallace House is in Dunston, Gateshead, close to local shops and the Metro Centre. Most of the residents and staff at Wallace House are local, and this goes a long way to explaining why it is a friendly,... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

St Marks Court

73 Split Crow Road, Deckham, Gateshead NE8 3SA

0.7 miles from centre of Gateshead

9.275 Reviews

"St Marks looked after my mother in her final months, so happy to know she was well cared for, thank you so much to all the staff..."Read all 75 reviews

Size 60 rooms

Group/Owner Akari Care Ltd

St Mark’s Court Care Home serves a community that was once dominated by shipbuilding and many of the staff and residents have lived in the area all their lives. This explains why there’s such a warm,... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Philips Court

140 Bluebell Close, Beacon Lough, Gateshead NE9 6RL

1.8 miles from centre of Gateshead

8.939 Reviews

"My husband seems to be settled in his care home. All the staff are so kind and caring. He enjoys his food and the lovely garden. The..."Read all 39 reviews

Size 75 rooms

Group/Owner Akari Care Ltd

Philips Court care home provides care for residents with mental health issues and has an on-site psychiatrist. Residents can get involved in a variety of activities which are always tailored to their... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Byker Hall Care Home

Allendale Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2SB

1.9 miles from centre of Gateshead

8.758 Reviews

"My mam went into care after she had a fall she also has dementia we moved her from that care home to this so it is easier for dad to visit..."Read all 58 reviews

from £956 / weekSize 95 rooms

Group/Owner Enhanced Elderly Care Ltd

Byker Hall is located in Newcastle's Byker area and is a luxury, purpose built Residential, Nursing and Dementia care home and is managed by Gary Lewis Care Group which has over 30 years of experience... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care

Balmoral Court Care Home

Ayton Street, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2DB

1.7 miles from centre of Gateshead

6.853 Reviews

"I have had a good experience, everyone has been helpful and I feel my relative is cared for. Staff always stop to talk with my relative,..."Read all 53 reviews

Size 99 rooms

Group/Owner Crown Care Group

Balmoral Court supports adults over 18 with mental health needs, challenging behaviours, physical disabilities, and those in drug or alcohol rehabilitation. The home offers male-only, female-only, and... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Sister Winifred Laver Promoting Independence Centre

Falla Park Road, Felling, Gateshead NE10 9HP

1.5 miles from centre of Gateshead

9.715 Reviews

Size 40 rooms

Older Person Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

The Chesters Care Home

418 Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5AJ

1.2 miles from centre of Gateshead

9.333 Reviews

from £1,125 / weekSize 33 rooms

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

St Joseph's Home

Westmorland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7QA

1.5 miles from centre of Gateshead

9.939 Reviews

from £944 / weekSize 58 rooms

Older Person Care
Permanent Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care

Alderwood

Rectory Place, Bensham, Gateshead NE8 1XD

0.2 miles from centre of Gateshead

2 Reviews

Size 29 rooms

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Nursing Care

Aspen Court

Moore Street, off Sunderland Street, Gateshead NE8 3PN

0.8 miles from centre of Gateshead

9.988 Reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 63 rooms

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Pinetree Lodge

136 Dryden Road, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5BY

0.8 miles from centre of Gateshead

Size 34 rooms

Older Person Care
Respite Care

Dementia Residential Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Westwood Lodge

7 Bentinck Villas, Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 6UR

1.7 miles from centre of Gateshead

8.68 Reviews

from £1,007 / weekSize 44 rooms

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Byker Lodge Resource Centre

Bolam Way, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2AT

1.6 miles from centre of Gateshead

9.17 Reviews

Size 25 rooms

Older Person Care
Respite Care

Hawksbury House

Kellfield Avenue, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5YP

1.4 miles from centre of Gateshead

8.08 Reviews

Size 35 rooms

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Willow Park

Gloucester Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 6RH

1.3 miles from centre of Gateshead

Size 25 rooms

Older Person Care

Rosewood House

7 Kyle Road, Bensham, Gateshead NE8 2YE

0.7 miles from centre of Gateshead

9.862 Reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 78 rooms

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Frequently Asked Questions about Gateshead Older Person Care Homes

Older Person Care Home costs in and around Gateshead

Average older person care home costs in and around Gateshead by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 13 older person care homes with fees listed in and around Gateshead.

Type of Care Provided	Gateshead	Tyne & Wear	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,154	£1,182	£1,309	£1,314
Residential Dementia Care	£1,163	£1,212	£1,340	£1,345
Nursing Care	£1,299	£1,298	£1,571	£1,556
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,367	£1,345	£1,586	£1,577
All Care Types	£1,160	£1,184	£1,320	£1,327

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on older person care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our older person care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in Gateshead Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 12 care homes with fees listed.

£1,154 per week

2.4% below Tyne & Wear average
13.4% below England average
13.9% below UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 11 care homes with fees listed.

£1,163 per week

4.2% below Tyne & Wear average
15.2% below England average
15.6% below UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 7 care homes with fees listed.

£1,299 per week

0.1% above Tyne & Wear average
20.9% below England average
19.8% below UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 5 care homes with fees listed.

£1,367 per week

1.6% above Tyne & Wear average
16.0% below England average
15.4% below UK average

How many older person care homes are there in Gateshead?

There are 30 Older Person Care Homes in Gateshead, including 19 Nursing Homes & 11 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in Gateshead have the highest Review Score?

Aspen Court, St Joseph's Home & Eighton Lodge are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Gateshead.

Which older person care homes in Gateshead offer Nursing Care?

Barchester South Chowdene Care Home, Orchard Mews Care Home & Craigielea Community Nursing Home are some of the 14 Nursing Homes in Gateshead.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Gateshead?

There are 23 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Gateshead including Eighton Lodge, Orchard Mews Care Home & Barchester Springvale Court Care Home.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Gateshead?

Respite Care is offered by 27 elderly care homes in Gateshead including Eighton Lodge, Barchester South Chowdene Care Home & Orchard Mews Care Home.

How many older person care homes listings in Gateshead have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 28 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly care homes in Gateshead have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 3 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

Which elderly care homes in Gateshead have won a carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Award?

Award winners of the carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Awards in Gateshead include Aspen Court & Wardley Gate.