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  • Avg. Review Score 9.1
  • Total 1,559 Reviews
  • Avg. Starting Price £1,170 per week
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Barchester South Chowdene Care Home
Chowdene Bank, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 6JE
9.969 Reviews
Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Barchester South Chowdene Care Home
"My mother transferred from hospital to Chowdene in 2020 following a stroke. I can honestly say this was the best place for her. The staff..."Read all 69 reviews

from £1,224 / week42 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Nursing Care
Eighton Lodge
Low Eighton, Gateshead NE9 7UB
9.999 Reviews
Wellburn Care Homes Ltd
Eighton Lodge
"Eighton Lodge is a warm and pleasant place, with a lovely, welcoming atmosphere. There is always plenty of entertainment to keep everyone..."Read all 99 reviews

from £990 / week47 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
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Chase Park Neuro Centre
8 Millfield Road, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 4QA
9.959 Reviews
Chase Park Neuro Centre
Chase Park Neuro Centre
"Chase Park is an excellent care facility. Our son has been there for 18 months. In that time he has settled in well due to the professional..."Read all 59 reviews

from £1,500 / week60 rooms

Group/Owner Century Healthcare Ltd

Chase Park provides specialist support for adults of all ages, abilities, and disabilities, with a focus on promoting well-being, independence, and inclusion. The service supports individuals with long-term... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Manor House Whickham
Banktop, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 4AT
9.862 Reviews
Hadrian Healthcare Ltd
The Manor House Whickham
"My experience has been positive, and more importantly it has been for my mam. She was very nervous and reluctant to leave her home but was..."Read all 62 reviews

75 rooms

Group/Owner Hadrian Healthcare Ltd

The Manor House Whickham is registered for seventy-five adults, fully resourced and expertly staffed to carry out professional care provision, with a versatile outlook towards clients' requirements. The... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Ryton Towers
Whitewell Lane, Ryton NE40 3PG
9.768 Reviews
Wellburn Care Homes Ltd
Ryton Towers
"Moving both my parents into a care home has been one of the most hardest decisions of my life. The staff at Ryton Towers have been..."Read all 68 reviews

from £1,000 / week43 rooms

Group/Owner Wellburn Care Homes Ltd

Ryton Towers Residential Care Home is a luxury, 19th Century Manor House, which is situated in 2 acres of secluded private grounds, set within a conservation area, in the peaceful village of Ryton. Their... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Barchester Appletree Grange Care Home
Durham Road, Birtley, Chester le Street DH3 2BH
9.777 Reviews
Barchester Appletree Grange Care Home
Barchester Appletree Grange Care Home
"The staff are extremely caring and always do there best to keep my mam safe and entertained. My mam is always complementing the staff and..."Read all 77 reviews

from £1,182 / week32 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Appletree Grange is located between Newcastle and Durham, in the historic town of Chester-le-Street. The facility provides exceptional residential care and also provides first-class person-centred dementia... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Springfield House Care Home
Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5BW
9.7134 Reviews
HC-One
Springfield House Care Home
"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 / week73 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Barchester Springvale Court Care Home
Springwell Road, Wrekenton, Gateshead NE9 7AD
9.785 Reviews
Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Barchester Springvale Court Care Home
"Mum had a visit from Occupational Health Nurse at mums previous care home a month ago (March) and mum was withdrawn, quiet, clearly upset,..."Read all 85 reviews

from £1,227 / week40 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
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Dovecote Residential Care Home
Hugar Road, High Spen, Rowlands Gill NE39 2BQ
9.690 Reviews
Sanctuary Care Ltd
Dovecote Residential Care Home
"I book my mother into Dovecote High Spe for respite 12 weeks a year and have always found it very good. I always found it very good. I..."Read all 90 reviews

from £1,161 / week61 rooms

Group/Owner Sanctuary Care Ltd

Rated Good in every single area of their Care Quality Commission report (February 2025), Dovecote has a wonderful team of staff who are devoted to enriching the lives of their residents. They provide... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Craigielea Community Nursing Home
739 Durham Road South, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 6AT
9.554 Reviews
Craigielea Community Nursing Home
Craigielea Community Nursing Home
"Craigielea is an excellent care home. Staff are friendly, hard working , professional and caring. My mother, an advanced Alzheimer's..."Read all 54 reviews

from £1,450 / week60 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
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Northbourne
Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5AR
9.348 Reviews
Anchor
Northbourne
"Wonderful Experience with all staff. Very aproachable, Care is wonderful and they have time with all residents..."Read all 48 reviews

from £1,160 / week34 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Primrose House Care Home
2 Crowhall Lane, Felling, Gateshead NE10 9PU
9.156 Reviews
Kara Healthcare
Primrose House Care Home
"My friends mum has been in the care of Primrose House Care Home, 2 Crowhall Lane, Felling, Gateshead, for some time now. The staff are..."Read all 56 reviews

from £1,100 / week65 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Hadrian House
Garden Street, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 4AG
9.047 Reviews
Care UK
Hadrian House
"My mom has been here for a while now . All the communal areas are very well decorated and welcoming. 99% of the staff are amazing always..."Read all 47 reviews

from £1,230 / week63 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Hadrian House in Gateshead is a warm and welcoming care home. The skilled team provides short-term and permanent residential care, as well as care for people living with dementia. Every aspect of... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Wardley Gate
Lingey Lane, Wardley, Gateshead NE10 8EU
Wardley Gate Award Certificate9.845 Reviews
Wardley Gate
Wardley Gate Award Certificate
Wardley Gate
"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 / week88 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Armstrong House
110 Lobley Hill Road, Bensham, Gateshead NE8 4YG
8.890 Reviews
Care UK
Armstrong House
"Five years ago I was faced with the dilemma of choosing a Care Home which I felt confident enough could meet the needs of my mother who was..."Read all 90 reviews

from £1,275 / week71 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Alexandra House
Havelock Terrace, Gateshead NE8 1QU
9.783 Reviews
Akari Care Ltd
Alexandra House
"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 83 reviews

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

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Wallace House
Ravensworth Road, Dunston, Gateshead NE11 9AE
9.440 Reviews
Akari Care Ltd
Wallace House
"My mother was transferred from hospital for respite care in Wallace House. From the very outset the carers were outstanding in their care..."Read all 40 reviews

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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
St Marks Court
73 Split Crow Road, Deckham, Gateshead NE8 3SA
9.172 Reviews
Akari Care Ltd
St Marks Court
"Mam has been here a few weeks and has settled in well. Staff are excellent and friendly, keep me informed. Food is of a high standard. I..."Read all 72 reviews

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
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
Philips Court
140 Bluebell Close, Beacon Lough, Gateshead NE9 6RL
8.834 Reviews
Akari Care Ltd
Philips Court
"A well managed care home with helpful friendly staff. Lovely garden for sitting or walking in. Facilities are well catered for too and..."Read all 34 reviews

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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Fellingate Care Centre
1 Fox Street, Sunderland Road, Felling, Gateshead NE10 0BD
8.523 Reviews
Fellingate Care Centre
Fellingate Care Centre
"Happy with care Dad receives. Staff pleasant and helpful. All staff, including domestic and kitchen staff happy to help. If any problems..."Read all 23 reviews

from £941 / week81 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Aspen Court
Moore Street, off Sunderland Street, Gateshead NE8 3PN
Aspen Court Award Certificate9.987 Reviews

from £1,250 / week63 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Lindisfarne Crawcrook
Kepier Chare, Crawcrook, Ryton NE40 4TS

from £1,000 / week60 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Grove
Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street DH3 1AX

8 rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Riverside Place
Derwentwater Road, Dunston, Gateshead NE8 2EX

12 rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care

Frequently Asked Questions about Gateshead Area Care Homes

Care Home costs in Gateshead Area

Average care home costs in Gateshead Area 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 20 care homes with fees listed in Gateshead Area.

Type of Care ProvidedGateshead AreaTyne & WearEnglandUK
Residential Care£1,168£1,178£1,305£1,310
Residential Dementia Care£1,174£1,207£1,334£1,339
Nursing Care£1,288£1,289£1,566£1,552
Nursing Dementia Care£1,369£1,331£1,581£1,571
All Care Types£1,170£1,179£1,316£1,323

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 care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in Gateshead Area Care Homes by care type
Average cost of Residential Care from 19 care homes with fees listed.
£1,168 per week
  • 0.9% below Tyne & Wear average
  • 11.7% below England average
  • 12.2% below UK average
Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 15 care homes with fees listed.
£1,174 per week
  • 2.8% below Tyne & Wear average
  • 13.6% below England average
  • 14.1% below UK average
Average cost of Nursing Care from 9 care homes with fees listed.
£1,288 per week
  • 0.1% below Tyne & Wear average
  • 21.6% below England average
  • 20.5% below UK average
Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 7 care homes with fees listed.
£1,369 per week
  • 2.9% above Tyne & Wear average
  • 15.5% below England average
  • 14.8% below UK average

How many care homes are there in Gateshead Area?

There are 47 Care Homes in Gateshead Area, including 22 Nursing Homes & 25 Residential Care Homes.

Which care homes in Gateshead Area have the highest Review Score?

Aspen Court, Barchester South Chowdene Care Home & Eighton Lodge are some of the care homes with the highest Review Score in Gateshead Area.

Which care homes in Gateshead Area offer Nursing Care?

How many care homes offer Dementia Care in Gateshead Area?

There are 25 care homes offering Dementia Care in Gateshead Area including Eighton Lodge, Chase Park Neuro Centre & The Manor House Whickham.

Which care homes offer Respite Care in Gateshead Area?

Respite Care is offered by 38 care homes in Gateshead Area including Barchester South Chowdene Care Home, Eighton Lodge & Chase Park Neuro Centre.

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

There are 35 care homes listed with Reviews.

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

There are currently 2 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

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

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