Best Care Homes / Nursing Homes (9.5+ Review Score) in Gateshead Area

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Browse 15 Gateshead Area Best Care Homes / Nursing Homes (9.5+ Review Score)

Avg. Review Score 9.8
Total 1,089 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,193 per week

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Barchester South Chowdene Care Home

Chowdene Bank, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 6JE

9.969 Reviews

17 1

"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
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Eighton Lodge

Low Eighton, Gateshead NE9 7UB

9.999 Reviews

19 1

"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

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Chase Park Neuro Centre

8 Millfield Road, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 4QA

9.959 Reviews

32 3

"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

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The Manor House Whickham

Banktop, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 4AT

9.862 Reviews

"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

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Dementia Residential Care
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Ryton Towers

Whitewell Lane, Ryton NE40 3PG

9.768 Reviews

21 1

"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

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Barchester Appletree Grange Care Home

Durham Road, Birtley, Chester le Street DH3 2BH

9.777 Reviews

13 1

"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

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Springfield House Care Home

Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5BW

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 / 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

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Barchester Springvale Court Care Home

Springwell Road, Wrekenton, Gateshead NE9 7AD

9.785 Reviews

12 1

"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

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Dovecote Residential Care Home

Hugar Road, High Spen, Rowlands Gill NE39 2BQ

9.690 Reviews

12 1

"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

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Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Craigielea Community Nursing Home

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

9.554 Reviews

"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

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Wardley Gate

Lingey Lane, Wardley, Gateshead NE10 8EU

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 / 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

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Dementia Residential Care
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Alexandra House

Havelock Terrace, Gateshead NE8 1QU

9.783 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 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