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Primrose House Care Home

2 Crowhall Lane, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear NE10 9PU
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My father has flourished during his first eighteen months at Primrose House Care HomeKaren M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Primrose House Care Home, Gateshead
the way her face lights up when members of staff come into her room says everythingJohn H(Nephew of Resident/Service User)
Primrose House Care Home, Gateshead
Primrose House Care Home, Gateshead

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 around their individual needs and requirements. The team strive to create a positive and welcoming environment, aiming to ease residents and their loved ones into life at the home.

Inside Primrose House there are well presented bedrooms and spacious living and...  

Care Provided by Primrose House Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 65 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,100N/A
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,100N/A
Nursing CareFrom £1,250N/A
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,250N/A

Contact Primrose House Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Amanda Cavanagh (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: -1
  • Last Refurbishment: 2017

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (65)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)

Parking

  • Ample parking front and back

Primrose House Care Home Reviews (56)

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Primrose House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.103) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Primrose House Care Home has 56 reviews.

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Review from Susan W (Niece of Resident) published on 8 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Having not seen my aunty in two years, it is lovely to see how happy she still is. She appears to be well cared for, and the care staff who took me to her room were lovely and obviously care a lot for my aunty.

Reply from Sandra Carr, Operations Director at Primrose House Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to give us such positive feedback.

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Review from M R (Resident / Service User) published on 9 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Outstanding staff who go above and beyond to make you feel special. Nothing too much, always wanting to make me feel happy and cared for. Having nurses on duty at all times makes you feel really safe.

Reply from Sandra Carr, Operations Director at Primrose House Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to complete such positive feedback, we will make the staff aware of this.

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Review from Angela H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 18 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Primrose House Care Home has the most amazing staff who have become like family. All of the staff go above and beyond to keep my Nana safe and well. The manager cannot do enough for you, keeping you up to date with everything happening. She's approachable and very friendly.

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Review from Clare M (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 June 2021 Submitted via Website
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My lovely dad has been a resident for over a year now in Primrose House. The care he has received has been excellent. The staff go above and beyond with their care for dad. The meals are all well presented and look delicious. Dad is always clean and tidy and his room is excellent. All concerns are acted upon immediately. I must mention one staff member who is great to deal with over the phone. I thoroughly recommend Primrose House and especially its musical activities.

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Review from M D (Son of Resident) published on 4 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very happy with my mother's treatment. But both having Covid vaccines, it's about time was allowed more personal contact.

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Review from Trevor H (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 25 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I found the visit to be very pleasant. The staff is very friendly and the home is very neat and clean. Residents are very well cared for and are well looked after. The activities are very good.

Reply from Sandra Carr, Operations Director at Primrose House Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to complete feedback. It is good to get positive feedback which we can share with the staff.

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Review from D O (Brother of Resident) published on 14 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I've found everyone at Primrose House are lovely and very pleasant. Go out of their way to make you and my brother so happy. The meals are very good. Well looked after.

Reply from Sandra Carr, Operations Director at Primrose House Care Home

Thank you for taking time to complete your response, much appreciated.

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Review from Jeanette H (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mam has settled in very well since last November which makes me very happy. The staff have a lovely caring and friendly attitude which Mam loves. Any concerns have been dealt with promptly. The home has a lovely, comfortable and friendly feel to it which attracted us from the beginning.

Reply from Sandra Carr, Operations Director at Primrose House Care Home

Thank you for your kind response and we thank you for taking the time to complete the card.

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Review from V C (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our mam has accessed weekly respite for nearly two years. She has multiple needs including careful provision for a level 4 pureed diet in addition to a gluten free diet.

The family feel very included in her care. All the staff are very welcoming and keep us informed of mam's welfare during the regular respite for her and us.

Reply from Sandra Carr, Operations Director at Primrose House Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to send us a response, it is most appreciated.

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Review from Stephen C (Son of Resident) published on 17 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My experience of mum's care is exemplary - very responsive and caring to her needs. Staff displaying professional and caring attention at all times.

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Review from Lisa G (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mam has been with Primrose House for only 2 weeks. Everyone who I've spoken to caring for her have been brilliant and listens.

They are kind and not overpowering which is nice to see when someone is unwell and wants re-assurance.

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Review from Kay R (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Just want to say thank you to all the staff for your kindness and care given to my husband's grandma. She looks so well and with care and kindness given by you, I know she will continue to thrive. Thank you all.

Reply from Sandra Carr, Head of Operations at Primrose House Care Home

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Review from T A G (Son of Resident) published on 5 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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We find the home is very clean and tidy. The staff are very helpful and friendly. They carry out their duties very well and give the residents a great deal of care. The staff also look after the resident's needs as regards to cleanliness and hygiene. The home is always bright and makes family and visitors very welcome. The atmosphere in the home makes visiting easy and relaxing.

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Review from Norman and Doreen (Husband of Resident) published on 24 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Once again I have nothing but praise for the staff and the pleasant, clean surroundings at Primrose House. The food is of an excellent quality and the social events are very entertaining.

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Review from Elaine (Niece of Resident) published on 13 February 2017 Submitted via Website
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This Home runs to a very high standard of care, the building is quite old doesn't have "mod cons/big tv" But the thoughtfulness, caring approach of the staff makes up for that. Rooms are an adequate size and nicely decorated, (I personally have only been on 1st floor) there is a large lounge getting lots of daylight and sunshine, the atmosphere is a happy one, staff constantly engaging in chat/asking residents how they are.

They go out of their way to welcome family and friends visiting, it is a well-run home and creates a safe very caring environment for residents, varying activities for residents, bingo, quizzes, singers, creative and more. This is, in my opinion, has a very high standard of care, secure entrances, good food, very high standard of cleanliness (no "care home odour"), wonderful Manager and staff who are professional, caring, friendly and genuinely seem to enjoy their job. To place a loved one in care is stressful but Primrose House gives family total peace of mind.

Reply from jennifer Houghton, Director at Primrose House Care Home
It is wonderful to hear such positive comments. The manager and staff are a marvellous team who constantly try to make a resident feel as comfortable and homely as possible.

Thank you for such lovely feedback.

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Review from J P (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care home takes care of my 90 year old mother. The staff are all amazing, they always have time to talk to you regarding any concerns. They keep us informed as to how mum is and what is happening with her care.

My mother is happy in Primrose House and well looked after. My mother takes part in the activities that are available. She has been in this care home for more than 4 years - that is how happy we all are!!

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 30 May 2025
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledRequires improvement
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Meet the Team (1)

Amanda Cavanagh
Amanda CavanaghJob Title:Registered ManagerJoined: 2023

Amanda began her career in 1987, qualifying as a nurse in 1990. She predominantly worked in the NHS in Day surgery, theatres and with outpatients.

Amanda had a specific love for spinal surgery and assisted the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in bringing their first spinal fusion patients into the then-North East Surgery Centre.

She attended Northumbria University, where she completed her Diploma in Health Education in 2003, completed her mentorship training in 2005 and her degree in 2014.

Amanda changed her focus to concentrate on getting back to basics and providing the love and care that the elderly deserved. She entered social care in 2017 as a Deputy Manager and then became Manager in 2018.

Amanda enjoys studying and has since completed her IOSH training in 2021. She is passionate about people and loves spending time with family and especially her grandson.

Amanda enjoys travelling, foreign holidays and keeping fit.

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