Care Homes in NE21
The NE21 postcode district has 5 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 163 beds, falling under Gateshead council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 2 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the NE21 postcode area?
There are 5 CQC-registered care homes in NE21, offering a combined 163 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in NE21 have?
Of the 5 care homes in NE21: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 2 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in NE21?
Blaydon Lodge is among the highest-rated care homes in NE21, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 2 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the NE21 postcode?
The NE21 postcode area falls under Gateshead. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in NE21?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Gateshead's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data