Best Care Homes in Gateshead (2026)
50 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaydon Lodge | Outstanding | Residential | 2 |
| The Manor House Whickham | Outstanding | Residential | 75 |
| Northbourne | Outstanding | Residential | 34 |
| Craigielea Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 60 |
| Briarwood | Good | Nursing | 26 |
| Coalway Lane | Good | Nursing | 20 |
| The Chesters Care Home | Good | Residential | 33 |
| South Chowdene | Good | Nursing | 42 |
| Appletree Grange | Good | Residential | 32 |
| Springvale Court | Good | Residential | 40 |
| Eighton Lodge Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 47 |
| Ryton Towers | Good | Residential | 43 |
| Lindisfarne Birtley | Good | Nursing | 66 |
| Glenbrooke House | Good | Residential | 10 |
| The Grove | Good | Residential | 8 |
| The Highlands | Good | Residential | 14 |
| Parkside Lodge | Good | Residential | 12 |
| Rosewood House | Good | Nursing | 78 |
| Kibblesworth | Good | Residential | 16 |
| Summerson House | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Lanchester Court | Good | Nursing | 22 |
| Enhanced Elderly Care Service - Fellingate Care Centre Limited | Good | Nursing | 81 |
| Addison Court | Good | Nursing | 62 |
| Riverside Place | Good | Residential | 12 |
| Abbeymoor Neurodisability Centre | Good | Nursing | 36 |
| Covent House | Good | Nursing | 63 |
| Hawksbury House | Good | Residential | 35 |
| Alexandra Villa | Good | Residential | 2 |
| Aspen Court | Good | Nursing | 63 |
| Heather House | Good | Residential | 11 |
| Springfield House | Good | Residential | 73 |
| Philips Court | Good | Nursing | 75 |
| Wallace House | Good | Nursing | 40 |
| Armstrong House | Good | Nursing | 71 |
| Hadrian House | Good | Residential | 63 |
| Enhanced Elderly Care Service - Wardley Gate Care Centre | Good | Residential | 88 |
| Primrose House | Good | Nursing | 65 |
| Dovecote Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 61 |
| 3 Red Admiral Court Gateshead | Good | Residential | 6 |
| St Marks Court | Good | Nursing | 60 |
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Choosing a Care Home in Gateshead
With 50 care homes in Gateshead, families have 44 well-rated options to choose from. 3 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 22 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 28 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
Gateshead care homes offer specialist support for dementia care, physical disability care, residential care, mental health care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
Specialist Care in Gateshead
Top Dementia Care Homes in Gateshead
Helpful Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Gateshead?
Gateshead has 50 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 2,079 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Gateshead?
Gateshead has 3 Outstanding-rated care homes and 41 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.
What types of care are available in Gateshead?
Gateshead has 22 nursing care homes and 28 residential homes, including 34 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include dementia care, physical disability care, residential care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Gateshead?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Gateshead?
Gateshead Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.