Leazes Hall Care Home
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 · 3.7 km · 50 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,143 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
CQC: Good
Dovecote Residential Care Home
Hugar Road, High Spen, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2BQ
Residential care home · 61 beds · Sanctuary Care
- Weekly fee
- from £1,161
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- February 2025
- Beds
- 61
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Dovecote Residential Care Home's stated fee
£1,161a week
About £60,372 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,322 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,100a week
The typical live-in carer near Gateshead, set by the carer
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £967 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Rowlands Gill
48 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Gateshead
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Dovecote Residential Care Home
Dovecote Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Rowlands Gill, in the Gateshead council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 61 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Sanctuary Care, which operates 104 care homes in England. The home has been registered since July 2020.
At its latest inspection, published February 2025, the CQC rated Dovecote Residential Care Home Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Dovecote Residential Care Home charges from £1,161 a week for residential care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £60,372 a year. That is close to the typical residential fee in Gateshead.
There are 50 registered care homes in Gateshead. The nearest to Dovecote Residential Care Home include Leazes Hall Care Home, Derwent Care Home and Addison Court. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
Registration
- Provider
- Sanctuary Care Limited
- Brand
- Sanctuary Care Limited
- Registered with CQC
- July 2020
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (February 2025)
- Council area
- Gateshead
- Town
- Rowlands Gill
The CQC inspection, explained
Dovecote Residential and Nursing Home is rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found kind care but serious problems with staffing, medicines, care planning and management.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,161 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Self-Funder Residential Care – From £1,161*” View on Dovecote Residential Care Home’s website | From the home's website “Self-Funder Residential Care – From £1,161*” View on Dovecote Residential Care Home’s website |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,100 a week near Gateshead, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Dovecote Residential Care Home
How much does Dovecote Residential Care Home cost?
Dovecote Residential Care Home charges from £1,161 a week for residential care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Dovecote Residential Care Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Dovecote Residential Care Home Good in February 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Dovecote Residential Care Home provide nursing care?
No. Dovecote Residential Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Dovecote Residential Care Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Dovecote Residential Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Dovecote Residential Care Home have?
Dovecote Residential Care Home is registered for up to 61 residents.
Care at home
48 live-in carers within about an hour of Gateshead
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £950 to £1,240 a week. 42 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
Margaret I.
1 review
From £1,204 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 13 minutes from Gateshead
Evelyn S.
2 reviews
From £1,050 a week, 16 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Gateshead. Can care for a couple
David R.
2 reviews
From £1,120 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 17 minutes from Gateshead. Can care for a couple
Sithembiso S.
1 review
From £924 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 22 minutes from Gateshead. Can care for a couple
“Petty introduced herself to Mum every time she was caring for her and responded very quickly to Mum if she was distressed in the night.”
See live-in carers near GatesheadProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Rowlands Gill
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
48 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Gateshead
Live-in, a week
typically £1,100
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Derwent Care Home
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE17 · 3.8 km · 45 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,143 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Addison Court
Ryton, NE40 · 4.0 km · 62 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,143 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week