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Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth

45 Elmfield Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4BB

Residential care home · 37 beds · Eothen Homes

Street view · 2020
Street view · 2020 · Google
Weekly fee
£1,162
published by the home, August 2026
CQC rating
Good
February 2020
Beds
37
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth's stated fee
£1,162a week

About £60,424 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,324 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,050a week

The typical live-in carer near Newcastle upon Tyne, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £112 a week less, £5,824 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £969 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Newcastle upon Tyne
36 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Newcastle upon Tyne

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 Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth

Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth is a residential care home in Newcastle upon Tyne, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 37 residents. It provides care for older people. It is run by Eothen Homes, which operates 3 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published February 2020, the CQC rated Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth 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.

Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth charges £1,162 a week for respite care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £60,424 a year. It is about 6% above the typical residential fee in Newcastle upon Tyne of £1,095 a week.

There are 74 registered care homes in Newcastle upon Tyne. The nearest to Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth include Philip Cussins House, Ashleigh and Moorfield House, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Older people

Registration

Registered with CQC
December 2010
Latest CQC rating
Good (February 2020)
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth was inspected but not rated; infection control was mostly reassuring, but testing records and visiting assessments needed improvement.

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 careWeekly fee
Respite care
£1,162
as of August 2026
From the home's website
“Respite room – £1,162 per week”
View on Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth’s website
Residential care
£1,056 to £1,134
as of August 2026
From the home's website
“Residential care cost per week – Gosforth Single room – £1,056 per week Double room – £1,134 per week”
View on Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth’s website

For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week near Newcastle upon Tyne, and one carer can look after a couple.

Reviews

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Common questions about Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth

How much does Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth cost?

Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth charges £1,162 a week for respite 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 Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth?

The Care Quality Commission rated Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth Good in February 2020. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth provide nursing care?

No. Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth offer dementia care?

Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Newcastle upon Tyne listing for homes that are.

How many residents does Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth have?

Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth is registered for up to 37 residents.

Care at home

36 live-in carers within about an hour of Newcastle upon Tyne

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 £1,160 a week. 30 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.

“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.”
Judith W., about Petty Tutsirai C.
See live-in carers near Newcastle upon TyneProfiles, 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.

Philip Cussins House, Newcastle upon Tyne

Philip Cussins House

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 · 0.3 km · 26 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,095 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Newcastle upon Tyne

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.

36 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Newcastle upon Tyne
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Moorfield House, Newcastle upon Tyne

Moorfield House

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 · 0.5 km · 35 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaAkari Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,095 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week

See all 3 care homes run by Eothen Homes