Lindisfarne Birtley

Lindisfarne Birtley is a nursing home in Chester-le-Street, in the Gateshead council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 66 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Gainford Care Homes, which operates 13 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2011.

At its latest inspection, published June 2025, the CQC rated Lindisfarne Birtley 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.

Lindisfarne Birtley has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Gateshead with a fee on record typically charge about £1,143 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 50 registered care homes in Gateshead. The nearest to Lindisfarne Birtley include The Highlands, The Grove and Covent 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.