Primrose House

Primrose House is a nursing home in Gateshead, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 65 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 Exclusive Care Group, which operates 4 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2015.

At its latest inspection, published August 2025, the CQC rated Primrose House 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.

Primrose House has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Gateshead with a fee on record typically charge about £1,161 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 Primrose House include Sister Winifred Laver Promoting Independence Centre, Enhanced Elderly Care Service - Fellingate Care Centre Limited and Summerson House, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.