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Ryton Towers

Whitewell Lane, Ryton, NE40 3PG

Residential care home · 43 beds · Wellburn Care Homes

Street view · 2016
Street view · 2016 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,143
CQC rating
Good
July 2023
Beds
43
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Gateshead
£1,143a week

About £59,436 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,286 a week

PrimeCarersA 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, £931 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Ryton
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 Ryton Towers

Ryton Towers is a residential care home in Ryton, in the Gateshead council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 43 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Wellburn Care Homes, which operates 14 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published July 2023, the CQC rated Ryton Towers 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.

Ryton Towers 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 Ryton Towers include Denecroft Residential Care Home, Denecroft Residential Care Home and Lindisfarne Crawcrook, 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
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Registered with CQC
January 2011
Latest CQC rating
Good (July 2023)
Council area
Gateshead
Town
Ryton
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?
Outstanding
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.
Rated Good overall, with Outstanding responsive care and especially strong support at the end of life.

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

Ryton Towers has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Gateshead typically charge about £1,143 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,100 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Ryton Towers

How much does Ryton Towers cost?

Ryton Towers has not published its fees. Care homes in Gateshead typically charge about £1,143 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Ryton Towers?

The Care Quality Commission rated Ryton Towers Good in July 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Ryton Towers provide nursing care?

No. Ryton Towers is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Ryton Towers offer dementia care?

Yes. Ryton Towers is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Ryton Towers have?

Ryton Towers is registered for up to 43 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.

“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 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.

PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Ryton

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
Denecroft Residential Care Home, Newcastle upon Tyne

Denecroft Residential Care Home

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 · 1.9 km · 15 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaYour Care First
Fee not published
Area typical £1,143 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Lindisfarne Crawcrook, Ryton

Lindisfarne Crawcrook

Ryton, NE40 · 1.9 km · 60 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaGainford Care Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,143 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week

See all 14 care homes run by Wellburn Care Homes