Pinetree Lodge
Gateshead, NE9 · 0.2 km · 34 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
Springfield House
Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5BW
Residential care home · 73 beds · Welltower
- Weekly fee
- £1,224 to £1,758
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- March 2023
- Beds
- 73
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Springfield House's stated fee
£1,224a week
About £63,648 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,448 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,100a week
The typical live-in carer near Gateshead, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £124 a week less, £6,448 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,093 a week less than two places.
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48 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Gateshead
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About Springfield House
Springfield House is a residential care home in Gateshead, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 73 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 Welltower, which operates 562 care homes in England. The home has been registered since March 2012.
At its latest inspection, published March 2023, the CQC rated Springfield 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.
Springfield House charges £1,224 to £1,758 a week for care home fees, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £63,648 a year. It is about 7% above the typical residential fee in Gateshead of £1,143 a week.
There are 50 registered care homes in Gateshead. The nearest to Springfield House include Pinetree Lodge, St Marks Court and Alexandra Villa, 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
- Younger adults
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- HC-One No.2 Limited
- Brand
- Welltower
- Registered with CQC
- March 2012
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (March 2023)
- Council area
- Gateshead
- Town
- Gateshead
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?
- Requires improvement
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Rated Good overall; inspectors found safe care and improvements, but the home still requires improvement in how it is managed.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Care home fees | £1,224 to £1,758 as of August 2026 From the home's website “The weekly fee range for Springfield House Care Home is £1224.09 - £1758.24” View on Springfield House’s website | From the home's website “The weekly fee range for Springfield House Care Home is £1224.09 - £1758.24” View on Springfield House’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 Springfield House
How much does Springfield House cost?
Springfield House charges £1,224 to £1,758 a week for care home fees (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 Springfield House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Springfield House Good in March 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Springfield House provide nursing care?
No. Springfield House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Springfield House offer dementia care?
Yes. Springfield House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Springfield House have?
Springfield House is registered for up to 73 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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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
St Marks Court
Gateshead, NE8 · 0.5 km · 60 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
Alexandra Villa
Gateshead, NE8 · 0.6 km · 2 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialAspire Care Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,143 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week