Northbourne
Gateshead, NE9 · 0.3 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
The Chesters Care Home
418 Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5AJ
Residential care home · 33 beds · Parkside Care
- Weekly fee
- £1,125
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- February 2020
- Beds
- 33
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The Chesters Care Home's reported fee
£1,125a week
About £58,500 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,250 a week
A 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, £895 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 The Chesters Care Home
The Chesters Care Home is a residential care home in Gateshead, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 33 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 Parkside Care, which operates 3 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published February 2020, the CQC rated The Chesters Care Home 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.
The Chesters Care Home has told us it charges £1,125 a week for residential care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £58,500 a year. That is close to the typical residential fee in Gateshead.
There are 50 registered care homes in Gateshead. The nearest to The Chesters Care Home include Northbourne, Hawksbury House and Pinetree Lodge, 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
- Provider
- Parkside Care Limited
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (February 2020)
- 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?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
The Chesters Care Home was inspected but not rated; inspectors found safe care overall, but raised concerns about recognising changing needs and medication records.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £1,125 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “A standard room is priced at £1125.00 per week.” | Reported by the home “A standard room is priced at £1125.00 per week.” |
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 The Chesters Care Home
How much does The Chesters Care Home cost?
The Chesters Care Home charges £1,125 a week for residential care (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for The Chesters Care Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Chesters Care Home Good in February 2020. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Chesters Care Home provide nursing care?
No. The Chesters Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Chesters Care Home offer dementia care?
Yes. The Chesters Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does The Chesters Care Home have?
The Chesters Care Home is registered for up to 33 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
Hawksbury House
Gateshead, NE9 · 0.5 km · 35 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
Pinetree Lodge
Gateshead, NE9 · 0.8 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