The Highlands

The Highlands is a residential care home in Chester Le Street, in the Gateshead council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 14 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism and people with a physical disability. It is run by Salutem Bid Co, which operates 67 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2010.

At its latest inspection, published November 2018, the CQC rated The Highlands 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 Highlands 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 The Highlands include Lindisfarne Birtley, The Grove and Covent House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.