Care homes in Gateshead
There are 50 care homes registered with the CQC in Gateshead, North East. 22 are nursing homes and 34 are registered for dementia care. 2 are rated Outstanding and 44 Good by the CQC.
We are still collecting fees for Gateshead: 3 homes have a figure on record so far. Where a home has told us its price it is shown on the card and dated. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Gateshead
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.
Springfield House
The Chesters Care 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.”
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.
Typical fees in Gateshead
We do not have enough published fees for this area yet to show a typical figure. Across England, residential care usually costs about £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.
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Common questions
How much do care homes in Gateshead cost?
We do not yet have enough published fees in Gateshead for a typical figure. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.
How many care homes are there in Gateshead?
50 care homes in Gateshead are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for a care home in Gateshead?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.