Prestwick Care
Addison Court
Nursing home in Ryton, Gateshead
Operated by Prestwick Care
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About
Addison Court is a care home run by Prestwick Care in Ryton, Gateshead, in North East England. It has 62 registered beds spread over three floors and provides nursing and dementia care, with support also listed for older people, people with physical disabilities and people with mental health needs. Every bedroom is en suite, and several have wet rooms fitted with specialist furniture and mobility aids. Each room has a flat-screen television and free wi-fi.
Residents have lounges for relaxing and talking with visitors, dining rooms serving meals the home describes as healthy and nutritious, and further communal spaces including a cinema. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2025 report, with Good grades for safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led care.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CoursePlentiful
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
98 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Gateshead council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £846 |
| 2025 | £888 |
What Gateshead council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Addison Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Victoria Infirmary, 7 miles away. The local GP practice is CRAWCROOK MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Part of Prestwick Care
Addison Court is one of 16 homes run by Prestwick Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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