Craigielea Nursing Home
Care home in Gateshead
Operated by Solehawk
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Craigielea Nursing Home in Gateshead provides residential, nursing and specialist dementia care across 60 registered beds. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2023).
The home supports residents requiring nursing care and those with dementia, with 24-hour support available. Rooms are maintained and furnished, with 32 en-suite and the remainder served by restrooms. Residents are welcome to personalise their accommodation with their own possessions.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 3 February 2023 · Last inspected 11 January 2023
Inspectors found the premises safe, with a range of risks well managed and extra checks introduced on clutter, cleanliness and locked doors. Staffing was described as sufficient, people and relatives said they felt safe, and the atmosphere on the day was upbeat. Records were judged to be updated retrospectively in places, and the provider has committed to improving this.
- Risks were well managed and the premises were judged safe and clean
- Medicines administration was safe, with good recording practice for 'when required' and topical medicines
- Staff were recruited safely and reported feeling supported and able to speak up
- The registered manager was praised for good understanding of the service and for seeking feedback from people, relatives and visiting professionals
- Some electronic care records were added retrospectively because of limited handsets, and the provider has committed to improving this
- Some safeguarding investigation records could have been clearer and more open to scrutiny, and the provider plans to review how these are documented
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
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 SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
361 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 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 |
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Local health safety net
Craigielea Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 0.9 miles away. The local GP practice is FELL TOWER MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Gateshead
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Gateshead Older People's Assembly
Gateshead Older People's Assembly offers opportunities for over 50s to maintain their health and independence through socialising, exercising, and learning. We support activities in community…
Gateshead Carers Association
We support, advise, represent, advocate & campaign for unpaid adult carers living or working in Gateshead. We aim for carers to have increased choice and control in their life, improved health and…
Age UK Gateshead Limited
Our staff and volunteers together deliver services and activities for people aged over 50 in Gateshead & Newcastle.We are driven by the needs & aspirations of people in later life & our mission is…
The North Tyneside Carers Centre
The organisation aims to improve the quality of life for carers in North Tyneside by supporting them through a high quality service, shaped by carers' needs and is accessible to all carers.…
Age UK Newcastle and North Tyneside
To improve the quality of life for older people
Age Concern South Tyneside
Age Concern South Tyneside has the general aim to promote the well-being of all older people in South Tyneside, recognising their right to independence, fulfilment,dignity and choice, working with…
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Craigielea Nursing Home is one of 4 homes run by Solehawk 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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