Care home
Dovecote Residential Care Home
Care home in Rowlands Gill, Gateshead
Sanctuary Care Limited
Dovecote Residential Care Home
Care home in Rowlands Gill, Gateshead
Operated by Sanctuary Care
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
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About
Dovecote Residential Care Home is a 61-bed care home in Rowlands Gill, North East England, operated by Sanctuary Care Limited. It provides residential care for older adults and was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2025, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home offers residential care in a supported setting for those requiring assistance with daily living and personal 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 CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
16 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 |
What Gateshead council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Dovecote Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Victoria Infirmary, 7.4 miles away. The local GP practice is CHOPWELL PRIMARY HEALTHCARE CENTRE, 1.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Rowlands Gill
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Rowlands Gill and District Community Centre
Our centre is self-financing and managed by volunteers. We provide a pleasant venue for local residents and groups. Activities include art, ladies choir, W.I. and day centre for the elderly (run…
Burnopfield Community Association
Burnopfield community association hold a number of activities for young and old alike Pandas Play School Parents Toddlers Ladies Keep Fit for over 50 yrs Kickboxing for children age 5 to 15yrs…
Pendower Good Neighbour House Project
The project has 4 main areas of work: Supporting residents to get improvements to the housing, environment, amenities and services for the estate. Capacity Building through: informal I.T., healthy…
Search: Services for Older People Cio
Promoting and protecting the welfare and wellbeing of older people in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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…
Part of Sanctuary Care
Dovecote Residential Care Home is one of 132 homes run by Sanctuary 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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