Eighton Lodge Residential Care Home
Residential care home in Gateshead
Operated by Wellburn Care Homes
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
Eighton Lodge is a residential care home in Low Eighton, on the edge of Low Fell in Gateshead, and is part of the Wellburn group. The home sits in 1.5 acres of private grounds, which include lawned gardens, patio areas and a greenhouse, with open views over the surroundings. Residents can use spacious lounges, a reading corner and a cinema lounge, as well as more private spaces for time with family. Support is available around the clock, and a Lifestyle Coordinator plans daily activities and outings to places such as the theatre, exhibitions and the seaside.
The Care Quality Commission rates Eighton Lodge Good overall, with Good ratings for safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led care. The home has 47 registered beds and provides residential care.
Care provided
Facilities
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
361 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Eighton Lodge Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 1.8 miles away. The local GP practice is WREKENTON MEDICAL GROUP, 1.1 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…
Part of Wellburn Care Homes
Eighton Lodge Residential Care Home is one of 14 homes run by Wellburn Care Homes 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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