Housing & Care 21

Housing 21 - Fountain Court

Home care agency in Gateshead

Operated by Housing & Care 21

CQC GoodDementia
AddressArmstrong Street, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 4AF

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About

Housing 21 - Fountain Court is a home care agency run by Housing & Care 21, a not-for-profit provider. It delivers care and support in people's own homes, with its office in Gateshead, North East England. Its care focus is dementia, and it supports older people aged 65 and over, as well as people with dementia, physical disabilities, mental health needs, sensory impairment and learning disabilities.

The Care Quality Commission rates the agency Good overall, with Good ratings for the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led key questions. The report was published in 2026.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Learning disabilities
Mental health
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment

What's nearby

GP surgery800 m
Hospital1.6 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — Housing 21 - Fountain Court will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

Housing 21 - Fountain Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 1.6 miles away. The local GP practice is BENSHAM FAMILY PRACTICE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Queen Elizabeth Hospital · 1.6 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
BENSHAM FAMILY PRACTICE · 0.5 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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