Lindisfarne Birtley
Nursing home in Chester-le-Street, Gateshead
Operated by Gainford Care Homes
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About
Lindisfarne Birtley is a care home in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, providing general nursing and residential care, with specialist support for people living with dementia. The home has 66 bedrooms across three floors, and the lower floor is set up for residents who need nursing care, with a dining room and lounge arranged so that staff can keep an easy view of the space and residents can mix socially. The building is fully wheelchair accessible and is located in the centre of Birtley. Residents have access to a patio and to pleasant surrounding landscapes, and the home has its own hairdressing salon. Meals are home cooked by a kitchen team that caters for dietary needs, and families are welcome at mealtimes. A weekly GP clinic, visits from district nurses, and chiropody and optician clinics are provided on site. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings for safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and well-led care.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 50 m away
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
231 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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 |
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Local health safety net
Lindisfarne Birtley is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 2.7 miles away. The local GP practice is BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP, 0.6 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Chester-le-Street
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Age Concern Durham County
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Age Concern Durham County
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Gateshead Older People's Assembly
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Gateshead Carers Association
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Age UK Gateshead Limited
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Part of Gainford Care Homes
Lindisfarne Birtley is one of 12 homes run by Gainford 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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