Rosewood House
Nursing home in Gateshead
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
Rosewood House is a nursing care home in Gateshead, North East England, with 78 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 with nursing care needs and encourages social engagement and participation in activities. Residents have access to outdoor space and indoor facilities.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 22 February 2023 · Last inspected 31 January 2023
Inspectors found a warm, friendly atmosphere at this care home, which supports up to 78 people and had 70 residents at the time of the visit. People and relatives described staff as caring and trustworthy, and staff were said to know people's preferences well and to provide support discreetly. The home was found to be clean and well kept, with enough staff on duty to meet people's needs.
- People and relatives described good relationships with staff, and people said they felt safe in the home.
- Inspectors found that people's nutrition was monitored, and people said the food was good, with a fair choice and enough to eat.
- The home was clean and well maintained, and staff followed good infection control practices.
- Staffing levels were judged sufficient to support people safely, and a range of activities was available to residents.
- Concerns about care, staffing and medicines management had been raised before the visit, which led to a focused inspection of the safe, effective and well-led areas.
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.
Care provided
Food hygiene rating
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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 SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
What Gateshead council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Rosewood House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 1.7 miles away. The local GP practice is BENSHAM FAMILY PRACTICE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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
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Gateshead Carers Association
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Age UK Gateshead Limited
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The North Tyneside Carers Centre
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Age UK Newcastle and North Tyneside
To improve the quality of life for older people
Age Concern South Tyneside
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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