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About
Ryton Towers is a 43-bed care home in Ryton, North East England. It is part of Wellburn Care Homes, a group operating across the North East region. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with an overall rating published in 2023. The CQC assessed it as Good for safety, effectiveness, care and leadership, and Outstanding for responsiveness to residents' needs.
The home provides care for older people requiring residential and nursing support. Wellburn Care Homes operates multiple facilities across Newcastle, Northumberland, Sunderland and York, each serving the local community in the North East.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 21 July 2023 · Last inspected 10 May 2023
Inspectors rated Ryton Towers good, a 43-bed residential home for people with dementia and personal care needs. The report describes end-of-life care as exceptional, with choices respected and families supported, and says staff are kind, know residents well, and get on with a supportive management team. Residents are reported to enjoy a wide range of activities and community links, and the home is described as safe, well maintained and well run.
- End-of-life care was described as exceptional, with people's choices respected and carried out
- Activities and community involvement were praised for their quality and variety
- Staff were described as kind and caring, knowing people's needs and preferences well
- The management team was described as supportive, with a positive culture and ongoing quality checks
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very 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 SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
98 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
Ryton Towers is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Victoria Infirmary, 5.6 miles away. The local GP practice is NEWBURN SURGERY, 1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Part of Wellburn Care Homes
Ryton Towers 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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