Barchester Healthcare
South Chowdene
Nursing home in Gateshead
Operated by Barchester Healthcare
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
South Chowdene is a care home run by Barchester Healthcare in Low Fell, a residential area of Gateshead, set among landscaped gardens. It has 42 registered beds and provides round-the-clock nursing care, alongside personal support for frail older people, people with long-term illness, people with disabilities, and people with sensory impairment. Respite and short-stay care are also available.
Care begins with an assessment, where possible before admission, completed with the person and their relatives. The resulting care plan records needs, risks, likes and dislikes, and shapes decisions about activities, any rehabilitation needs and meals, with the chef tailoring dishes to individual tastes. Reviews take place regularly with the person, their relatives, staff and relevant health professionals.
The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall, with Good grades for safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership. The report was published in 2026.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
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 SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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
South Chowdene is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 1 miles away. The local GP practice is FELL TOWER MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 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 Barchester Healthcare
South Chowdene is one of 242 homes run by Barchester Healthcare 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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