Akari Care Limited
Wallace House
Care home in Gateshead
Operated by Akari Care
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
Wallace House is a 40-bed care home in Gateshead, operated by Akari Care Limited. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2023).
The home provides care and support to residents, with a focus on meeting individual needs and preferences.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 12 October 2023 · Last inspected 3 August 2023
Inspectors found that people and their relatives were very positive about the care at this care home, and people said they felt safe with staff who had the skills to support them. Staff were recruited safely, received induction and ongoing training, and had regular supervision, and the home had been refurbished with an emphasis on independence and personal interests. The report describes a positive staff culture and approachable management.
- Staff were recruited safely and there were enough staff on duty to support people.
- Medicines were managed safely, with regular checks by the registered manager and staff competency assessments.
- Care plans were person-centred, and people and relatives were involved at each stage of planning.
- Feedback from people, relatives and staff was positive, and the provider acted on the suggestions it received.
- The registered manager had an action plan for further improvements to some areas of the service, including the garden.
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 October 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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 ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Wallace House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Victoria Infirmary, 2 miles away. The local GP practice is GLENPARK & TEAMS MEDICAL SERVICES, 0.1 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
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 Akari Care
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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