Northbourne
Verified with regulatory, financial, and public review data · April 2026
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At a Glance
The key facts for shortlisting Northbourne.
Quality
Rated Outstanding · no recent inspection on record
Costs
£4,696 - £4,696 / month (estimate)
Availability
1 places currently available
Location
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About Northbourne
Anchor's Northbourne is a Gateshead care home, located in a quiet setting in Low Fell. The home provides residential and dementia care for up to 33 older people.
Description source: Official registration profile
Care & Medical
Can this home safely meet your care needs?
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Care Capabilities
Service Types
What type of care is provided
Officially Registered Services
Registered with the regulator for
Specialisms
Specialist experience with
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Conditions
Can support people living with
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Additional Conditions & Support
Additional support for
Care Fit at a Glance
Only on RightCareHomeHow well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.
Likely a good fit if you need
- Dementia support
- Wheelchair access
- Secure garden/area
- Palliative or end-of-life support
Important questions before deciding
- How do you support residents who wander or become distressed?
- How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
- How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?
Staffing
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Medication Support
Medication data not yet available (N/A) — pending enrichment
Daily Life
Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?
Review activities, food quality, and facilities that most affect your relative's everyday wellbeing.
Activities & Social Life
Only on RightCareHomeSocial life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.
8 activities listed
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Dining & Nutrition
2 dining services listed
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Dining Services
Facilities & Features
4 feature groups available
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Accessibility
Rooms
Safety & Security
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Lifestyle & Amenities
Safety & Quality
How safe and well-led is this home right now?
Use CQC ratings, enforcement context, and stability signals to spot confidence or risk.
Quality Snapshot
Current inspection ratings and how they compare to previous assessments.
Inspection Ratings by Category
This rating is based on an inspection over two years ago. The Care Home Check report tracks whether conditions have changed since then.
Costs & Funding
Can this option work for your budget now and long-term?
See weekly and monthly estimates first, then check which funding routes are realistic.
Costs & Funding
Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.
Typical weekly care cost
£1,080 - £1,080 per week
≈ £4,696 - £4,696 per month
Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.
You may pay less if eligible for council or NHS-funded care.
How care at this home can be funded
You pay the full fee directly. Applies if savings and property exceed £23,250.
Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.
The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.
The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.
Not sure how you'd pay for care?
This home accepts council and NHS funding. Our Funding Guide checks whether you qualify — covering NHS-funded care, council support and Deferred Payment Agreements.
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What's Included
Weekly fee includes personal care, accommodation, utilities, meals, snacks, laundry, TV licence (75+), housekeeping.
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Family Feedback
What do families consistently say?
Focus on repeated patterns that indicate strengths and the questions worth asking on your visit.
What Families Say
We read every public review families have left about this home — across Google, care directories, and independent platforms — to find the patterns a star rating cannot show.
Based on early family feedback — we recommend confirming these patterns on your visit.
What Families Say
Families consistently mention strong day-to-day support, with a few practical points worth checking on your visit.
How Families Rate This Home
Based on 461 detailed ratings across 11 aspects
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Families value most
Most frequent family priorities:
- warm, welcoming atmosphere (Medium impact · 19 mentions)
- staff treating residents with dignity and respect (Medium impact · 22 mentions)
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- responsive, supportive staff team (Medium impact · 21 mentions)
- varied activities and social opportunities (Medium impact · 17 mentions)
Questions to ask on your visit
- Ask about recent management changes and impact on daily routines
- Observe staff response times at entrance and during visits
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- Check how personal belongings are tracked and returned
Signals to review before deciding
Potential risk signals to validate during your visit:
- recent management change concerns (1 mention)High priority
- decline in response times at entrance (1 mention)Medium priority
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- occasional missing personal items (2 mentions)Lower priority
What Families Are Saying
“The staff treated her with humanity, kindness, respect and dignity. Nothing was too much trouble for them and Mam always felt loved and secure.”
— Family member
“There is always a lovely atmosphere when I go and visit and mam has made lots of friends. I know I can go home knowing mam is safe and looked after.”
— Family member
Rating Trends Over Time
This home has 9 years of review data. See which aspects are improving, which need attention, and how recent ratings compare.
See full trends — £49Who this home may suit
- Older adults seeking a friendly, home-like setting
- People living with dementia needing tailored support
- Families valuing open communication and regular updates
Decision gaps before shortlisting
Impact of recent management change on daily care
Recent negative review links management change to decline in standards; families need clarity on stability.
Request a meeting with current manager to discuss changes and plans for improvement.
Consistency of staff team after management change
Staff turnover can affect continuity of care and relationships.
Ask for information on staff retention and recent changes.
Handling of missing personal items
Loss of sentimental items can distress residents and families.
Request details on lost property procedures and compensation.
Most-mentioned positives
Common positive phrases seen across family feedback:
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Signals to check on visit
Repeated concern phrases and risk checks:
In families' own words
“The staff treated her with humanity, kindness, respect and dignity. Nothing was too much trouble for them and Mam always felt loved and secure.”
“There is always a lovely atmosphere when I go and visit and mam has made lots of friends. I know I can go home knowing mam is safe and looked after.”
Staff perspective
Family reviews tell you how care feels from the outside. But the people delivering that care have their own story — about workload, management, and whether they feel supported to do their job well.
The Care Home Check report checks employee feedback from recruitment platforms to check whether staff satisfaction aligns with what families experience.
Ready to verify what family feedback may be pointing to?
Care Home Check combines review patterns with finance, staffing and inspection context, then turns them into better visit questions before you decide.
Independent checks before you decide
Location & Practical
Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?
Assess travel convenience, nearby services, and neighbourhood context for family peace of mind.
Practical Information
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Location & Neighbourhood
Only on RightCareHomeDurham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5AR
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Neighbourhood
Nearest green space
488m away
Transport access
5/10
Local amenities
10/10
Next Steps
What should you do before making a final decision?
Use the visit checklist and FAQs to compare homes confidently and avoid costly mistakes.
Common Questions About Northbourne
Visit Checklist
Use this short checklist during your visit to Northbourne and compare answers across homes.
Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?
Confirms transparency on current quality.
What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?
Shows whether support is consistent around the clock.
How are families updated when needs change?
Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.
Can we see an example care plan review timeline?
Helps confirm how quickly the team adapts care.
May we speak with a current resident family member?
Gives an independent perspective before deciding.
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Care Home Check
What this page cannot tell you
You have seen the public picture. The Care Home Check report checks the things families usually only discover after moving in — finances, staffing reality, and what to ask on your visit.
Public warning signs are already visible
We can already see early warning signals in public data. The full report checks whether they are isolated issues or part of a wider pattern.
Public signals already visible on this page
Is this home financially sound?
We check the company accounts, ownership changes, and director history — the things that show whether a home is stable for years to come.
Know before you commit, not after.
What do staff actually experience?
Employee reviews from recruitment platforms reveal whether staff feel supported and well-managed — which directly shapes the care your relative receives.
The inside view families rarely see.
What should you ask on your visit?
Based on everything we find — inspections, reviews, finances, staffing — we write questions specific to this home, so your visit leads to real answers.
Turn a guided tour into a proper conversation.
Independent checks before you decide