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Lanchester Court

Lanchester Court, Lanchester Avenue, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7AL

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 21 September 2021

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Last inspected 23 June 2021

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 21 Sept 2021

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Requires Improvement
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating improved from Requires improvement

7 rated inspections on record · First rated August 2015

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

47.9% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

0.9 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Wrekenton Health Centre

0.2 mi

8 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

HealthHub Pharmacy

0.2 mi

13 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

1.2 mi

6 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Gateshead (2025–26)

£888

per week, residential

£950

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

306

Most common: shoplifting

Elderly population

17.6% of people in Gateshead are aged 65 or over

54.5

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Provider

Careline Lifestyles (UK) Ltd

6

locations

100%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds22
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
Last inspected23 June 2021
Registered with CQC since7 January 2011
Registered managerGrace Coleby

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsCaring for people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health ActDementiaEating disordersLearning disabilitiesMental health conditionsPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentSubstance misuse problems

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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