Covent House
Nursing Care
10 October 2025
Malhotra Care Homes Limited
63 beds
About Covent House
Covent House is a nursing care home in Gateshead, providing accommodation and nursing care for people, including those living with dementia. Details of its most recent CQC assessment are set out below.
Covent House provides accommodation, nursing and personal care for up to 63 people, including those living with dementia. At the time of assessment, 60 people were living at the home. The CQC rated it Good overall, finding the provider had resolved previous governance concerns and now met legal requirements in this area.
Inspectors found risks were well managed, staffing levels were sufficient, and medicines were handled safely. People received kind, person-centred support, with staff communicating effectively and respecting individual choices. Relatives praised the care and the manager's approachability, and quality assurance processes, including audits and regular consultation with people and staff, supported consistent standards.
Source: CQC assessment, 10 October 2025
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Location
Durham Road, Birtley, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, DH3 2PF
Covent House
CQC overall rating
Last inspection: 10 October 2025
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