Craigielea Nursing Home

739 Durham Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE9 6AT

01914874121

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

11 January 2023

Provider

Solehawk Limited

Beds

60 beds

About Craigielea Nursing Home

Craigielea Nursing Home is a nursing home in Gateshead, providing accommodation and nursing care to adults, including some people living with dementia. Further detail on the CQC's most recent findings is set out below.

Craigielea Nursing Home provides accommodation, nursing and personal care for up to 60 people, some living with dementia. At inspection, 56 people were residing there.

The premises were safe with well-managed risks. The registered manager had implemented additional checks to ensure the home remained free from clutter and clean, with appropriate doors kept locked. People felt safe and well supported by staff, with relatives expressing confidence in how staff managed risks.

External professionals shared similar positive feedback about the safety and support provided.

Source: CQC inspection report, 3 February 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

En-suite RoomsActivities ProgrammeDining Room

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 60 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE9 6AT

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 3 February 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 11 January 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 29 June 2018: Good
CaringPublished 29 June 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 29 June 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Craigielea Nursing Home's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Craigielea Nursing Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Craigielea Nursing Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Craigielea Nursing Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees