Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth

45 Elmfield Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 4BB

01912130707

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

1 February 2022

Provider

Eothen Homes Limited

Beds

37 beds

About Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth

Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth is a residential care home in Newcastle upon Tyne. Details of the latest CQC findings are set out below.

This residential home accommodates up to 37 people, including those living with dementia-related conditions. At inspection, 32 residents were residing there. The home maintains strong infection control practices with adequate stocks of personal protective equipment that are appropriately stored and managed.

Staff receive training on safe PPE use to minimise cross-contamination risks, with managers conducting regular observations and competency checks. The home carries out infection control audits to identify and address any issues promptly. Enhanced cleaning schedules have been implemented to ensure regularly touched surfaces are cleaned throughout the day, with comprehensive infection control policies and procedures in place across the service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 March 2022

Specialist Care

Older people

Facilities & Amenities

Garden

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 37 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE3 4BB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

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 13 February 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 1 February 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth'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 Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Eothen Residential Homes - Gosforth'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