Glenbrooke House

Chowdene Bank, Low Fell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6JE

01913895810

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

13 June 2022

Provider

Gainford Care Homes Limited

Beds

10 beds

About Glenbrooke House

Glenbrooke House is a residential care home in Gateshead, providing personal care for people with learning disabilities. Details of its most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Glenbrooke House is a residential care home providing personal care for up to 10 people with learning disabilities. At the time of inspection, the home was at full capacity with 10 residents.

The provider demonstrated strong practice in supporting family connections by working with relatives to arrange visits suited to their needs, including window and outdoor visits during periods of restriction. Staff made particular efforts to maintain continuity of care by minimizing reliance on agency workers, with existing team members covering additional shifts to ensure residents benefited from consistent relationships with familiar carers.

Source: CQC inspection report, 29 June 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The home has ten private en-suite bedrooms with nurse call and entertainment systems.
Shared facilities include a dining/bistro area, quiet and television lounges, specialised bathing facilities and gardens with seating.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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: 10 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE9 6JE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; 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 25 January 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 13 June 2022.

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

Read Glenbrooke House'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 Glenbrooke House, 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 Glenbrooke House, 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 Glenbrooke House'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.

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