Ryton Towers

Whitewell Lane, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 3PG

01914138518

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

10 May 2023

Provider

Wellburn Care Homes Limited

Beds

43 beds

About Ryton Towers

Ryton Towers is a residential care home in Gateshead, providing personal care for people living with dementia and others who need support with daily living. Further details on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.

Ryton Towers accommodates up to 43 residents in a single building with extensive gardens, providing personal care and support for people living with dementia and those requiring assistance with daily activities. The home offers exceptional end-of-life care, ensuring people's choices about their final days are respected and enacted. Relatives and staff report feeling well-supported by the management team during these difficult times.

Residents enjoy a varied programme of activities and events that enables them to remain connected to the local community. Those spoken to during inspection consistently praised both the quality and range of opportunities available to them.

Source: CQC inspection report, 21 July 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The home has private grounds with lawns and patios, shared lounges, a reading corner and a cinema lounge.

Published on the provider's website, checked 21 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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 43 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE40 3PG

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 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 21 July 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 10 May 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 30 June 2018: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Outstanding
Well-led: Good

Read Ryton Towers'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 Ryton Towers, 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 Ryton Towers, 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 Ryton Towers'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