Briarwood is a nursing home in Blaydon On Tyne in Gateshead, run by Everyturn. It is registered for up to 26 residents and supports older people, people living with dementia, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with mental health needs.
Its latest CQC rating, published March 2026, is Good overall, and Good in all five key questions. For comparison, 96% of care homes in Gateshead are rated Good or Outstanding.
CQC rating
Good
Published 19 March 2026
Rated 6 months ago
- SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Good
- EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?Good
- CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?Good
- ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?Good
- Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?Good
Read the full inspection report on cqc.org.uk ↗
How it compares in Gateshead
Briarwood is in the Good tier, alongside 35 other homes in Gateshead.
Of the 48 rated care homes here, 96% are Good or Outstanding
(England: 83%).
- Outstanding 2 (4%)
- Good, with Outstanding areas 4 (8%)
- Good 36 (75%)
- Good, with an area to improve 4 (8%)
- Requires improvement 2 (4%)
Half of Gateshead's ratings are more than 1.9 years old. How tiers work
See all 48 care homes in Gateshead →
The provider's other homes
Everyturn runs 6 care homes registered with CQC: 5 Good, 1 Not yet rated.
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Alderwood
Gateshead · NE8 1XD · Nursing home · 29 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 7 months ago
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Coalway Lane
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gateshead · NE16 3EY · Nursing home · 20 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 9 months ago
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Pinetree Lodge
Gateshead · NE9 5BY · Nursing home · 34 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 6 months ago
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Jubilee Mews
Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE3 3DX · Nursing home · 12 beds
Good
S: Requires improvementE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 5 months ago
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Woodland House
Beckenham, Bromley · BR3 3BX · Nursing home · 6 beds
Not yet rated
S: not ratedE: not ratedC: not ratedR: not ratedW: not rated
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Care homes nearby
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Hadrian House
Blaydon On Tyne, Gateshead · NE21 4AG · Residential care home · 63 beds0.1 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 7 years ago
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The Oaks Care Home
Blaydon-On-Tyne, Gateshead · NE21 4PU · Residential care home · 9 beds0.3 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 4 months ago
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Blaydon Lodge
Blaydon On Tyne, Gateshead · NE21 5AS · Residential care home · 2 beds0.6 km
★Outstanding
S: GoodE: GoodC: OutstandingR: GoodW: Outstanding
Rated 8 years ago
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Waverley Lodge
Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE15 8AY · Nursing home · 45 beds1.8 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 8 years ago
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Connie Lewcock Resource Centre
Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE15 7LQ · Residential care home · 21 beds2.4 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 7 years ago
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Brooke House
Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE15 7AY · Nursing home · 50 beds2.5 km
★Outstanding
S: GoodE: GoodC: OutstandingR: GoodW: Outstanding
Rated 6 years ago
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