Covent House is a nursing home in Gateshead, run by Malhotra Care Homes Limited (part of Prestwick Care). It has 63 registered beds and supports older people and people living with dementia.
CQC rated it Good overall in October 2025, and Good in all five key questions. Across Gateshead, 96% of the 48 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding.
CQC rating
Good
Published 10 October 2025
Rated 11 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
Covent House 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
Malhotra Care Homes Limited runs 11 care homes registered with CQC: 2 Outstanding, 8 Good, 1 Not yet rated.
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Bede House
Sunderland · SR2 0HG · Nursing home · 66 beds
★Outstanding
S: GoodE: GoodC: OutstandingR: GoodW: Outstanding
Rated 10 months ago
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Melton House
Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE3 5PJ · Nursing home · 67 beds
★Outstanding
S: GoodE: GoodC: OutstandingR: GoodW: Outstanding
Rated 9 months ago
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Cestria House Residential Home
Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE2 2DR · Residential care home · 21 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: OutstandingW: Good
Rated 6 years ago
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Abbey Court
Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE3 3UW · Nursing home · 44 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 2 years ago
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Addison Court
Ryton, Gateshead · NE40 4EP · Nursing home · 62 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 1 year ago
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Heatherfield Care Home
Cramlington, North Tyneside · NE23 7RD · Nursing home · 74 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 3 years ago
All 11 homes run by Malhotra Care Homes Limited →
Care homes nearby
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The Grove
Chester Le Street, Gateshead · DH3 1AJ · Residential care home · 8 beds0.5 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 6 years ago
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The Highlands
Chester Le Street, Gateshead · DH3 1LY · Residential care home · 14 beds0.7 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 7 years ago
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Lindisfarne Birtley
Chester Le Street, Gateshead · DH3 1LU · Nursing home · 66 beds0.7 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 1 year ago
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Heather House
Chester Le Street, Gateshead · DH3 2BA · Residential care home · 11 beds1.5 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 7 years ago
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Appletree Grange
Chester Le Street, Gateshead · DH3 2BH · Residential care home · 32 beds1.6 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: OutstandingR: GoodW: Good
Rated 11 months ago
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Eighton Lodge Residential Care Home
Gateshead · NE9 7UB · Residential care home · 47 beds2.2 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 1 year ago
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