Lindisfarne Birtley is a nursing home in Chester Le Street, run by Gainford Care Homes Limited. It has 66 registered beds and supports older people, people living with dementia, younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment.
CQC rated it Good overall in June 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 13 June 2025
Rated 1 year 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
Lindisfarne Birtley 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
Gainford Care Homes Limited runs 13 care homes registered with CQC: 12 Good, 1 Not yet rated.
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Glenbrooke House
Gateshead · NE9 6JE · Residential care home · 10 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 6 years ago
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Lindisfarne CLS Nursing
Chester Le Street, County Durham · DH2 2EP · Nursing home · 56 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 3 years ago
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Lindisfarne CLS Residential
Chester Le Street, County Durham · DH2 2EP · Nursing home · 30 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 3 years ago
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Lindisfarne Crawcrook
Ryton, Gateshead · NE40 4TS · Nursing home · 60 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 6 months ago
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Lindisfarne Newton Aycliffe
Newton Aycliffe, County Durham · DL5 7DZ · Nursing home · 56 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 1 year ago
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Lindisfarne Seaham
Seaham, County Durham · SR7 7TY · Nursing home · 62 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 7 years ago
All 13 homes run by Gainford Care Homes Limited →
Care homes nearby
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The Highlands
Chester Le Street, Gateshead · DH3 1LY · Residential care home · 14 beds0.1 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 7 years ago
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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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Covent House
Gateshead · DH3 2PF · Nursing home · 63 beds0.7 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 11 months ago
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Eighton Lodge Residential Care Home
Gateshead · NE9 7UB · Residential care home · 47 beds1.5 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 beds2.2 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 beds2.3 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: OutstandingR: GoodW: Good
Rated 11 months ago
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