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Covent House is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. It is operated by Malhotra Care Homes Limited.
The home provides specialist care for dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Covent House provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Covent House in October 2025 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Covent House is located in Gateshead, within the Gateshead local authority area in North East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Durham Road, Birtley, Birtley, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, DH3 2PF |
| Phone | 01914 104444 |
| Website | www.prestwickcare.co.uk |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Region | North East |
| Last inspection | 10 October 2025 |
| Provider | Malhotra Care Homes Limited |
Is Covent House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Covent House is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-240735527
What type of care does Covent House provide?
Covent House provides nursing homes, specialising in dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Covent House?
You can contact Covent House by phone on 01914 104444, or visit them at Durham Road, Birtley, Birtley, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, DH3 2PF.
What is Covent House's CQC rating?
Covent House has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-240735527
What are Covent House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Covent House's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Requires improvement, Well-led: Requires improvement.
How many care homes are in Gateshead?
There are 45 CQC-registered care homes in Gateshead. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/gateshead.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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