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Lindisfarne Birtley is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Chester Le Street, County Durham. It is operated by Gainford Care Homes Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, dementia, mental health, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Lindisfarne Birtley 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 Lindisfarne Birtley in June 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.
Lindisfarne Birtley is located in Chester Le Street, within the Gateshead local authority area in North East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Durham Road, Birtley, Birtley, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 1LU |
| Phone | 01914 920738 |
| Website | www.gainfordcarehomes.com |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Region | North East |
| Last inspection | 13 June 2025 |
| Provider | Gainford Care Homes Limited |
Is Lindisfarne Birtley registered with the CQC?
Yes. Lindisfarne Birtley 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/1-125940690
What type of care does Lindisfarne Birtley provide?
Lindisfarne Birtley provides nursing homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, mental health conditions.
How do I contact Lindisfarne Birtley?
You can contact Lindisfarne Birtley by phone on 01914 920738, or visit them at Durham Road, Birtley, Birtley, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 1LU.
What is Lindisfarne Birtley's CQC rating?
Lindisfarne Birtley 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/1-125940690
What are Lindisfarne Birtley's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Lindisfarne Birtley's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Chester Le Street?
There are 14 CQC-registered care homes in Chester Le Street. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/chester-le-street.
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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