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South Chowdene is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. It is operated by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, South Chowdene 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 South Chowdene in January 2026 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.
South Chowdene is located in Gateshead, within the Gateshead local authority area in North East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Chowdene Bank, Low Fell, Low Fell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6JE |
| Phone | 01914 910861 |
| Website | www.barchester.com |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Region | North East |
| Last inspection | 5 January 2026 |
| Provider | Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited |
Is South Chowdene registered with the CQC?
Yes. South Chowdene 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/1-125861945
What type of care does South Chowdene provide?
South Chowdene provides nursing homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, caring for adults over 65 yrs, physical disabilities.
How do I contact South Chowdene?
You can contact South Chowdene by phone on 01914 910861, or visit them at Chowdene Bank, Low Fell, Low Fell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6JE.
What is South Chowdene's CQC rating?
South Chowdene 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/1-125861945
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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