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Housing 21 - Fountain Court

Housing 21 - Fountain Court is registered for home care and extra care housing in Gateshead, run by Housing 21. CQC rated it Good overall in August 2026 (last checked 5 August 2026). It is registered to support people living with dementia, older people, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment.

  • Home care
  • Extra care housing

Armstrong Street, Bensham, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4AF

What CQC says

Overall rating

Goodrated 2 months ago (5 August 2026)

The service is performing well and meeting expectations.

Last checked by CQC: 5 August 2026.

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The five key questions

CQC rates each service on five questions. Each has its own rating.

  • Is it safe?

    Goodrated 2 months ago (5 August 2026)
  • Is it effective?

    Goodrated 2 months ago (5 August 2026)
  • Is it caring?

    Goodrated 2 months ago (5 August 2026)
  • Is it responsive to people’s needs?

    Goodrated 2 months ago (5 August 2026)
  • Is it well-led?

    Goodrated 2 months ago (5 August 2026)

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About this service

Type of care
Home care, Extra care housing
Who it supports
Dementia, Older people, Physical disability, Sensory impairment, Learning disability or autism, Mental health needs
Registered since
15 November 2010
Local council area
Gateshead

Who runs it

Provider
Housing 21
Brand
BRAND Housing & Care 21
Kind of provider
Company or organisation

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