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Covent House

Covent House is a care home with nursing in Gateshead, run by Malhotra Care Homes Limited. CQC rated it Good overall in October 2025 (last checked 10 October 2025). It has 63 beds. It is registered to support people living with dementia and older people.

  • Care home with nursing

Durham Road, Birtley, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, DH3 2PF

What CQC says

Overall rating

Goodrated 1 year ago (10 October 2025)

The service is performing well and meeting expectations.

Last checked by CQC: 10 October 2025.

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The five key questions

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  • Is it safe?

    Goodrated 1 year ago (10 October 2025)
  • Is it effective?

    Goodrated 1 year ago (10 October 2025)
  • Is it caring?

    Goodrated 1 year ago (10 October 2025)
  • Is it responsive to people’s needs?

    Goodrated 1 year ago (10 October 2025)
  • Is it well-led?

    Goodrated 1 year ago (10 October 2025)

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About this service

Type of care
Care home with nursing
Who it supports
Dementia, Older people
Number of beds
63
Nursing care
Yes, nurses are on hand
Registered since
16 June 2011
Local council area
Gateshead

Who runs it

Provider
Malhotra Care Homes Limited
Brand
BRAND Prestwick Care
Kind of provider
Company or organisation

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