Briarwood

Briarwood is a nursing home in Blaydon On Tyne, in the Gateshead council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 26 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Everyturn, which operates 6 care homes in England. The home has been registered since May 2011.

At its latest inspection, published March 2026, the CQC rated Briarwood Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Briarwood has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Gateshead with a fee on record typically charge about £1,161 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 50 registered care homes in Gateshead. The nearest to Briarwood include Hadrian House, Hadrian House and The Oaks Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.