Philips Court

Philips Court is a nursing home in Gateshead, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 75 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Akari Care, which operates 28 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2011.

At its latest inspection, published June 2025, the CQC rated Philips Court 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.

Philips Court 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 Philips Court include Hawksbury House, Summerson House and Craigielea Nursing Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.