South Chowdene

South Chowdene is a nursing home in Gateshead, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 42 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Barchester Healthcare, which operates 237 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2011.

At its latest inspection, published January 2026, the CQC rated South Chowdene 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.

South Chowdene 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 South Chowdene include Glenbrooke House, Craigielea Nursing Home and Northbourne, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.