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Briarwood
Whitmore Road, Blaydon On Tyne, NE21 4AN — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Briarwood was rated
Rating published 19/03/2026. Read the full inspection report.
- 26 bedsRegistered capacity
- GatesheadCouncil for care funding
- 01914 148374Care home's own number
- Four Seasons Health CareOperator
- 10th May 2011Registered since
- Mental Health Concern, NE13 6DSRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Briarwood
Briarwood is a Care Home in Blaydon On Tyne, Tyne and Wear, offering Nursing, Dementia and Respite care.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
Dementia care
Dementia specialisms
Medication support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Briarwood been given by the regulator?
Briarwood holds an overall CQC rating of "Good", last assessed in September 2019.
What types of care does Briarwood provide?
Briarwood's care offering covers Nursing, Dementia and Respite care.
How many rooms does Briarwood have?
Briarwood has 24 rooms.
Does Briarwood provide Residential care?
Residential care is not something Briarwood currently offers.
Does Briarwood offer Respite care?
Briarwood does offer Respite care.
Does Briarwood provide care for people with Dementia?
Yes. Briarwood does provide care for people with Dementia.
What Local Authority does Briarwood come under?
Briarwood falls under the local authority area of Gateshead.