Sheltered accommodation
We have 36 sheltered schemes (1433 properties), helping older people to live independently. This housing is a mix of flats, bungalows, and one extra-care scheme.
All schemes benefit from communal lounges, where our sheltered scheme officers support a programme of activities to help tackle social isolation and encourage a sense of community.

Greenfields is in the outer west of Gateshead in Ryton, next to Emmaville. There are bus links to Gateshead town centre and Blaydon bus station.

Kays Cottages is in the East of Gateshead in Windy Nook. There are good transport links to Gateshead centre and Newcastle, and it is close to the QE Hospital.

Lansbury Close is in the south of Gateshead in Birtley. Birtley high street is a short distance away, with shops, a library and a large supermarket.

Leyburn Place is in the south of Gateshead in Birtley. Birtley high street is a short distance away, with shops, a library and a large supermarket.

Rydal Crescent is in the outer west of Gateshead in Winlaton, close to Blaydon and Rowlands Gill. There are bus links to Gateshead and Blaydon bus station.

Bensham Court is in central Gateshead, where there is a range of shopping facilities, a medical centre, and a post office.

Cheshire Avenue is at the end of Durham Road just before it becomes Chester-le-St. It has good bus links to Birtley High Street and Gateshead and Newcastle.

Croftside is in the south of Gateshead in Birtley. Birtley high street is a short distance away, with shops, a library, and a large supermarket.

Emmaville is in the outer west of Gateshead in Ryton, close to a greenfield site. There are bus links to Gateshead town centre and Blaydon bus station.