Appletree Grange
Residential care home · Chester-le-Street
Durham Road, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2BH
Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Oct 2025
- 8.4Our score
- Beds32
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0191 410 2175
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 5 October 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringOutstanding
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Appletree Grange
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-125862133
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Appletree Grange
Appletree Grange provides residential and dementia care for older people, with support shaped around each resident’s life story, preferences and level of independence. The home’s wider approach combines personal support with opportunities for meaningful activity, social connection and a safe daily routine.
Meals are prepared on site using locally sourced meat and vegetables cooked on the day. Seasonal and nutritious menus include modified textured dishes when required, and residents and families can contribute to food choices through regular meetings. Barchester’s care model also includes respite and independent living services, although the specific home is presented as a residential setting for older people and those living with dementia.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Chester-le-Street
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather HouseChester-le-Street | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Covent HouseGateshead | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lindisfarne OustonChester-le-Street | 1.1 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| The GroveChester-le-Street | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Picktree Court Care HomeChester-le-Street | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington GrangeWashington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Springvale CourtGateshead | Good | 8.0 | |
| South ChowdeneGateshead | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bedewell GrangeHebburn | Good | 8.4 | |
| Harton GrangeSouth Shields | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| The HawthornsPeterlee | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Chester CourtBedlington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Meadow ParkBedlington | Good | 8.4 | |
| Station CourtAshington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Woodhorn ParkAshington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Briardene Care HomeBillingham | Outstanding | 9.6 | |
| North ParkDarlington | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Meals cooked on the premises
- Modified textured dishes
- Life-story led support
Suits: Older people needing residential or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Durham Road, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2BH
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Questions families ask
How much does Appletree Grange cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Appletree Grange for its weekly fee. As a guide, Gateshead council paid on average £996 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Appletree Grange whether it takes residents funded by Gateshead council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.