Appletree Grange Care Home
Durham Road, Birtley, Chester-le-Street, Tyne & Wear DH3 2BH
Durham Road, Birtley, Chester-le-Street, Tyne & Wear DH3 2BH
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Operator's Description
"Appletree Grange is a 32-bedded, purpose-built home for frail older people and people living with dementia, providing residential care and specialised dementia care rather than nursing care. It is loc..." Show more "Appletree Grange is a 32-bedded, purpose-built home for frail older people and people living with dementia, providing residential care and specialised dementia care rather than nursing care. It is located between Newcastle and Durham in a quiet area of historic Chester-le-Street.Care at Appletree Grange is carefully planned to meet individual assessed need and to manage risk while preserving independence, dignity and choice. Close relationships with local health services help keep individual health and welfare under review. A dedicated Activities Coordinator assisted by the whole staff group helps ensure that there is a varied programme of meaningful activities, based both in the home and the community, on a group and one-to-one basis." Show less
Main Facts
Care home
Conditions cared for: Older people generally / People with dementia
Care period: Trial stay / Long stay / Respite care stay.
This home accommodates 32 residents in 32 single rooms (32 en suite). It was purpose built and has a garden. Overnight visitors can usually be accommodated.
The home is in an urban location. Bus stop 250 yards; shop 250 yards; post office 250 yards; town centre 2 mile(s); GP 1.5 mile(s); social centre 250 yards;
Residents may bring their own furniture and choose their room decoration. There is a lot of flexibility about meals. Residents can usually bring their pet. Activities are arranged daily. There are opportunities to pursue hobbies.
Housing Authority: Gateshead
Social Care Authority: Gateshead
Cost: Not available. Local Authority rates accepted. NHS Continuing Care Funding rate accepted.
Info updated: 27/06/2023