Barchester Appletree Grange Care Home

Durham Road, Birtley, Chester le Street DH3 2BH
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  • Barchester Appletree Grange Care Home, Chester le Street
Appletree Grange is located between Newcastle and Durham, in the historic town of Chester-le-Street. The facility provides exceptional residential care and also provides first-class person-centred dementia care in a Memory Lane Community.

A team of highly-qualified and attentive staff really focuses on the individual needs of residents with a tailored care plan for each person. The activities programme is also crafted to meet the interests and hobbies of all residents.

Along with accommodation for dementia and Alzheimer’s sufferers, Appletree Grange also welcomes individuals in need of temporary respite care or long-term residential care.
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Care Provided by Barchester Appletree Grange Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 32 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1182 – £1350

This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Barchester Appletree Grange Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Barchester Appletree Grange Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

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Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Naomi Chukwudochie (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2003
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (32)

Barchester Appletree Grange Care Home Reviews (72)

9.7

Barchester Appletree Grange Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.676) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Appletree Grange Care Home has 72 reviews.

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Review from P C (Son of Resident) published on 23 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my mother came to Barchester Appletree Grange Care Home, I have been more than happy with the care from the staff. They always keep me updated with mUm's care plan and her well-being.
Manager and staff are always busy with the residents, making sure they are well looked after.
Nice to see that
all areas are getting refurbished.
Reply from Jane Longstaff, On behalf of Appletree Grange at Barchester Appletree Grange Care HomeThank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from Christine C (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 22 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment my mother-in-law came to this home, I felt as if she was totally cared for, the manager and now they have a temporary manager and all staff are fabulous. The home is currently getting redecorated to a very high standard and there are daytime activities which help their days being entertained.
I can't stress enough about the fantastic staff.
Reply from Jane Longstaff, On behalf of Appletree Grange at Barchester Appletree Grange Care HomeThank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from T H (Son of Resident) published on 18 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Clean, tidy rooms.
Friendly, efficient staff.
Mother receives the care and attention she needs.
Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Appletree Grange Care HomeThank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from A G (Relative of Resident) published on 12 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My parent receives excellent care from staff. Manager and carers are friendly and welcoming any time of day or night. Activities were amazing, but have dwindled off recently, hopefully, this will pick up again soon. I definitely recommend Appletree Grange to potential new residents and families.
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the home is let down by Barchester and needs an upgrade inside and out. The building is unappealing and doesn't do justice to the wonderful staff inside. Rooms are shabby and need painting, curtains and bedspreads are dull and dingy, drawers, wardrobes are old and need replacing with furniture fit for purpose. Barchester claims they have invested in refurbishments since 2015, but it appears Appletree has been overlooked; maybe the refurbishments are focused on the bigger, more lucrative homes. Thanks to the dedicated staff my parent is happy, safe and content and because of dementia unaware of their surroundings, but families are aware. It saddens me that loved ones and staff seem to have been forgotten by the owners.
Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Appletree Grange Care HomeThank you for taking the time to write a review for Appletree Grange and for your very kind words about our staff. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team and to the quality standard that we expect within every Barchester home, your feedback will be shared with all our team members. I am sorry to hear you feel our home décor and facilities are not up to standard. Barchester has been investing in a major refurbishment programme since 2015 which goes into established homes and works with the home staff and residents to create wonderful redesigns and updates to ensure our homes reflect the high standard of service we provide. I appreciate your feedback and will certainly look at areas we can improve the environment going forward.
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Review from D G (Son of Resident) published on 15 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Appletree Grange staff made my dad's stay at the care home a contented one they treated him with care, dignity and most importantly made him happy. Unfortunately, my dad died on the 14th of April 2023 but only the Friday before his death he was dancing with the carers as they had a singer performing.
We will always be grateful to the manager and her team for looking after him.
Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Appletree Grange Care HomeThank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from S M (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This review is related to the end-of-life care our mother received. The professional support from four particular members of staff and others was outstanding. Their commitment to our mother's comfort, dignity, medical, spiritual and social needs was outstanding. She died peacefully, pain-free and in
comfort. In addition, the support to the family was compassionate, kind and caring. This is professional residential care at its best. Thank you.
Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Appletree Grange Care HomeCondolences to you and the family at this time. Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from J T (Son of Resident) published on 23 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff and home are very good.
Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Appletree Grange Care HomeThank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from Charlotte L (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 22 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Always friendly, and Granny is always very happy.
Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Appletree Grange Care HomeThank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from Danielle L (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Always a pleasure to visit Mum in the home. She is always allowed to choose her clothes, what she wants to do and her carers. The manager is always happy to answer any questions and is always reassuring in all my questions. Always feels comfortable coming to talk.
Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Appletree Grange Care HomeThank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from E R (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our mum has been at Appletree for 2 years in February and has been very well cared for and happy. The staff are all wonderful and do a fantastic job and are very hard working, but I feel there is a need for more staff to refill permanent jobs of people who have left of late, hopefully, it will improve
very soon! Activities have been non-existent of late but things are on the up with wonderful new activities lady with good ideas, doing a fab job. The home could do with a total refurb inside and out, hope it happens very soon, spending some money would make a huge difference.
Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Appletree Grange Care HomeThank you for taking the time to write a review for Appletree Grange and for your very kind words about our staff. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team and to the quality standard that we expect within every Barchester home, your feedback will be shared with all our team members. I am sorry to hear you feel our home décor and facilities are not up to standard. Barchester have been investing in a major refurbishment programme since 2015 which goes into established homes and works with the home staff and residents to create wonderful redesigns and updates to ensure our homes reflect the high standard of service we provide. I appreciate your feedback and will certainly look at areas we can improve the environment going forward.
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Review from Marjorie F (Niece of Resident) published on 27 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
With regret, I have had to place my aunt in a care home but it became necessary for her increasing needs and safety. Appletree Grange is close by and was recommended by a friend. I have had experience with other care homes and can say that Appletree Grange is the best because of the care I see given
to all residents, the staff are amazing. I have been into smarter homes but it is all about how hard staff try to make residents' lives as comfortable as possible. I would recommend this care home to others.
Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Appletree Grange Care HomeThank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from K G (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Generally happy with the care she has been given and she has never complained about anything I live near the home and visit often.
One issue is the lack of parking facilities and we have to often park at the nearby garden centre.
Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Appletree Grange Care HomeThank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from J A (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 30 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The manager/deputy are a credit to your company. Excellent staff, attentive, caring, efficient and knowledgable. The rooms are shabby and require painting badly. Bedspreads are worn and dated, the furniture is old, drawers stiff, wardrobe doors stick, cabinets chipped. Tv's no signal and no remotes.
The place is let down by the communal area, chairs have seen better days and need better covers on. Table for coffees needs to be more stable. The home itself is ready for an upgrade to reflect the staff and their dedication and excellent service they provide.
Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Appletree Grange Care HomeThank you for taking the time to write a review for Appletree Grange and for your very kind words about our staff. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team and to the quality standard that we expect within every Barchester home, your feedback will be shared with all our team members. I am sorry to hear you feel our home décor and facilities are not up to standard. Barchester have been investing in a major refurbishment programme since 2015 which goes into established homes and works with the home staff and residents to create wonderful redesigns and updates to ensure our homes reflect the high standard of service we provide. I appreciate your feedback and will certainly look at areas we can improve the environment going forward.
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Review from G R (Wife of Resident) published on 21 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After a tough start, the resident has settled down really well. The resident wouldn't have gotten the excellent medical attention that has been received here. Seems happy with meals.
Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Appletree Grange Care HomeThank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from H W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 21 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are very friendly and kind and offer much support and care to residents. Rooms are tidy and well kept - very cosy. Management is outstanding and made it very easy to communicate with family members and is very compassionate. All meals are given to residents at a very high standard with different
options. Would highly recommend the home.
Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Appletree Grange Care HomeThank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from Sharon W (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care Mam has received has been superb. Especially during the whole pandemic. The staff are kind, loving and caring and always treat Mam with the utmost respect. The manager has gone above and beyond with her help and support, which has been so comforting to my family in Australia. I know Mam is
in the best hands possible, and I am very grateful to all the staff who make this possible.
Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Appletree Grange Care HomeThank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from M L (Wife of Resident) published on 8 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so glad I was able to get my husband into Appletree Grange. It satisfied all of my needs for him and everyone is friendly.
Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Appletree Grange Care HomeThank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from K P (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Although we got off to a shaky start when mum entered the home about 18 months ago, I guess mainly around mum leaving her much loved family home and all of us getting used to new people and a new regime in our lives. To see her now settled and comfortable and cared for is a testimony to the staff here.
From the new manager, administration and carers a huge thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have and are making a difference. Keep doing what you are doing, you're fab!
Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Appletree Grange Care HomeThank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from L W (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely friendly staff. A pleasure to visit and absolutely nipping clean.
Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Appletree Grange Care HomeThank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from Dacid M (Son of Resident) published on 6 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been in Barchester Appletree Grange for eighteen months and after initially not settling down has settled in really well, taking part in activities and enjoying the entertainment up until Covid restricted admission to the home. I have no problem recommending Appletree Grange and their
staff.
Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Appletree Grange Care HomeThank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.676)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.676) out of 10 for Barchester Appletree Grange Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.676 for Barchester Appletree Grange Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (183 Excellents x 5) + (59 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 253 Ratings = 4.676
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barchester Appletree Grange Care Home is based on 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 32 registered maximum number of service users is 6.4, which has been reached with 22 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 17 Jul 2025

Overall Good

  • Caring Outstanding
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (9)

Naomi

Naomi Chukwudochie

Job Title: General Manager Joined: 2022

My name is Naomi, and I am General Manager, formerly Deputy Manager at Appletree Grange. With extensive experience in leadership and management, I bring a strong background in both operational oversight and compassionate care delivery.


Originally trained in Information Technology, I hold a Master’s degree, a Level 3 Diploma in Nursing, a Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management, and a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management. My IT background has significantly enhanced my effectiveness in the care sector, particularly with the implementation and utilisation of the Enable digital platform at Appletree Grange, which supports real-time, person-centred care delivery and clinical documentation.


My role as acting Manager is not just a professional position—it is a passion that gives me immense joy and fulfilment. Every day, I am motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents, ensuring their dignity, comfort, and well-being remain at the heart of everything we do at Appletree Grange.

Emma

Emma Upshall

Job Title: Home Administrator Joined: 2025

Hi, my name is Emma, and I am the Home Administrator here at Appletree Grange!


I have a strong background in adult social care, and after over 10 years in the sector, I am committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care that upholds the dignity and independence of every individual. I have worked in various care settings, from small residential homes to large-scale facilities, with a particular focus on supporting friends, relatives and friends

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David Scott

Job Title: Head Chef

Hi, my name is David, and I am the Head Chef here at Appletree Grange. I bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the home and have worked in the hospitality sector since I was 17 years old. I have previously cooked in hotels, restaurants, and in the army. Cooking is a passion of mine, and I love seeing our lovely residents enjoying their meals. Here at Appletree Grange, we provide a wonderful choice of delicious and wholesome dishes. The food and the dining experience at Appletree Grange are recognised as an integral part of the lifestyle here at the home, and I am responsible for managing the catering team, ensuring they provide a quality catering service to all our residents, guests and visitors.

Marian

Marian Chinez

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant Joined: 2023

My name is Marian Chinez, and it is with great pride to inform you that I work as a senior care staff member at Appletree Grange. I have my NVQ Level 3, and it has been an incredibly rewarding experience. As a senior care staff member, I love being part of a team that provides compassionate, regulated, and person-centred support to our residents.


Every smile, every laugh, and every shared moment make this role special. We create joy and meaning in our home.

Krzysztof

Krzysztof Ostrzyzek

Job Title: Senior Care Staff Joined: 2005

My name is Krzysztof Ostrzyzek, and I started my journey with Appletree Grange in 2005 as a care worker and then progressed to the role of a senior care staff member. I have a wealth of experience (20 years), and my Level 3 Diploma has equipped me better in my role. I am passionate about supporting residents in a safe, regulated, and nurturing environment.


I take pride in working with colleagues to deliver person-centred care that enriches residents’ lives.

Amy

Amy Hind

Job Title: Activities Coordinator Joined: 2026

Hi, I am Amy, and I bring a wealth of experience in organising engaging and meaningful activities, and I am passionate about ensuring our residents’ life enrichment is truly person-centred. Her enthusiasm and commitment will play a key role in enhancing the well-being and happiness of our residents

Leigh

Leigh Cameron

Job Title: Carer Joined: 2022

Hi, I’m Leigh, I joined Appletree in September 2022 as a Care Assistant and I enjoy getting to know our residents, it’s a lovely environment for them and I love working here and hope to be here for many years to come. I love working as part of a team in delivering quality care and lifestyle for our residents - it feels like an extended family.

James

James Evans

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant Joined: 2014

Hi, my name is James, and I am a Kitchen Assistant at Appletree Grange. I joined the home in 2014. I love my job and spending happy times with our residents and staff.


Appletree Grange is a very happy home, and there is lots of laughter. This makes it a pleasure to come to work.

Prisca

Prisca Nkwocha

Job Title: Care Assistant Joined: 2024

I’m Prisca Nkwocha, and I began working at Appletree Grange in 2024. I quickly discovered how fulfilling it is to provide care that improves the lives of residents. I follow all care standards and management policies to ensure safety, dignity, and respect for every individual.


Being part of the team here fills me with joy because I see firsthand the positive impact of companionship, music, and love on residents’ lives.

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