
Staff friendly, helpful and caring. Couldn't have asked for a better place for MamAndrea R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The excellent standards are consistent and all of the staff are very pleasanMatthew M(Husband of Resident/Service User)

The food is lovely and there's always plenty of activities and regular entertainment.Christine T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Staff friendly, helpful and caring. Couldn't have asked for a better place for MamAndrea R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The excellent standards are consistent and all of the staff are very pleasanMatthew M(Husband of Resident/Service User)

The food is lovely and there's always plenty of activities and regular entertainment.Christine T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

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.
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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 TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Appletree Grange Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Naomi Chukwudochie (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1987
- Last Refurbishment: 2026
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (32)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (32)
Visiting
- Home visiting hours is from 10am till 7pm. Meal times are protected. (9:00am, 12:30pm, 4:00pm)
Parking
- Car park located in front of the care Home. This car park is not owned by Appletree Grange. Disable Parking available in front of Appletree Grange Care Home
Barchester Appletree Grange Care Home Reviews (81)
Barchester Appletree Grange Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.752) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Appletree Grange Care Home has 81 reviews.
I visit my wife daily at Appletree. The excellent standards are consistent and all of the staff are very pleasant and make me feel very welcome.
I know my wife is in a very good and caring home. She feels safe and wanted and has friends which also includes all the staff. Appletree takes care of my wife and I have no concerns.
My mother and all the residents are treated with respect.
The food is lovely and there's always plenty of activities and regular entertainment. I know I made a great choice.
I am well pleased with the care my husband receives. He is happy here and we have no problems at all. The food is excellent and well presented at all times. The home is well run and is always very well presented. The management provides an excellent service and keeps you well informed of anything you need to know of.
I think Appletree Grange is a very well thought of residential care home.
Thank you for the review, it is much appreciated.
After the first few weeks, my Mam has settled in very well and is very happy at this home. She has lots of activities and trips out and joins in with all of the activities.
Thank you the staff will appreciate your comments.
Mam is very well looked after. My sister and I have no worries about Mam. She is always very well, if there are any problems I am informed directly.
Thank you for your kind words and comments it is always nice for the staff to be praised for there hard word
Appletree is a delightful care home where my mother has settled very well, but this home would really go upmarket if they had a conservatory so families could sit with residents.
Thank you for your lovely comments, it is much appreciated.
Appletree Grange could really use a conservatory built. It would be ideal for residents to sit in, on a lovely day and to watch things in the garden. It would also be good for any events they have planned. Appletree is a very caring and well-kept home, my mum loves it there.
Thanks for your caring words. It is much appreciated.
My experience of Appletree Grange is most pleasing and positive in every respect. The care my aunt receives is of an excellent standard. Her individual needs are well catered for with great care, respect and understanding by all the staff. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Appletree Grange to anyone else.
The staff are caring and efficient. They treat each resident with respect and have a genuine liking for them. My sisters and I were worried about how mum would react to her new life - our worries were needless, thanks to the care of the care home staff and management. Have recommended Barchester Appletree Grange Care Home to friends of ours.
Speaking on behalf of my mother, as Mam has dementia and Alzheimer's, Mam seems very happy, clean, groomed. She likes her outings and loves watching telly and going over to the Community Hall to have a bit of a dance. I would only love it if she could recognise me but she can't, well she is still here.
I am very happy with Barchester Appletree Grange Care Home. All the resident are well fed and cared for, the place is always very clean and there is a lady who calls bingo and does a lot of other activities as well as entertainers coming to the house. There is a TV in the lounge with plenty of DVD's. There is also a cassette to play music. People who cannot feed themselves are fed by the staff each meal and all the carers make everyone welcome when you visit the home. It's a home from home.
She is safe, well cared for, and has lots of company. She engages in the activities and is happy to join in whatever is going on.
We were worried as a family about placing my mother in care but those fears and worries have totally disappeared.
I cannot praise the home and all the people who work in it enough.
The standards are exceptional.
Appletree is a small friendly care home, where all the residents are treated with dignity and respect. During the day the residence socialise/relax in one communal living area, where they can interact with their fellow residents and carers. From my experience, visiting my mother on a regular basis, I've noticed the staff are of the highest standard and they genuinely care for the residents, which gives me peace of mind knowing my mam is being given the best care possible.
Thank you, David for your lovely comments I have passed this over to all the staff and it is much appreciated.
Daytime area (lounge) is tight for space both for residents and visitors. Narrow corridors make it difficult to give residents walking exercise.
Barchester Appletree Grange Care Home staff have been my mother's guardian angels. I am unable to nominate an employee of the month of this outstanding team as each and every member of staff has shown our dear Mam respect and treated her with the utmost dignity. More importantly given her the best person-centered loving care and we appreciate their understanding of our Mam's wonderful personality and sense of humour. We feel relieved and forever thankful that she has been in the safe and capable hands of the management and staff at Barchester Appletree Grange Care Home. Afterall, Mam is our most treasured and loved member of the family and deserves nothing but the best and this she has received with thanks.
Thank you to all the family for their kind words, mum was a pleasure to care for and all the staff will always have fond memories of her wonderful smile and the support of the family.
Since my mother has resided at Appletree Grange she has been cared for extremely well with respect and dignity. The staff have as very caring approach and make family and friends feel very welcome. The management have been great helping with any questions and advice.
Well kept very clean home. Staff always willing to talk about residents, plenty of activities to keep minds working. My father has improved loads since coming to Appletree. If he had stayed at the previous home I don't think he would still be with us. Love the open days, raffles and tombola's. The atmosphere is relaxed, homely feel about the place with nice nick nacks like a proper home not a care home.
I find Appletree Grange to be a home loving atmosphere, staff are lovely with the residents, if I have any concerns they are easy to talk to and give me peace of mind, they have summer fairs, which are quite good, we have sing-alongs which get the residents involved and which they enjoy. All in all I am quite happy with the care there.
I am always kept informed of my sisters health, how she has been and what she has been doing.
I have been very pleased with the excellent care my mother receives at Applegate Grange. The staff are very professional but also warm and affectionate with the residents. The home is always clean and smells fresh and welcoming. Visitors are very welcome and are offered a cup of tea or coffee to share with their loved ones. This means so much to my mother as it was something we always did together. Any health problems have been picked up quickly and acted upon. There is a regular hairdresser, podiatrist, dentist and of course health professionals in attendance. I have complete peace of mind knowing my mother is in Applegate Grange.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 July 2025Good
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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News (32) & Events (0)
- 17 Aug 2026
Employee of the Month! A huge congratulations to the wonderful Leigh, our well-deserved Employee of the Month! As a Care Assistant, Leigh brings warmth, compassion, and genuine dedication to everything...
- 05 Aug 2026
Appletree Grange came alive this July as residents welcomed their families and friends for a Summer Garden Party & BBQ! The garden was filled with sunshine, laughter, and the smell...
- 05 Aug 2026
Appletree Grange celebrated resident Nancy's 97th birthday in style this July, surrounded by her twin daughters and other beloved relatives who came together to mark the special occasion. The whole...
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Awards / Recognitions (16)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 15 Apr 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (14)

My name is Naomi, and I am the General 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 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.

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 Deputy Manager, 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.

My name is Terry Odiase. I am the Head of Maintenance at Appletree Grange. Working here gives me the opportunity to apply my expertise to create a safe, supportive, and enabling environment for our residents and their families.
I have a strong professional background in engineering, facilities maintenance, and maintenance management. This experience enables me to deliver high standards in both planned and reactive maintenance operations.
I also have a proven track record in property development, construction, and engineering project delivery.

Hello, my name is Karen, and I am a senior carer at Appletree Grange. I started my role here in 2019. My job is extremely important to me, and I ensure that all the residents here are cared for to the highest standards, adhering to all the policies and procedures in place by Barchester Healthcare. I am qualified for a level 3 diploma in Health and social care.
This enables me to put the residents at the forefront of my mind and always make decisions in their best interests if and when required. In my role, the priority is to guarantee the highest standards of care, and I have a passion for ensuring everyone is treated as an individual, with dignity and respect. My job is more than just a job for me; Your family is our family.

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.

I started my career with Barchester in 2024 and then transferred to our sister home as a senior care worker, before recently transferring back to Appletree Grange in 2026. I have completed my Level 3 and am now working through my Level 4 in Adult Social Care.
My background is in legal practice, but I then picked up an interest in care. Appletree Grange is a lovely and welcoming environment.

Hello, my name is Kiera. I'm the head housekeeper here at Appletree Grange. I joined the team in March 2021 and have grown in confidence since then. I always go above and beyond to ensure our home is clean and tidy for our lovely residents.
They're at the heart of everything I do, and I'm always on hand to give support and encouragement to help them maintain their independence whenever needed. I'm extremely content in my job role at Appletree and hope to have many more years here making a difference.

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.

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.

My name is Joffy Alex. I joined the Barchester team in 2022 and then transferred to Appletree Grange in June 2024. I have developed a deep love for my role as a care staff member.
I feel privileged to provide high-quality care in line with regulatory standards, while also building meaningful connections with residents. Our home has a warm and inclusive culture, bringing smiles and laughter to our residents, staff and guests. Caring for others is not just a job for me; it is a calling.

I am Ollianya Ndubuisi, a dedicated care staff member at Appletree Grange. I started in 2022 as an agency staff member, became a bank staff member in 2023 and later became contracted in August 2023. I am passionate about caring for our residents, ensuring they feel valued, respected, and safe.
By adhering to policies, management guidance, and regulatory expectations, I support a culture of dignity and person-centred care. I particularly enjoy seeing residents thrive when I deliver person-centred care, which brings joy to families, residents, and the whole team.

Laundry Assistant

Laundry Assistant

Hello, my name is Jasmine. I started out as a volunteer at Appletree Grange, and now I am working with this incredible team as a General Assistant, working across both care and housekeeping.
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