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Primrose Care Home

62A Station Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne & Wear DH5 0AT
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I would rate Primrose Care Home with an overall excellent.Jemma S(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)
Primrose Care Home, Houghton le Spring
I have found this home extremely friendly and accommodating. Food is excellent,Iris M(Wife of Resident/Service User)
Primrose Care Home, Houghton le Spring
The care she received was second to none.Donna R(Partner of Resident/Service User)
Primrose Care Home, Houghton le Spring

Primrose Care Home Hetton Ltd is a small family run care home situated close to all Hetton amenities. It is very friendly and strives for perfection.

Family and friends are always welcome and the home holds many events to include families of all ages (including children).

Once you're welcomed into the home staff strive to become a part of your family and will ensure your every need is catered for.

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Care Provided by Primrose Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 22 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
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,099 - £1,099£1,099 - £1,099
Residential Dementia Care£1,099 - £1,099£1,094 - £1,099

We do not charge a top up.

Contact Primrose 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

Owner

  • Primrose Care Home Hetton Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Carol Patterson (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (20)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)

Visiting

  • Visiting hours are 24/7. Protected meal time hours are requested. This is to ensure service users Privacy and Dignity are met at all times.

Primrose Care Home Reviews (62)

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9.4

Primrose Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.447) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Primrose Care Home has 62 reviews.

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Review from Andrew A (Son of Resident) published on 18 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Choosing a care home is never easy, and for many families it is a decision made only once. It is important to look beyond décor and facilities, and instead focus on the people who provide the care.

I faced this decision just over two years ago when seeking support for my mother, who was living with dementia. I visited a wide range of homes, from independent providers to larger corporate establishments.

I was fortunate to find Primrose Care Home in Hetton. What truly distinguished it was the staff and the warm, homely atmosphere. Every member of the team, from carers to kitchen and domestic staff, knew each resident personally, which created a genuine sense of community.

Nothing was ever too much trouble. Over the past two years, it became like a second home to me. I was always made to feel welcome and at ease, and most importantly, my mother felt the same.

I am very grateful to have chosen Primrose. It is a truly caring environment, run by people who demonstrate compassion and care

Reply from Hardip Kang, Owner at Primrose Care Home

Thank you for your comments we will ensure this is shared with the team

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Review from Susan H (Sister of Resident) published on 30 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Carol came into Primrose 2 and a half weeks after previously being resident at another care home. She has improved immensely in the short time she has been here. A marked improvement in her appetite and mobility. She feels safe, happy and contented and cannot fault any of the staff.

Reply from Kelly Gallimore, Area Manager at Primrose Care Home

Thank you for your kind words we will share with the rest of the team

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Review from Lisa P (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Home is like a home, very nice, being a small number of residents. All staff are very friendly and mam is well looked after.

Reply from Kelly Gallimore, Owner at Primrose Care Home

Thank you very much your feedback is much appreciated

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Review from Dale C (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Lovely staff and residents, my dad was made to feel welcome along with my family. He was well cared for, for his 2 week stay.

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Review from Sandra W (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic care home all our mams needs are met staff go up and beyond staff are so friendly and welcoming more like a little family community than a care home always plenty of entertainment going on for the residents

Reply from Kelly Gallimore, Area Manager at Primrose Care Home

thanks so much for your kind words I will ensure this is shared with the team

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Review from Glenn R (Son of Resident) published on 4 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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I cannot praise the quality of care given to my mother since she has been in the home and all the staff who provide it highly enough. We know that she is in a very safe place and well looked after. Mam has taken part in some of the activities, something she wouldn't do before.

Reply from Kelly Gallimore, Area Manager at Primrose Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words. I will share it with the team.

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Review from Nikki J (Niece of Resident) published on 30 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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Primrose has been extremely welcoming and done a great job settling my Uncle in. They encourage him to join other residents in the hall for meal times to help him socialise, but are happy to bring the delicious food to his room or outside if that is where he wishes to be. I have been very impressed by the range of activities offered. I've seen my Uncle take part in art, quizzes, games and dressing up. Everyone is friendly, patient and caring. The manager has gone above and beyond to accommodate my Uncle's particular needs, and has been very easy to contact and communicate with.

Reply from Kelly Gallimore, Area Manager at Primrose Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words, we will share with the team on your behalf.

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Review from Graham M (Nephew of Resident) published on 30 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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I really can't praise the quality of care provided by the staff at Primrose highly enough. My aunt spent the last four years of her life there and her care was of the highest standard. However it was the love and emotional support for which we are the most grateful, especially in the last few weeks and months of her care. She was treated more like a family member than a resident by each and every one of the team.

Reply from Kelly Gallimore, Area Manager at Primrose Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words we will share with the team on your behalf - She is a lady I won't ever forget

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Review from Lynn S (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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The care that my mum experienced at Primrose was second to none. The staff are so caring and treat each individual to their desired needs. I knew Mum loved it there even though she could not tell us. She always had a smile on her face. You all do a terrific job. Thank you so much.

Reply from Kelly Gallimore, Area Manager at Primrose Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words. I will share with the team

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Review from Alan M (Brother of Resident) published on 16 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My brother was well looked after during his spell in Primrose Care Home. The staff took to my brother and he got on well with them. When he came out in was the best he had been in his fitness, his look and everything. The whole Primrose team where brilliant. The manager was a big help to me at the beginning. Thanks.

Reply from Kelly Gallimore, Area Manager at Primrose Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words. I will share with the team.

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Review from L W (Friend of Resident) published on 16 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My friend seems to have settled well and seems happy to interact with activities and enjoys all meals and outings.

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Review from C H (Wife of Resident) published on 16 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care home is excellent and very friendly.
Never had any problems.

Staff are great.

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Review from Susan B (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I find the staff very polite and kind towards my mam, which made me very relaxed knowing she has everything she needs and the care to match. If I need to know anything, the manager replies very quickly to all my requests. Excellent work.

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Review from C H (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mam moved into Primrose after a bad experience in a previous home.
From the minute she arrived, she was wonderfully cared for.
Unfortunately, she then became really poorly, but even then, the standard of care was excellent.

In her final few days, I cannot praise the staff highly enough, both in looking after her and us.

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Review from Gabriella B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Management and staff are pleasant and always helpful.
Nice place - doesn't smell.

Nan's room is always cleaned well and tidy.

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Review from Michael W (Nephew of Resident) published on 16 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Overall, a pleasant experience when visiting.
Staff are pleasant, helpful and efficient.

Turnover of staff is a bit of a concern though.

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Review from A P (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our overall experince has been excellent. If I could make a recommendation, it would be more staff. The staff all do an excellent job but are under a lot of pressure.

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Review from Courtney R (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 15 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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My grandad has been in the care home a few months now and it was the best decision putting him in Primrose. The staff are so friendly and helpful and make our family feel welcome. We have had many adventures already from garden tea parties, family bingo nights where the resident's family get to join in, Halloween parties, day trips out to the garden centre for dinner, pantos, Christmas movies in the lounge. It’s truly the best care home I’ve ever known and couldn’t be more grateful for the effort the staff put in for all the residents! The care home is clean and tidy and we’ve been allowed to bring in my grandad's furniture from home to make his room there more homely. Cuppas and snacks are always present, and the residents get delicious meals too. The staff are so patient and they deserve more credit for their hard work!

Reply from Kelly Gallimore, Area Manager at Primrose Care Home

What a truly beautiful review, the staff will be so happy to have such good feedback and we will ensure it is shared throughout.

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Review from Jeanette C (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I love this care home, wouldn't have my dad anywhere else. I would like to shout about a certain carer. Something she mentioned to me. I called to check on Dad when there was a breakout of sickness. She reassured me Dad was fine, she said that she had been sitting with him in his room for a while. I really appreciated this, well done.

Reply from Hardip Kang, Owner at Primrose Care Home

Thank you very much for such kind words, we will share them with the rest of the team.

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Review from Dianne G (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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All the staff are great with all residents and all family members. From what I can see good and residents are asked what they want. Activities are good and staff try to get all residents involved. The manager is great and addresses any concerns immediately.

Reply from Hardip Kang, Owner at Primrose Care Home

Thank you very much. It is greatly appreciated we will share it with the rest of the team.

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Regulatory Rating

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Date: 01 July 2022
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Melanie WalkerJob Title:Registered ManagerJoined: 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions about Primrose Care Home

What types of Care is Primrose Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Primrose Care Home have?

There are 20 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.

What are the Facilities & Services at Primrose Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Primrose Care Home to the centre of Houghton le Spring?

2.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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