
staff are always lovely and I feel genuinely safe in the knowledge they care about my grandadAlex G(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

The Mews has been amazing for my mam. The staff are all wonderful, friendly, and so caringMark T(Son of Resident/Service User)

Would not like to be anywhere else. My experience has been excellent.Jean M(Resident / Service User)

staff are always lovely and I feel genuinely safe in the knowledge they care about my grandadAlex G(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

The Mews has been amazing for my mam. The staff are all wonderful, friendly, and so caringMark T(Son of Resident/Service User)

Would not like to be anywhere else. My experience has been excellent.Jean M(Resident / Service User)

Situated in a quiet residential area of Houghton-le-Spring, The Mews Care Home provides residential and nursing care in a home from home setting.
The home is equipped with a range of facilities to offer residents an engaging and happy lifestyle. From the bar and lounge area and the on-site hair salon to the regular activities and events arranged by the team, the team strive to create an active and positive...
Care Provided by The Mews Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 47 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
- Convalescent Care
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
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Depending on initial assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Mews Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Mews 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Kara Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Graham Coulton(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
Room Information
- Single Rooms (47)
Parking
- Ample parking to the side of the building
The Mews Care Home Reviews (45)
The Mews Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.583) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Mews Care Home has 45 reviews.
My mother had to go into care urgently and this concerned me as I have had dealings with other care homes in the past. If only they were all ran in the way that The Mews is and were blessed with the exceptionally kind and caring staff.
My mother's care was second to none, nothing was a bother no problem was insurmountable. She was always spoken to and handled as if a friend.
The nurses gave the very best of care and reassured and kept family members informed and included.
All family members were welcomed to visit at any time of day or night. We were supplied with tea, coffee, sandwiches and the best cream scones ever. The staff checked on us to make sure we were as comfortable as possible without being intrusive.
A very difficult time was made so much easier to deal with for all involved.
Harty thanks are sent to all.
I would highly recommend The Mews for a friend or family member. Keep up the good work and thank you for everything you do.
My mum has only been in the home for a couple of weeks but I have to say that the standard of care there is excellent. The staff are friendly and they always put you at ease. Nothing is too much trouble for them. I wasn't sure how my mum would cope about not being in her own home but she seems to have settled in just great. The staff are always keen to help her as and when she needs it. I would definitely recommend this care home to anyone who is looking for a high standard of care for their relative.
The Mews is providing a first class care service to my mother from caring and attentive staff. The facilities are very good, providing a varied food menu and a range of activities. Medical and care staff are friendly and provide good care. Admin staff are also efficient and respond to discussion/problems 10/10 - worthy of such a score.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such positive feedback this will be shared with the team at The Mews.
I can only say that my husband in The Mews care home is very well looked after. Every one of the staff are lovely with him and also myself when I go to see him. He is treated with dignity and respect as I have noticed every other resident is. I can only say how much I appreciate all the staff who look after him.
Many thanks for taking the time to complete such positive feedback, this will be shared with the team at The Mews.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 December 2023Good
- CaringGood
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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Awards / Recognitions (26)
- 13 Mar 2026Recipient: Kara Healthcare
- 13 Mar 2026Recipient: Kara Healthcare
- 13 Mar 2026Recipient: Kara Healthcare
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Graham is a passionate and dedicated Care Home Manager, committed to delivering outstanding, person-centred care. Through strong, values-led leadership, she creates a safe, supportive, and enriching environment where residents feel safe and respected and where teams are encouraged to grow, thrive, and deliver their very best in care. Graham leads with integrity, compassion, and high standards, ensuring the home is a place where people are truly cared for and supported to live well.
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