Appletree Grange

Appletree Grange is a residential care home in Chester Le Street, in the Gateshead council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 32 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Barchester Healthcare, which operates 237 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2011.

At its latest inspection, published October 2025, the CQC rated Appletree Grange Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Appletree Grange has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Gateshead with a fee on record typically charge about £1,161 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 50 registered care homes in Gateshead. The nearest to Appletree Grange include Heather House, Covent House and Lindisfarne Ouston. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.