Apple Mews Care Home

113 Burlam Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS5 5AR

01642824947

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

24 April 2019

Provider

Ashes Care Group Limited

Beds

45 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 52 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 45 are the same and 4 are lower.

46 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementDec 2017
Requires ImprovementNov 2018
GoodApr 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2019.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Ashes Care Group Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.

Average care home fees in the North East: £897 a week for residential care and £1,164 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Apple Mews Care Home

Apple Mews Care Home is a 45-bed residential facility located on Burlam Road in Middlesbrough. It is operated by Ashes Care Group Limited and provides care for older people, younger adults with physical disabilities, and individuals with dementia.

The home received a Good rating from the CQC following its most recent inspection in April 2019. It offers a mixed-care environment designed to support residents with varying care needs and conditions. The location provides access to local Middlesbrough amenities while maintaining a residential setting.

The home accommodates a range of service users across different age groups and care requirements, making it suitable for families seeking residential placements for older relatives, working-age adults requiring long-term support, or those with specialist dementia care needs.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

Bedrooms have en-suite toilets and sinks, with lounges and dining rooms on each floor.
Wi-Fi is available at no extra cost.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Apple Mews Care Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Apple Mews Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Apple Mews Care Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees