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Grange Lea Care Home
Residential Care
24 January 2022
Grange Lea Ltd
20 beds
How this home compares nearby
Of 11 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 9 are the same and 1 is lower.
7 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.
Based on CQC ratings, updated 21 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes
Rating history
- Apr 2020
First inspected by CQC in 2020, rated Good.
Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Costs and who runs this home
This is the only care home Grange Lea Ltd runs in England.
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.
- 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 Grange Lea Care Home
Grange Lea Care Home brings a sense of warmth and community to the heart of Northumberland, offering families the reassurance of a Good CQC rating alongside a genuinely caring environment. Whether you are exploring options for a loved one or simply looking to learn more, this friendly residential home reflects a real commitment to making every resident feel at home.
Grange Lea is a residential care home supporting up to 18 older people with personal care needs. The home was fully occupied at inspection, with residents having their own individual rooms and access to communal lounges, a dining area, and gardens.
The communal areas were well-maintained and clean, with additional cleaning undertaken for high-risk areas such as door handles and handrails. All staff had been fully vaccinated, and the provider carried out regular testing to protect both residents and staff.
Source: CQC inspection report, 16 February 2022
Specialist Care
Practical details from the provider
- The provider reports that a new purpose-built garden area was added in 2025.
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.
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Care and inspection details
Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.
- Registered service
- Care home service without nursing
- Registered capacity
- 20 places — this is not a vacancy count
- Registration checked
- Registered · NE20 9UT
Registered care categories
Caring for adults over 65 yrs.
These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.
CQC ratings in more detail
Overall rating shown by CQC: .
Rating report published 7 April 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 January 2022.
- Safe
- Effective
- Caring
- Responsive
- Well-led
Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Grange Lea Care Home, consider asking...
- 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
- 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
- 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
- 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
- 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?
5 Things to Look For on Your Visit
When you visit Grange Lea Care Home, look out for...
- 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
- 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
- 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
- 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?
Could the NHS fund Grange Lea 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.
Location
North Road, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE20 9UT
Grange Lea Care Home
CQC overall rating
Inspection date: 24 January 2022
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