Harton Grange

Bolden Lane, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0LZ

01914546000

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

14 January 2020

Provider

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

Beds

62 beds

About Harton Grange

Harton Grange is a residential care home in South Tyneside, providing personal care for older people aged 65 and over. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

Harton Grange provides personal care to 60 people aged 65 and over, with capacity for up to 62 residents. The service is built on person-centred values, with exceptional leadership from the registered manager driving this vision throughout the organisation. Staff are well-established, many having worked at the home for several years, and demonstrate genuine enthusiasm and passion for their work.

They are skilled and highly motivated, expressing pride in delivering a high quality, caring service.

Relatives recognise the positive atmosphere created at the home, with one commenting that "the atmosphere here is magical" and feeling very much involved in their loved one's care.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 March 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

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.

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: 62 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE34 0LZ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions.

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 4 March 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 14 January 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Outstanding
Responsive: Outstanding
Well-led: Outstanding

Read Harton Grange's CQC record and reports.

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 Harton Grange, 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 Harton Grange, 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 Harton Grange'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