The Grove

Woodbine Terrace, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 1AJ

01913895810

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

27 February 2020

Provider

Gainford Care Homes Limited

Beds

8 beds

About The Grove

The Grove is a residential care home in Gateshead. Full details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

The Grove provides short-break care for up to eight people with learning and physical disabilities, with two wheelchair-accessible rooms. During the year, 61 people used the service, staying for periods ranging from a couple of days to a week. The home also offers a crisis service for those requiring longer-term support.

The service is designed to enable people to live as full a life as possible and achieve the best outcomes. The home is developed in line with best practice guidance and principles that support people with disabilities in accessing quality care that meets their individual needs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 April 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The home has eight en-suite bedrooms, two lounges and a kitchen area.
Two downstairs bedrooms have ceiling tracking to assist residents who need support moving.

Published on the provider's website, checked 2 October 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.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DH3 1AJ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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: Good.

Rating report published 1 April 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 27 February 2020.

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

Read The Grove'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 The Grove, 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 The Grove, 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 The Grove'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