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The Grove

The Grove is a care home in Chester Le Street, run by Gainford Care Homes Limited. CQC rated it Good overall in April 2020 (last checked 1 April 2020). It has 8 beds. It is registered to support older people, people with a physical disability, people with a sensory impairment and people with a learning disability or autism.

  • Care home without nursing

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

What CQC says

Overall rating

Goodrated 6 years ago (1 April 2020)

The service is performing well and meeting expectations.

The same as the rating before it (Good, 8 August 2017).

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Last checked by CQC: 1 April 2020.

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The five key questions

CQC rates each service on five questions. Each has its own rating.

  • Is it safe?

    Goodrated 6 years ago (1 April 2020)
  • Is it effective?

    Goodrated 6 years ago (1 April 2020)
  • Is it caring?

    Goodrated 6 years ago (1 April 2020)
  • Is it responsive to people’s needs?

    Goodrated 6 years ago (1 April 2020)
  • Is it well-led?

    Goodrated 6 years ago (1 April 2020)

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Understanding this rating

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This rating is from April 2020. That is more than 2 years ago. A service can change a lot in that time, for better or worse. CQC decides when to inspect again.

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Earlier ratings

Overall ratings this service had before, newest first. These are CQC’s own earlier ratings.

About this service

Type of care
Care home without nursing
Who it supports
Older people, Physical disability, Sensory impairment, Learning disability or autism, Younger adults
Number of beds
8
Nursing care
No, personal care only
Registered since
2 February 2011
Local council area
Gateshead

Who runs it

Provider
Gainford Care Homes Limited
Kind of provider
Company or organisation

Other services from this provider

  • Glenbrooke House

    Care home without nursing

    Run by Gainford Care Homes Limited

    Goodrated 6 years ago

    Rating from January 2020 (more than 2 years ago)

    • Gateshead, NE9 6JE
    • 10 beds
  • Lindisfarne Birtley

    Care home with nursing

    Run by Gainford Care Homes Limited

    Goodrated 1 year ago
    • Chester Le Street, DH3 1LU
    • 66 beds
  • Lindisfarne Care Home

    Care home with nursing

    Run by Gainford Care Homes Limited

    Goodrated 8 years ago

    Rating from February 2018 (more than 2 years ago)

    • Newton Hall, DH1 5LT
    • 63 beds
  • Lindisfarne CLS Nursing

    Care home with nursing

    Run by Gainford Care Homes Limited

    Goodrated 3 years ago

    Rating from October 2022 (more than 2 years ago)

    • Chester Le Street, DH2 2EP
    • 56 beds
  • Lindisfarne CLS Residential

    Care home with nursing

    Run by Gainford Care Homes Limited

    Goodrated 3 years ago

    Rating from May 2023 (more than 2 years ago)

    • Chester Le Street, DH2 2EP
    • 30 beds
  • Lindisfarne Crawcrook

    Care home with nursing

    Run by Gainford Care Homes Limited

    Goodrated 7 months ago
    • Ryton, NE40 4TS
    • 60 beds

and 6 more.

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