- Northampton, NN2 6JA
- 20 beds
The Highlands
The Highlands is a care home in Chester Le Street, run by Pathways Care Group Limited. CQC rated it Good overall in September 2026 (last checked 15 September 2026). It has 14 beds. It is registered to support people with a physical disability and people with a learning disability or autism.
- Care home without nursing
Durham Road, Birtley, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 1LY
What CQC says
Overall rating
The service is performing well and meeting expectations.
The same as the rating before it (Good, 9 November 2018).
Last checked by CQC: 15 September 2026.
The five key questions
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Is it safe?
Goodrated less than a month ago (15 September 2026)Is it effective?
Goodrated less than a month ago (15 September 2026)Is it caring?
Goodrated less than a month ago (15 September 2026)Is it responsive to people’s needs?
Goodrated less than a month ago (15 September 2026)Is it well-led?
Goodrated less than a month ago (15 September 2026)
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Earlier ratings
Overall ratings this service had before, newest first. These are CQC’s own earlier ratings.
- Good9 November 2018Read the report (opens in a new tab)
- Good1 April 2016Read the report (opens in a new tab)
About this service
- Type of care
- Care home without nursing
- Who it supports
- Physical disability, Learning disability or autism
- Number of beds
- 14
- Nursing care
- No, personal care only
- Registered since
- 26 November 2010
- Local council area
- Gateshead
Who runs it
- Provider
- Pathways Care Group Limited
- Brand
- BRAND Salutem Bid Co Ltd
- Kind of provider
- Company or organisation
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