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The Grove
Woodbine Terrace, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 1AJ — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Grove was rated
Rating published 01/04/2020. Read the full inspection report.
- 8 bedsRegistered capacity
- GatesheadCouncil for care funding
- 01913 895810Care home's own number
- Gainford Care Homes LimitedOperator
- 2nd February 2011Registered since
- Gainford Care Homes LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Grove
The Grove is a Care Home in Chester Le Street, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
The Grove was registered with the Care Quality Commission in February 2011. It is run by Gainford Care Homes Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 02935370). Gainford Care Homes Limited runs 13 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
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An alternative worth knowing about
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Grove been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Grove "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published April 2020.
What types of care does The Grove provide?
The Grove provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does The Grove have?
The Grove is registered for 8 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Grove?
The Grove is run by Gainford Care Homes Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 02935370). The provider runs 13 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was The Grove registered with CQC?
The Grove has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since February 2011. Its provider, Gainford Care Homes Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does The Grove care for?
CQC registers The Grove to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does The Grove provide nursing care?
No. The Grove is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers The Grove?
The Grove is in the Gateshead council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to The Grove?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Chester Le Street, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.