The Grove

The Grove is a residential care home in Chester Le Street, in the Gateshead council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 8 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Gainford Care Homes, which operates 13 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2011.

At its latest inspection, published April 2020, the CQC rated The Grove Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Grove has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Gateshead with a fee on record typically charge about £1,161 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 50 registered care homes in Gateshead. The nearest to The Grove include The Highlands, Covent House and Lindisfarne Birtley. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.