Orchard Care Homes
Ashlea Mews
Care home in South Shields, South Tyneside
Operated by Orchard Care Homes
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Ashlea Mews is a 40-bed care home in South Shields, South Tyneside, operated by Orchard Care Homes. The home provides both short-term support and longer-term care for people requiring help with daily living and 24-hour clinical care. Care plans are tailored to individual health and support needs, with the aim of enabling residents to maintain independence and quality of life.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2019 across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected February 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
378 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what South Tyneside council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £854 |
| 2025 | £915 |
What South Tyneside council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Ashlea Mews is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is South Tyneside District Hospital, 1 miles away. The local GP practice is WEST VIEW SURGERY, 0 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in South Shields
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Age Concern Tyneside South
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Age UK Newcastle and North Tyneside
To improve the quality of life for older people
The North Tyneside Carers Centre
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Age UK Sunderland
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Age UK Gateshead Limited
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Part of Orchard Care Homes
Ashlea Mews is one of 23 homes run by Orchard Care Homes on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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