




Barchester Healthcare
Appletree Grange Care Home
Operated by Barchester Healthcare
About
Residents at Appletree Grange are treated to regular visits from hairdressers, local schools, and churches, adding a touch of community spirit and variety to their daily lives. Regular outings to the local community centre and garden centre are also organised, providing a change of scenery and a chance to engage with the wider community.
Strategically located between Newcastle upon Tyne and Durham, Appletree Grange is perfectly positioned for day trips and excursions. Whether it's through the excellent public transport links or the home's own minibus, residents can easily explore the surrounding areas, making their stay at Appletree Grange not just comfortable, but also exciting and fulfilling.
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
Nearby amenities
What's in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
231 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Local health safety net
Appletree Grange Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Victoria Infirmary, 7.2 miles away. The local GP practice is BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP, 0.9 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed September 2026.
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