Stichell House
Residential care home in Hartlepool
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- 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
Stichell House is a modern residential care home set in the landscaped grounds of the Greatham estate, in the small village of Greatham, about four miles outside Hartlepool. It provides residential care for 35 people, with all bedrooms en suite in a purpose-built building. Village amenities include pubs, a shop and bus links to Hartlepool, and several properties in the village, including the adjoining farm and woodlands, are owned by the Greatham Foundation.
The home describes its approach as person-centred, starting from each resident's history, strengths, hopes and preferences, and aiming to help people keep their independence and the activities that matter to them. The Care Quality Commission rated Stichell House Good overall in its 2023 report, with Good ratings across the areas of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 16 June 2023 · Last inspected 21 April 2023
Inspectors found Stichell House, which provides accommodation and personal care for up to 35 people, including some living with dementia, to be well run. Staff were described as kind, patient and attentive, and people said help came quickly. The home was also described as clean, organised and welcoming, with safeguarding, medicines, infection control and staffing all judged satisfactory.
- Staff were praised as kind, caring and patient, and people said they felt safe living there
- Enough staff were available to meet people's needs, with people saying help arrived promptly
- Cleanliness of communal areas and bedrooms was highlighted, and infection control followed government guidance
- The provider had regular audits and consulted people, relatives and staff about the quality of the service
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
645 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 Hartlepool council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £875 |
| 2025 | £917 |
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Local health safety net
Stichell House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is University Hospital of North Tees, 5.8 miles away. The local GP practice is MCKENZIE GROUP PRACTICE, 1.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Hartlepool
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Hartlepool Carers
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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