Grange Lea Care Home
North Road, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 9UT
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 7 April 2020
Last inspected 24 January 2022
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 16 Feb 2022
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital
Nearest GP surgery
Ponteland Primary Care Centre
0.4 mi
1 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Parklands Dispensing Chemists
0.5 mi
2 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
4.2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Northumberland (2025–26)
£882
per week, residential
£883
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: shoplifting
Elderly population
23.4% of people in Northumberland are aged 65 or over
44
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.