Cherry Tree Care Centre
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds42
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2023-01-06
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe staff who form real connections with residents, showing warmth and dedication that goes beyond routine care. The emotional support provided during challenging times has left a lasting impression on those who've experienced it firsthand.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness60
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare60
- Management & leadership55
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-01-06
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Is this home caring?
No domain rating for caring is recorded in the published inspection findings for this visit. There are no inspector observations, resident testimony, or relative feedback included in the available text about how staff treat the people who live here. This means there is no published evidence to confirm or contradict warmth, dignity, or respect in day-to-day interactions. Families will need to form their own view through a visit.Is the home responsive?
No domain rating for responsiveness is included in the published inspection findings for this visit. There is no recorded evidence about the activities programme, whether activities are tailored to individual interests, how the home responds to changing needs, or what end-of-life planning looks like. For a home supporting people with dementia and other complex conditions, the absence of this detail in the public record is notable.Is the home well-led?
No domain rating for leadership is included in the published inspection findings for this visit. A registered manager and a nominated individual are named in the registration record, which confirms the basic governance structure is in place. The home's overall rating has declined from Good to Requires Improvement, which suggests something changed in the period between inspections, whether in staffing, management stability, or operational practice. The published text does not explain the reasons for this decline.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The centre cares for both younger and older adults, supporting those with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. The team has experience supporting residents living with dementia, working to maintain dignity and quality of life as needs change. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Cherry Tree Care Centre's overall rating of Requires Improvement, down from its previous Good, means the inspection found real concerns that have not yet been resolved. The scores above reflect the limited specific evidence available in the published findings rather than confirmed strengths.
Homes in North East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe staff who form real connections with residents, showing warmth and dedication that goes beyond routine care. The emotional support provided during challenging times has left a lasting impression on those who've experienced it firsthand.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you'd like to learn more about their approach to complex care needs, getting in touch directly might help you decide if this is the right fit.
Worth a visit
Cherry Tree Care Centre, on South Road in Stockton-on-Tees, was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection. This is a decline from its previous rating of Good. The home supports up to 42 people, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. A registered manager and nominated individual are named, which confirms basic governance is in place. The central difficulty with this report is that the published inspection text provides very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed inside the home. That absence of detail makes it impossible to give you a confident picture of daily life here. Before you visit, prepare a list of direct questions: ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), find out how many staff are on overnight for 42 residents, ask what proportion of shifts are covered by agency workers, and request to see a recent care plan to check whether it reflects your parent's personal history and preferences. A visit mid-morning or around a mealtime will give you the clearest picture of how staff interact with the people living here.
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In Their Own Words
How Cherry Tree Care Centre describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where staff truly care when families need it most
Dedicated residential home Support in Stockton-on-tees
When you're looking for the right place for someone with complex needs, finding staff who genuinely care makes all the difference. Cherry Tree Care Centre in Stockton-on-Tees supports residents with various conditions, from dementia to physical disabilities. The team here has built a reputation for compassionate care, particularly during life's most difficult moments.
Who they care for
The centre cares for both younger and older adults, supporting those with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments.
The team has experience supporting residents living with dementia, working to maintain dignity and quality of life as needs change.
“If you'd like to learn more about their approach to complex care needs, getting in touch directly might help you decide if this is the right fit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Cherry Tree Care Centre's overall rating of Requires Improvement, down from its previous Good, means the inspection found real concerns that have not yet been resolved. The scores above reflect the limited specific evidence available in the published findings rather than confirmed strengths.
Homes in North East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe staff who form real connections with residents, showing warmth and dedication that goes beyond routine care. The emotional support provided during challenging times has left a lasting impression on those who've experienced it firsthand.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you'd like to learn more about their approach to complex care needs, getting in touch directly might help you decide if this is the right fit.
Worth a visit
Cherry Tree Care Centre, on South Road in Stockton-on-Tees, was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection. This is a decline from its previous rating of Good. The home supports up to 42 people, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. A registered manager and nominated individual are named, which confirms basic governance is in place. The central difficulty with this report is that the published inspection text provides very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed inside the home. That absence of detail makes it impossible to give you a confident picture of daily life here. Before you visit, prepare a list of direct questions: ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), find out how many staff are on overnight for 42 residents, ask what proportion of shifts are covered by agency workers, and request to see a recent care plan to check whether it reflects your parent's personal history and preferences. A visit mid-morning or around a mealtime will give you the clearest picture of how staff interact with the people living here.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Cherry Tree Care Centre measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Cherry Tree Care Centre describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where staff truly care when families need it most
Dedicated residential home Support in Stockton-on-tees
When you're looking for the right place for someone with complex needs, finding staff who genuinely care makes all the difference. Cherry Tree Care Centre in Stockton-on-Tees supports residents with various conditions, from dementia to physical disabilities. The team here has built a reputation for compassionate care, particularly during life's most difficult moments.
Who they care for
The centre cares for both younger and older adults, supporting those with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments.
The team has experience supporting residents living with dementia, working to maintain dignity and quality of life as needs change.
“If you'd like to learn more about their approach to complex care needs, getting in touch directly might help you decide if this is the right fit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
