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Peterlee

Peterlee

The Hawthorns

O'Neill Drive, Peterlee, SR8 5UP

Outstanding - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
108 beds • 78 en-suite rooms • Opened in 1994
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Darlington

Darlington

Elderwood Residential Home

Westmoreland Street, Darlington, DL3 0FB

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
40 beds • All en-suite • Opened in 1992
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10

Darlington

Darlington

North Park

L'Anson Street, Darlington, DL3 0SW

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
60 beds • All en-suite • Opened in 2003
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8

Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle

The Manor House Barnard Castle

The Manor House, John Street, Barnard Castle, DL12 8ET

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
76 beds • All en-suite • Opened in 2009
The Manor House Barnard Castle cover
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9

Darlington

Darlington

Hundens Park

Hundens Lane, Darlington, DL1 1JF

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
49 beds • 47 en-suite rooms • Opened in 2003
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22

Seaham

Seaham

Church View (Murton)

Church Lane, Murton, Seaham, SR7 9PG

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
42 beds • All en-suite • Opened in 2004
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Hartlepool

Hartlepool

Elwick Grange

Elwick Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9LX

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Palliative
60 beds • All en-suite • Opened in 2002
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Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle

Kings Court Care Home

14 Market Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8ND

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Palliative
37 beds • 34 en-suite rooms • Opened in 1987
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Stanley

Stanley

Stanley Park

Wear Road, Stanley, DH9 6AH

Requires improvement - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
Palliative
71 beds • All en-suite • Opened in 2006
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Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland

Eden House

Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6EN

Outstanding - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
53 beds • All en-suite • Opened in 2013
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Overview of care homes in Durham

Care homes in Durham

127

Homes that offer nursing care

62

Specialise in dementia care

95

Homes rated good or above

323

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  • How many care homes are there in Durham

    There are 127 care homes in Durham, with 62 offering nursing care. If you're not sure which type of care home is best for you, you can read our guide on how to choose the right care home.

  • How many care homes in Durham offer specialised dementia care?

    95 care homes in Durham offer specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

  • How are care homes in Durham regulated?

    All care homes in Durham are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Of the 127 care homes in Durham, 323 have been rated good or above.

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