Care Homes in County Durham

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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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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
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9

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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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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Peterlee

Peterlee

Jack Dormand Care Home

Fourth Street, Hordon, Peterlee, SR8 4LD

Outstanding - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
43 beds • No en-suite rooms • Opened in 1988
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Spennymoor

Spennymoor

Lothian House Care Home

Clyde Terrace, Spennymoor, DL16 7SG

Outstanding - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
48 beds • 33 en-suite rooms • Opened in 1993
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Ferryhill

Ferryhill

Tenlands Care Home

Wood Lane, Ferryhill, DL17 8JD

Outstanding - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
40 beds • 4 en-suite rooms • Opened in 1991
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Consett

Consett

Abigail Lodge Care Home - Consett

Gloucester Road, Delves Lane, Consett, DH8 7LB

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
60 beds • No en-suite rooms • Opened in 1995
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Overview of care homes in County Durham

Care homes in County Durham

109

Homes that offer nursing care

55

Specialise in dementia care

90

Homes rated good or above

268

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Frequently asked questions

  • How many care homes are there in County Durham

    There are 109 care homes in County Durham, with 55 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 County Durham offer specialised dementia care?

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

  • How are care homes in County Durham regulated?

    All care homes in County Durham are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Of the 109 care homes in County Durham, 268 have been rated good or above.

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