Lumley Residential Home

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Lumley Residential Home is a residential care home in Crook, County Durham (DL15 0PW). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Lumley Residential Home

We at Lumley Residential Home are proud to offer warm, person centred residential care in the heart of Crook, County Durham. Set within a welcoming community in the North East, our home provides a comfortable base where older adults, younger adults, and those living with dementia or learning disabilities can feel truly at ease. Our setting in Crook places us within a friendly town in the DL postcode area, offering residents the reassurance of a familiar local environment whilst benefitting from the peaceful surroundings that County Durham is known for. The home is designed to feel just that, a home, where residents can enjoy their own space alongside welcoming communal areas that encourage friendship, conversation, and shared moments with visiting loved ones. The care we provide is thoughtfully tailored to each individual who joins us. Our specialisms include residential care for older people, dementia care, support for younger adults, and care for those with a learning disability or autism. We also offer respite care, giving families much needed reassurance during periods when a loved one needs short term support or when regular carers require a break. In practice, this means our team takes the time to understand each resident as an individual, learning their routines, preferences, and life stories so that daily care feels natural, respectful, and dignified. For families, it means peace of mind knowing that a familiar, consistent approach underpins every interaction. We are proud that the Care Quality Commission rated us Good overall following their inspection in December 2022, with Good ratings across all five domains of Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. This independent recognition reflects the everyday commitment of our team to providing care that families can trust, delivered by people who genuinely care about the wellbeing of those they support. Choosing a care home is one of the most significant decisions a family can make, and we understand the emotions involved. If you are considering Lumley Residential Home for yourself or a loved one, we warmly invite you to get in touch, ask questions, and discover how our home in Crook could be the right next chapter. We are here to listen, to guide, and to welcome you whenever you are ready.

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Common questions about Lumley Residential Home

Where is Lumley Residential Home located?

Lumley Residential Home is a residential care home in Crook, County Durham, DL15 0PW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Lumley Residential Home provide?

Lumley Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Lumley Residential Home's CQC rating?

Lumley Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 21 December 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Lumley Residential Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Lumley Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Lumley Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Lumley Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Lumley Residential Home

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Lumley Residential Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Lumley Residential Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Lumley Residential Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Lumley Residential Home supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the North East

Lumley Residential Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the North East, not a quote from Lumley Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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