Care Homes in Ferryhill
Ferryhill has 3 CQC registered care homes. 3 are rated Good. 2 of the 3 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Planning and paying for a care home place in Ferryhill
The assessment is free and commits you to nothing
An assessment carries no obligation and is the quickest way to find out where a family stands. Anyone who appears to need care can request one, as can a relative acting with their consent. Contact Durham County Council adult social care to arrange it, or ask a hospital team to refer where a discharge is being planned. The written outcome records eligible needs, and homes will generally want to see it before confirming a place.
Where the council may contribute
A financial assessment is conducted separately and examines income, savings and usually the value of a property. Where capital and income fall below the national thresholds the council may meet part or all of the cost, while those above them fund the placement and remain entitled to the council's information and advice. Where a house is to be sold, ask about a deferred payment arrangement rather than assuming a quick sale is the only route.
Get the fees set out in writing
Weekly charges differ between these three homes according to room size, facilities and the amount of help needed. Ask each for a schedule showing what the fee covers, what falls outside it such as hairdressing, chiropody or escorted appointments, and when charges are reviewed. Establish what notice either side must give, and what happens if savings reduce to the funding threshold during a stay.
Choosing a provider and what to check
Reading behind a uniform grade
Acorn Grange, Broom Lodge and Tenlands Care Home all hold a Good rating, so the grade will not separate them. The inspection reports will: the date of each visit, what was recorded about staffing levels and training, how medicines were managed, and whether people were observed being treated with patience. A recent report tells you more than an older one, and it is worth noting which of the five key questions each home scored most strongly on.
Check the registration fits the need
Residential registration covers personal care rather than nursing, so describe medication, mobility, continence and memory plainly when you enquire, and ask the manager whether people in that position are regularly supported. If nursing care looks likely to be needed before long, raise it now rather than face a second move later.
What the visit shows
Go at a busy hour and stay through a mealtime. Watch how staff speak to residents who have no visitors, whether call bells are answered promptly, and how communal areas and bathrooms are kept. Ask who would lead the care and how families are told when something changes.
3 care homes in Ferryhill
- Tenlands Care Home · Wood Lane, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8JD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Strong Life Care (Tenlands) Limited
Tenlands is a residential care home in Ferryhill, County Durham. We support older people, including those living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sight or hearing loss. Younger adults whose needs are best...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Broom Lodge · Cleveland View, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 0SW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Action for Care Limited
We are a residential home in Ferryhill supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic people, including younger adults. The house is run as a household rather than a service. Everyone has their own room and their own things, and...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Acorn Grange · Vicarage Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 9HU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Manor Care Home Group
Here at Acorn Grange, we are a care home based in Ferryhill, County Durham, and we are proud to offer a genuine home from home for the people who live with us. We support older adults, younger adults, and people living with dementia, and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in North East, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care Middle half of prices from 13 North East homes. Median £1,369. | Varies by council | £1,331 to £1,392 |
| Nursing care England figure, because too few North East homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916. | Varies by council | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care Middle half of prices from 14 North East homes. Median £1,458. | Not published separately | £1,268 to £1,548 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few North East homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. What a council pays differs from council to council. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Tenlands Care Home, 30 September 2026, Good
- Acorn Grange, 17 May 2023, Good
- Broom Lodge, 6 January 2023, Good
Longest since a report
- Broom Lodge, 6 January 2023, Good
- Acorn Grange, 17 May 2023, Good
- Tenlands Care Home, 30 September 2026, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Ferryhill
How many care homes are there in Ferryhill?
Ferryhill has 3 CQC registered care homes: 3 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
Which care homes in Ferryhill were inspected most recently?
Tenlands Care Home (30 September 2026), Acorn Grange (17 May 2023) and Broom Lodge (6 January 2023) have the most recent CQC reports.
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