Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home

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Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home is a nursing home in Durham, County Durham (DH7 8SH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home

We at Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home offer a warm and welcoming nursing home in Durham, providing specialist care for older people, adults living with dementia, and those requiring nursing support in a peaceful setting within County Durham. Nestled within the DH postcode area, our home benefits from the tranquil surroundings that Durham and the wider North East region are known for, whilst remaining easily accessible for visiting family and friends. The location offers residents the best of both worlds: a calm, restful environment for daily living, combined with the reassurance of being close to the amenities and community life of Durham. Our home is registered to provide a broad spectrum of care, and we take pride in the depth of expertise this reflects. For older residents, we deliver personalised support that respects independence whilst offering the reassurance of round the clock attention. Our nursing care means that residents with complex clinical needs can receive skilled input without the upheaval of moving to another setting. For those living with dementia, we aim to create a familiar and gentle atmosphere where each person is known as an individual, with routines and interactions shaped around their preferences, life story, and comfort. We also welcome younger adults into our community and support people with mental health needs, recognising that quality care must be tailored to the whole person, not defined by age or diagnosis alone. Our experience in supporting individuals recovering from or managing challenges related to alcohol or drug misuse means we approach every resident without judgement, focusing instead on dignity, stability, and progress. Respite care is available too, offering families a trusted place for their loved one during periods when regular carers need a break, or when someone is recovering from a hospital stay and needs a supportive environment before returning home. In practice, this breadth of specialism means families do not have to compromise. Whether a loved one needs gentle companionship, active nursing intervention, sensitive dementia support, or a period of short term recovery, our team is equipped to respond with compassion and professionalism. We understand that choosing a care home is one of the most significant decisions a family can make, and we work closely with relatives to ensure that care plans reflect the wishes, history, and personality of the person at the heart of them. Following our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection in November 2022, Rushyfields was rated Good overall, with a rating of Good across every one of the five domains assessed: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. Achieving consistency across all five areas reflects a home where the day to day experience of residents, the leadership behind the scenes, and the responsiveness of the team all meet the standards families rightly expect. It offers independent reassurance that the care being delivered is thoughtful, safe, and genuinely centred on the people who live here. If you are exploring care options for a parent, partner, relative, or friend, we warmly invite you to get in touch or arrange a visit. Seeing our home in person, meeting the team, and asking the questions that matter most to your family is often the best way to feel confident about the next step. Whatever the circumstances that have brought you to this point, we are here to listen, to guide, and to help you find the right path forward at Rushyfields.

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Common questions about Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home

Where is Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home located?

Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home is a nursing home in Durham, County Durham, DH7 8SH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home provide?

Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Younger adults care, Substance misuse support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home's CQC rating?

Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 8 November 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home provide dementia care?

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

Does Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home

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

Yes. Rushyfields Residential and Nursing 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?

Yes. Yes. Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Rushyfields Residential and Nursing 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. Rushyfields Residential and Nursing 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

Rushyfields Residential and Nursing 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 Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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