How do I arrange a care needs assessment in County Durham?

Contact the adult social care team at Durham County Council and ask for a care needs assessment. Anyone who appears to need care can request one, and a relative, friend or attorney may ask on their behalf. Where the person is currently in hospital, the ward will usually start the process, but it is worth confirming who is handling it rather than assuming. The assessment is free and unaffected by savings, and the written outcome is the document that determines both funded support and the level of care a home needs to provide.

Can Durham County Council pay for a nursing home placement in County Durham?

It can, subject to both a care needs assessment and a financial assessment. The needs assessment must establish that nursing care is the right form of support, and the financial assessment then examines capital and income, usually including the value of a property for a permanent move. Where capital falls below the national upper threshold, Durham County Council contributes towards the fees. Separately, NHS funded nursing care is paid towards the nursing element regardless of savings, and NHS Continuing Healthcare can cover the full cost where the primary need is a health need.

Which providers in County Durham offer nursing care?

Fifty six registered nursing homes are listed on this page, which is the complete field currently registered with the Care Quality Commission for this care type in County Durham. They include Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home, Brancepeth Court, Lyons Court Care Home, Abigail Lodge and Thornfield Grange, alongside three homes rated Outstanding. Each profile shows the provider name, the care type and the current rating. Opening a profile is the quickest way to confirm what a home is registered to provide before you make contact.

What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?

A residential care home supports people with daily living, including washing, dressing, medication prompts, meals and company, with care staff available throughout the day and night. A nursing home provides all of that and has a registered nurse on the premises, which is what allows it to manage clinical needs such as wound care, catheters, feeding tubes and complex medication. Every provider listed on this page is registered as a nursing home. Where a person's needs are primarily social rather than clinical, a residential home may suit better and usually costs less.

How far in advance should we start looking at nursing homes in County Durham?

As soon as nursing care looks likely rather than certain. Where a move can be planned, a few months allows time for assessments, unhurried visits and a proper reading of inspection reports. Nursing placements are more often arranged at speed from a hospital bed, and in that situation a shortlist drawn up beforehand is worth a great deal. Even three or four homes with fees confirmed and reports read will spare you making the decision entirely on someone else's timetable.

What should I ask when visiting a nursing home in County Durham?

Start with nursing cover, because it is the reason for choosing this type of home at all: how many registered nurses are on shift by day and overnight, and how often agency nurses are used. Ask how the home manages a deterioration out of hours and which visiting professionals attend regularly. Ask who writes the care plan, how often it is reviewed and how families are told when something changes. Then set those answers against what you saw at a mealtime and in the rooms nobody offered to show you.

Nursing Homes in County Durham

County Durham has 57 CQC registered nursing homes. 44 are rated Good, 2 Outstanding, 7 Requires improvement, and 4 have not yet been rated. 37 of the 57 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

County Durham at a glance

What the numbers say about care for older people in County Durham.

Durham County Council pays, residential care: £857 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,331 to £1,392, median £1,369
Care home beds filled across County Durham: 89%. The 12 month average is 88%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 85
People aged 75 and over: 58,300. Rising to 68,700 by 2035, up 18%
Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 20 changed owner, covering 844 beds.
Who pays, across County Durham (estimate): 51% council, 26% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 7,500. Rising to 9,300 by 2035, up 24%
People aged 85 and over: 14,200. Rising to 20,600 by 2035, up 44%

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Arranging and Funding Nursing Care in County Durham

Nursing care sits at the expensive end of social care, and it is also the type most often arranged in a hurry, usually from a hospital ward. Understanding the order in which the assessments happen, and who pays for what at each stage, is the single most useful thing a family can do in the first few days.

The care needs assessment comes first

A care needs assessment establishes what level of support a person requires and whether that support genuinely calls for a nurse on the premises. It is free, it is not means tested, and it can be requested by the person themselves or by a relative acting for them. Durham County Council adult social care is the authority responsible for carrying out that assessment and for deciding what funded support follows from it. Where the assessment is being arranged around a hospital discharge, ask the ward for the name of the social worker handling it, and ask for the written outcome rather than a verbal summary.

Health funding that applies only to nursing homes

Two forms of health funding matter here and neither depends on savings. NHS funded nursing care is a flat weekly contribution paid directly to the home towards the cost of the registered nursing element, and it applies to anyone in a nursing home who is assessed as needing it. NHS Continuing Healthcare covers the whole placement where a person's primary need is judged to be a health need rather than a social one. Both are decided by assessment rather than on request, and both are worth asking about explicitly, because neither is always raised by default.

Where the council contributes

Beyond health funding, support from the council rests on a financial assessment of capital and income, with the value of a property usually counted for a permanent placement. Fees differ between homes according to nursing input, room and complexity of need, so ask each home for a written breakdown showing what the nursing contribution covers and what remains payable.

Choosing a Nursing Home in County Durham and What to Look For

What the ratings across the area show

Fifty six nursing homes are registered across County Durham. Three hold Outstanding, namely The Hawthorns, Jack Dormand Care Home and Bradbury House. Forty four are rated Good, among them Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home, Brancepeth Court, Parklands Nursing Home and Leazes Hall Care Home. Six have been told they Require Improvement and three carry no rating yet. Treat the rating as a starting point and read the report behind it, checking the inspection date and the safe and well led domains in particular, since nursing homes depend heavily on stable clinical leadership.

Questions that are specific to nursing care

Ask how many registered nurses are on duty during the day and overnight, and whether nursing cover is ever met by agency staff. Ask which visiting professionals attend regularly and how the home handles a deterioration out of hours. If pressure area care, catheters, feeding tubes or end of life care are likely to be part of the picture, ask directly about experience of each and how staff are trained for it.

What to notice while you are there

Visit more than once and make one visit unannounced, ideally around a mealtime. Watch how staff speak to residents who cannot easily reply, whether people are helped to eat without being hurried, and whether call bells are answered promptly. Ask to see a bedroom that is currently empty rather than a show room, and notice the corridors nobody shows off.

57 nursing homes in County Durham (showing 1–50)

Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home · Brandon Lane, Durham, County Durham, DH7 8SH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Sanctuary Care Limited
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...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Lindisfarne CLS Nursing · Whitehill Park, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH2 2EP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Gainford Care Homes Limited
We at Lindisfarne CLS Nursing are proud to offer specialist nursing care in the welcoming community of Chester Le Street, County Durham. Our home has been thoughtfully designed to provide a safe, comfortable and homely environment where...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Abigail Lodge · Gloucester Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7LB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd
We at Abigail Lodge are proud to offer compassionate nursing home care in the heart of Consett, County Durham. Our welcoming residence provides a warm and homely setting where older people can feel safe, valued, and truly cared for, whilst...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Defoe Court · Defoe Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 4JP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by HC-One Limited
Defoe Court is a nursing home in Newton Aycliffe, caring for people across County Durham who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily life. Many of our residents are living with dementia, we support adults with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Brancepeth Court · Hall Lane, Crook, County Durham, DL15 0PW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bondcare Willington Limited
Here at Brancepeth Court, we provide nursing home care for adults in the heart of Crook, County Durham. We are proud to support a wide range of individuals, including older people, those living with dementia, adults with learning...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Lindisfarne CLS Residential · Whitehill Park, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH2 2EP
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Gainford Care Homes Limited
We at Lindisfarne CLS Residential are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the welcoming town of Chester Le Street, County Durham. Our home provides a nurturing environment where older people, adults living with dementia, and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
St Mary's Care Home · Church Chare, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PZ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Carewell (Health Care) Limited
We at St Mary's Care Home are proud to offer dedicated nursing care in the heart of Chester Le Street, County Durham. Our home provides a warm, welcoming sanctuary for older people who need round the clock nursing support, delivered with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Kingsway Nursing Home · Kingsway, Durham, County Durham, DH7 9TB
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Kingsway Care Home Limited
We are Kingsway Nursing Home in Durham, and we provide nursing care for adults with a wide range of needs. Qualified nurses are on duty day and night, which means health changes can be picked up quickly and families are not left wondering...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Village Nursing and Care Home @ Murton · Wellfield Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 9HN
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Village Care Home (Murton) Limited
We at The Village Nursing and Care Home @ Murton are proud to offer compassionate nursing home care in the heart of Seaham, County Durham, providing a welcoming sanctuary for older people, adults living with dementia, and individuals with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Lindisfarne Care Home · Carr House Drive, Newton Hall, County Durham, DH1 5LT
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Gainford Care Homes Limited
Lindisfarne Care Home is a nursing home at Newton Hall in County Durham. Nursing care means registered nurses are on the team here at all hours, working alongside care staff who come to know the people living with us very well. We support...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Lyons Court Care Home · Stones End, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9RE
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Durham Care Line Limited
Lyons Court is a nursing and residential care home in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. We care for older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, learning disabilities, autism, physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Willowdene Care Home · Lizard Lane, Stockton-on-tees, County Durham, TS21 3ET
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Highgate Care Services (North) Ltd.
Willowdene Care Home is a nursing home in Stockton on Tees, providing nursing care for older people and younger adults across County Durham and the surrounding area, including people living with dementia and people with a physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
The Hawthorns · O'Neill Drive, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5UP
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Here at The Hawthorns in Peterlee, County Durham, we provide nursing home care for a wide range of people with different needs and circumstances. Whether someone comes to us for older person care, dementia care, mental health support,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
West House Care Home · West House, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by West House Carehome Limited
West House Care Home provides nursing care in Chester le Street, County Durham. We look after older people and younger adults who need skilled nursing, and we take respite bookings for people who need a stay of a few weeks rather than a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Lindisfarne · King Edward Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7TY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Gainford Care Homes Limited
We at Lindisfarne Seaham are proud to offer compassionate nursing home care in the coastal town of Seaham, County Durham. Our home provides specialised support for older people, adults living with dementia, and individuals with complex...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Leazes Hall Care Home · The Leazes, Newcastle Upon Tyne, County Durham, NE16 6AJ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Leazes Hall Care Home Limited
We at Leazes Hall Care Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the welcoming surroundings of Newcastle Upon Tyne, serving families across the wider North East region. Our home has been thoughtfully created to provide a safe,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Dr. Ashdown's Stockton Lodge · Seaton Park, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0HJ
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Seaham Care Limited
Stockton Lodge is a care home in Seaham, County Durham, providing both residential and nursing care. We look after older people and younger adults, including many residents living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Bradbury House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities · Worthington Close, Crook, County Durham, DL15 8NL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Leonard Cheshire Disability
At Bradbury House, we provide nursing care for older people, younger adults and individuals living with physical disabilities, right here in the heart of Crook, County Durham. We are proud to have received an Outstanding rating from the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Thornfield Grange · 60 Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7QZ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Cygnet (OE) Limited
Thornfield Grange is a nursing home in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. We provide nursing care for adults whose needs go beyond what can reasonably be managed at home, and we also offer respite stays for people who need care for a shorter...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Aycliffe Care Home · Burnhope, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7ER
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Akari Care Limited
We at Aycliffe Care Home are proud to offer dedicated nursing care in the welcoming town of Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. Our home has been thoughtfully created to support older people, younger adults, and those living with dementia,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
St Margaret's Care Home · St Margarets Garth, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4DS
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by HC-One Limited
St Margaret's Care Home is a nursing home in Durham. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily life, for residents living with dementia and for people whose physical disability requires skilled support....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
St Helens Care Home · 6 Manor Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9DL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Marton Care Homes Ltd
St Helens Care Home provides nursing care in Bishop Auckland for older people and younger adults. We support people living with dementia, people managing mental health conditions and people with physical disabilities, and we also work with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Picktree Court Care Home · Picktree Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3SP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Premier Care Homes Limited
Picktree Court Care Home is a nursing home in Chester le Street, caring for older people whose health needs have gone beyond what can be managed comfortably at home. Having qualified nurses here at every hour means changes in somebody's...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Park · Wear Road, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6AH
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Care UK Care Services Limited
Stanley Park is a nursing home in Stanley, County Durham, caring for people who need qualified nursing support alongside help with daily living. We care for older people and younger adults, support residents living with dementia or a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Divine Care Centre · Front Street, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5DP
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Elba Care Limited
We at Divine Care Centre are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the welcoming town of Wingate, County Durham. Our home has been thoughtfully designed to provide a safe, comfortable, and dignified environment for adults with a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Denehurst Nursing Home · Merrington Lane, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8NL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Seaham Care Limited
Denehurst Nursing Home is in Ferryhill, County Durham. We care for older people who need nursing support, including those living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Ashwood Park Residential and Nursing Home · Seaside Lane, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3XZ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Sanctuary Care Limited
We at Ashwood Park Residential and Nursing Home are proud to offer specialist nursing and residential care in the heart of Peterlee, County Durham. Our home provides a warm, welcoming environment where residents receive compassionate...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Brandon Lodge Care Home · Commercial Street, Durham, County Durham, DH7 8PH
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Lotus Care Brandon Lodge Limited
We are Brandon Lodge Care Home, a nursing home in Durham. We look after older people and younger adults who need nursing care, including people living with dementia, people with a mental health condition and people with a physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Lindisfarne · Silverdale Place, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7DZ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Gainford Care Homes Limited
Lindisfarne at Newton Aycliffe provides nursing and personal care for older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia, people managing mental health conditions, people with a physical disability and people with sight...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Hollie Hill · Durham Road, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6QZ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd
Hollie Hill is a nursing home in Stanley, County Durham, caring for older people who need qualified nursing as well as help with everyday life. Nurses are on duty day and night, so medication, wound and pressure care and conditions that...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Bishopsgate Lodge Care Home · 15 Hexham Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7PU
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Landona House Limited
Bishopsgate Lodge Care Home provides nursing care in Bishop Auckland for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people with mental health needs, people with physical disabilities and people who have sight...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Craigarran Care Home · Cinnamon Drive, Trimdon Station, County Durham, TS29 6NY
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Craigarran Limited
Craigarran Care Home is in Trimdon Station, County Durham. We provide nursing care for adults who need clinical support as well as help with daily living, including older people, people living with dementia, people living with mental...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Melbury Court · Old Dryburn Way, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5SE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by HC-One No.2 Limited
Melbury Court is a nursing home in Durham. We provide nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people with sight or hearing loss. Respite stays are available for shorter...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
Care Home · Westcott Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5JE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Popular Care Ltd
Peterlee Care Home is a nursing home in Peterlee, County Durham. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, and we support people living with dementia, adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people with a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Benfield Hall Nursing Home · 155 Durham Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5TH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by D3 Care Ltd
We are a nursing home in Consett, caring for people whose needs require qualified nursing alongside help with daily living. We look after older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia, people with mental health...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Bowe's Court Care Home · Bowes Court, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9RE
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Durham Care Line Limited
We at Bowe's Court Care Home extend a warm welcome to families exploring residential care in Bishop Auckland. Nestled within the historic market town in County Durham, our home offers a comforting and homely setting where residents can...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Jack Dormand Care Home · Fourth Street, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4LD
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by HC-One Limited
Jack Dormand Care Home in Peterlee is a nursing home, with qualified nurses on duty at all times alongside our care team. We care for older people and younger adults, including many people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Cedar Court Residential and Nursing Home · Portland Avenue, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 8BT
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Sanctuary Care Limited
We are Cedar Court Residential and Nursing Home in Seaham, County Durham. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily living, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Yohden Hall Care Complex · Hesleden Road, Hartlepool, County Durham, TS27 4LH
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by MMCG (CCH) (2) Limited
Here at Yohden Hall Care Complex, we provide nursing home care for people in Hartlepool and the wider County Durham area. Our team works across a broad range of specialisms, supporting older people, those living with dementia, individuals...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Field View · Hesleden Road, Hartlepool, County Durham, TS27 4LH
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by MMCG (CCH) (2) Limited
We are Field View in Hartlepool. We provide both residential and nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we also look after younger adults with nursing needs. Respite stays are available. Because we offer...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Lindisfarne Ouston · Front Street, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH2 1QW
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Gainford Care Homes Limited
We are Lindisfarne Ouston in Chester Le Street, County Durham. We provide both residential and nursing care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people living with mental health conditions, people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Brockwell Court · 9 Cobden Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6AH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd
Brockwell Court is a nursing home in Consett, County Durham. We look after older people whose health needs go beyond what residential care can offer, along with younger adults who need nursing support, and we take respite stays when a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Sandringham Care Home · Escomb Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6HT
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Crown Care VI Limited
Sandringham Care Home is a nursing home in Bishop Auckland in County Durham. We care for older people and younger adults who need nursing support, including people living with dementia, people managing mental health conditions and people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Redworth · Byerley Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1HQ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Shaftesbury Care GRP Limited
We are Redworth, a nursing home in Shildon, County Durham. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside support with daily living, including people living with dementia, and we also look after younger adults with nursing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Barrington Lodge · Berkshire Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6XX
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd
Here at Barrington Lodge, we provide nursing home care in the heart of Bishop Auckland, County Durham, supporting a wide range of individuals and families who need trusted, reliable care close to home. We care for older adults, people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Belmont Grange Nursing and Residential Home · Broomside Lane, Durham, County Durham, DH1 2QW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Merrywell Care (Belmont Grange) Ltd
Belmont Grange Nursing and Residential Home is in Durham. We provide both nursing and residential care for older people, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability, people with visual or hearing impairment and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home · Church Lane, Kelloe, County Durham, DH6 4PT
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Sunny Okukpolor Humphreys
The Beeches is a nursing and residential care home in Kelloe, County Durham. We care for older people who need nursing support and for those who need residential care, including many people living with dementia, and we also support younger...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Willowdene Care Home · Lizard Lane, Stockton On Tees, County Durham, TS21 3ET
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Maria Mallaband Care Homes Limited
Willowdene Care Home is a nursing home in Stockton on Tees. We care for older people whose health needs mean qualified nurses should be close at hand, including many people living with dementia, and we also support people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Richmond Court · Hall Lane, Crook, County Durham, DL15 0PW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bondcare Willington Limited
Richmond Court is a nursing home in Crook, County Durham, caring for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing support, including people living with dementia, people with learning disabilities and autism, people managing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Lindisfarne Shotton · Carlyle Crescent, Durham, County Durham, DH6 2PB
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Gainford Care Homes Limited
Lindisfarne Shotton provides nursing care near Durham for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people who have sight or hearing loss. We also take planned respite...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care

What care costs in County Durham, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care North East figure, because too few County Durham homes publish this price. 13 homes. Median £1,369.	£857	£1,331 to £1,392
Nursing care England figure, because too few County Durham homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916.	£890	£1,600 to £2,071
Residential dementia care North East figure, because too few County Durham homes publish this price. 14 homes. Median £1,458.	Not published separately	£1,268 to £1,548
Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few County Durham homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.	Not published separately	£1,890 to £2,221

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Inspected most recently

Divine Care Centre, 28 August 2026, Requires improvement
Hollie Hill, 17 July 2026, Good
Bradbury House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities, 11 June 2026, Good

Longest since a report

Lindisfarne Care Home, 16 February 2018, Good
Jack Dormand Care Home, 21 March 2018, Outstanding
Parklands Nursing Home, 27 April 2018, Good

Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in County Durham

How many nursing homes are there in County Durham?

County Durham has 57 CQC registered nursing homes: 2 Outstanding, 44 Good, 7 Requires improvement, 4 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a nursing home cost in County Durham?

Durham County Council pays an average of £857 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,331 to £1,392 a week. North East figure, because too few County Durham homes publish this price. 13 homes. Median £1,369. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

Which nursing homes in County Durham were inspected most recently?

Divine Care Centre (28 August 2026), Hollie Hill (17 July 2026) and Bradbury House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities (11 June 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.

Local care news in County Durham

New 48 bed care home registered with CQC in County Durham: Willowdene Care Home (5 November 2026)

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