Anchor’s Elderwood in Darlington is a trusted provider of residential care for elderly people, and we offer tailored care for older people living with dementia and those who require assistance with personal care.
Our care home’s well trained and helpful colleagues provide 24-hour care and support to help you maintain your chosen lifestyle, adapting as your needs change.
At Elderwood, activities play an important role and we aim to enhance our residents’ quality of life by providing a varie...
The Manor House at Barnard Castle is a contemporary residential care home set in luxurious surroundings. The Manor House offers first class care and facilities with premium en-suite rooms for up to 76 residents, in a light and spacious setting.
At Anchor, we have a long history of caring for older people and we put our residents at the heart of everything we do. The Manor House at Barnard Castle is the result of this approach, carefully conceived with all our experience and passion, to meet t...
A modern, purpose-built care home, The Hawthorns is set in a peaceful residential area of Peterlee.
We provide excellent 24-hour nursing care alongside expert care for people living with dementia in our dedicated Memory Lane Community. We also provide a neurological rehabilitation service for younger adults and cater for respite stays and short breaks. Our Memory Lane Community is visited regularly by a consultant psychiatrist and our neurological rehabilitation unit there is a regular visit ...
North Park is a modern, purpose-built care home in Darlington with scenic park views and safe, secluded gardens. In a quiet setting, it nonetheless has access to plenty of local amenities and is not far from the A1. It offers care and support to frail older people, people living with disabilities or sensory loss, in addition to dementia care.
Our residential care home is dedicated to ensuring dignity, independence and choice for the people it supports irrespective of physical or mental health...
We're situated on Hundens Lane on the site of a former bowling green and park in Darlington. Our home has extensive gardens designed to meet our residents' needs.
Hundens Park provides 24-hour nursing care for frail older people, care for people with sensory impairments, physical disabilities and dementia. We provide end of life care and respite care, including post-operative respite care. The nursing home also houses the Darnton Suite, providing support and care for people living with dement...
Lambton House is situated in open countryside on the outskirts of Bournmoor, near to Chester le street and Houghton le Spring, not far from the historic City of Durham.
Boasting 57 en suite bedrooms, communal areas, quiet lounges and an in-house hairdressing salon, the original twentieth-century property has been substantially and seamlessly extended to be spacious, light, comfortable and dementia-friendly.
An exceptional living environment has been created to encompass all the needs and r...
In a peaceful, residential area of Bishop Auckland in County Durham, Eden House is a lovely, purpose-built care home with 53 beds offering residential and residential memory care, for those living with dementia.
Eden House is a friendly, welcoming home with a choice of several comfortable sitting rooms and dining areas. Residents may also enjoy the use of the well-stocked library and the hairdressing salon. The attractive, enclosed garden, which is looked after by some of our Residents, is an...
St Andrews Nursing Home is a distinctive property situated in well-established grounds within walking distance of Stanley Town Centre.
Stanton Hall provides high-quality care which is delivered by fully trained nursing and care staff with a person-centred approach designed to meet all our residents needs. Each resident is encouraged to live life to the fullest and are given every opportunity to lead as normal a life as possible.
Our objectives are to maintain and encourage a lifestyle for ...
There are 108 care homes in Durham, with 50 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.
All care homes in Durham are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Of the 108 care homes in Durham, 95 have been rated good or above.
What is the difference between nursing homes and residential care homes?
Residential care homes provide residents with accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication. However, a nursing care home will also provide medical care from a qualified nurse, including treatment for any illness or injuries.
Will I be entitled to local authority funding to help pay for a care home in Durham?
In England, if your total savings and property assets are below £23,250, then you may be able to access local authority funding towards accommodation costs, personal care and nursing care. Read our care home funding article for more advice.
In England, care homes are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) which rates services as Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate.
