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...
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...
Situated close to the coast, Jack Dormand care home is in the heart of the village of Horden in County Durham. This comfortable care home with 43 beds offers residential, nursing, residential memory and nursing memory care, for those living with dementia.
With its sea views, four sitting rooms, and two dining rooms, Jack Dormand has plenty to offer. The home has a sensory room and a room designated to the pursuit of hobbies and interests, which is very popular with Residents and their guests....
In the heart of Spennymoor in County Durham, Lothian House is a welcoming, purpose-built home with 48 beds which offers residential and residential memory care, for those living with dementia.
At Lothian House, the large, enclosed garden with patio, which is cared for by some of the Residents, is a popular place to enjoy time in the company of friends and family. A lovely home, it offers Residents the choice of four sitting rooms and two dining areas in which to relax, dine and socialise. The b...
There are 117 care homes in Durham, with 54 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 117 care homes in Durham, 103 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.
