Care Homes in Durham

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Darlington

Darlington

Elderwood Residential Home

Westmoreland Street, Darlington, DL3 0FB

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
40 beds • All en-suite • Opened in 1992
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10

Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle

The Manor House Barnard Castle

The Manor House, John Street, Barnard Castle, DL12 8ET

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
76 beds • All en-suite • Opened in 2009
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9

Peterlee

Peterlee

The Hawthorns

O'Neill Drive, Peterlee, SR8 5UP

Outstanding - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
108 beds • 78 en-suite rooms • Opened in 1994
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Hartlepool

Hartlepool

Elwick Grange

Elwick Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9LX

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Palliative
60 beds • All en-suite • Opened in 2002
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Darlington

Darlington

Hundens Park

Hundens Lane, Darlington, DL1 1JF

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
49 beds • 47 en-suite rooms • Opened in 2003
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Darlington

Darlington

North Park

L'Anson Street, Darlington, DL3 0SW

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
60 beds • All en-suite • Opened in 2003
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Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland

Eden House

Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6EN

Outstanding - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
53 beds • All en-suite • Opened in 2013
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Peterlee

Peterlee

Jack Dormand Care Home

Fourth Street, Hordon, Peterlee, SR8 4LD

Outstanding - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
43 beds • No en-suite rooms • Opened in 1988
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Spennymoor

Spennymoor

Lothian House Care Home

Clyde Terrace, Spennymoor, DL16 7SG

Outstanding - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
48 beds • 33 en-suite rooms • Opened in 1993
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Peterlee

Peterlee

Bannatyne Lodge

Bannatyne Care Home, Manor Way, Peterlee, SR8 5SB

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
50 beds • 48 en-suite rooms • Opened in 1993
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Overview of care homes in Durham

Care homes in Durham

117

Homes that offer nursing care

53

Specialise in dementia care

86

Homes rated good or above

309

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  • How many care homes are there in Durham

    There are 117 care homes in Durham, with 53 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.

  • How many care homes in Durham offer specialised dementia care?

    86 care homes in Durham offer specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

  • How are care homes in Durham regulated?

    All care homes in Durham are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Of the 117 care homes in Durham, 309 have been rated good or above.

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