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The Hawthorns

O'Neill Drive, Peterlee, SR8 5UP


Summary

  • Outstanding

    Regulator's rating

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  • Rooms available

    Current availability

  • 108 beds

    Maximum occupancy

  • 1994

    Date opened

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From the owner

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 pro…

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 from a consultant neurologist, a team of physiotherapists and occupational therapist, in addition to our nursing, activities, support and hospitality teams.

We invite you to come along to see what we can offer – we are always pleased to see visitors or to take calls.

Care, activities, facilities and food are all major focuses at our home. It is important that each of these services are tailored to the individual needs and preferences of residents, which is why we employ a wonderful team of professionals who can deliver support using a warm and person-centred approach.

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Care provided

  • Residential care

    Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.

  • Nursing care

    Medical care from a qualified nurse, and treatment for residents with illness or injuries.

  • Dementia care

    Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

    Separate dementia accommodation

  • Palliative and end of life care

    Care designed to provide quality support and comfort for people living with life-limiting conditions.

Care specialisms

This home offers specialised care for any of the following:

  • Adults over 65 years
  • Adults under 65 years
  • Physical disabilities
  • Brain injuries
  • Mental health conditions
  • Dementia
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Huntington's disease
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Stroke
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Convalescent care

Features

  • 108 beds
  • 95 single bedrooms
  • 5 beds in double / twin rooms
  • 81 en-suite rooms
  • Purpose built, opened in 1994
  • Near public transport
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair access
  • Personal furniture allowed
  • TV point in rooms
  • Pets allowed (by arrangement)
  • Grounds / gardens
  • Separate dementia accommodation

Prices

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Funding for care 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.

To qualify, you must first arrange a care needs assessment.

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Regulator's inspection rating

Overall Outstanding

Last inspection

30 Sep 2022

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Outstanding
Responsive
Outstanding
Well led
Good
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