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County Durham care homes (108)

Overview of care homes in County Durham
Care homes in County Durham108
Homes that offer nursing care51
Specialise in dementia care89
Care homes rated Good or better in County Durham87
County Durham's Care RegulatorCare Quality Commission (CQC)
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Frequently asked questions
How many care homes are there in County Durham?
There are 108 care homes in County Durham, with 51 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.
Read our guide here on choosing the right care home
How many care homes in County Durham offer specialised dementia care?
89 care homes in County Durham offer specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.
View our dementia care home list
How are care homes in County Durham regulated?
All care homes in County Durham are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Of the 108 care homes in County Durham, 87 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 County 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.
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In England, care homes are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) which rates services as Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate.

Search featured towns in County Durham
Durham
13 care homes rated Good or better
Bishop Auckland
12 care homes rated Good or better
Seaham
8 care homes rated Good or better
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Types of care available
Residential care homes
Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.

Top towns for residential care
Durham (18)
Bishop Auckland (14)
Consett (12)
Chester-le-Street (13)
Nursing care homes
Medical care from a qualified nurse, and treatment for residents with illness or injuries.

Top towns for nursing care
Durham (11)
Bishop Auckland (8)
Seaham (5)
Consett (4)
Dementia care homes
Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

Top towns for dementia care
Durham (16)
Bishop Auckland (13)
Consett (10)
Chester-le-Street (8)
Palliative care homes
Care designed to provide quality support and comfort for people living with life-limited conditions.

Top towns for palliative care
Durham (1)
Bishop Auckland (1)
Crook (1)
Consett (0)
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59 home care agencies in County Durham provide trained care professionals who deliver care in your own home.
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