Care Homes in Durham

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Croft House Care Home

Carlyle Cresent, Shotton Colliery, Durham, DH6 2PB

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
60 beds • 58 en-suite rooms • Opened in 1990
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1

Melbury Court

Old Dryburn Way, Durham, DH1 5SE

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
87 beds • All en-suite • Opened in 2008
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7

St Margaret's Care Home

St Margarets Garth, Crossgate, Durham, DH1 4DS

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
60 beds • Opened in 1996
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6

Abbotts Court Care Home

Wingate Lane, Wheatley Hill, Durham, DH6 3LP

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
47 beds

Beddell House

Sherburn House, Durham, DH1 2SE

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
60 beds

Belmont Grange Nursing and Residential Home

Broomside Lane, Durham, DH1 2QW

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
30 beds

Bowburn Care Centre

Durham Road, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AT

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
80 beds • All en-suite • Opened in 2005

Brandon Lodge Care Home

Commercial Street, Brandon, Durham, DH7 8PH

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Nursing
Palliative
38 beds • No en-suite rooms • Opened in 1994

Kingsway Nursing Home

Kingsway, Langley Park, Durham, DH7 9TB

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
42 beds • 6 en-suite rooms • Opened in 1993

Langley Park Care Home

Front Street, Langley Park, Durham, DH7 9YY

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
46 beds

Overview of care homes in Durham

Care homes in Durham

13

Homes that offer nursing care

9

Specialise in dementia care

12

Homes rated good or above

14

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Frequently asked questions

  • How many care homes are there in Durham?

    There are 13 care homes in Durham offering a range of specialisms. 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 are care homes in Durham regulated?

    All care homes in Durham are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Of the 13 care homes in Durham, 14 have been rated good or above.

  • How many care homes in Durham specialise in dementia care?

    There are 12 care homes in Durham who offer specialist dementia care for more information on the specific homes, view our dementia care home list.

  • How much do care homes in Durham cost?

    On average residential care homes in North East cost £574 per week, with nursing homes costing on average £716 per week.

  • 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.

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