Care Homes in County Durham

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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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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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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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Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle

Beaconsfield Court

112 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8ES

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
32 beds • 25 en-suite rooms • Opened in 1994
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Crook

Crook

Brancepeth Court

Hall Lane, Willington, Crook, DL15 0PW

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
Palliative
49 beds • No en-suite rooms • Opened in 1993
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Newton Aycliffe

Newton Aycliffe

Defoe Court

Defoe Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4JP

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
41 beds • All en-suite • Opened in 1997
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Ferryhill

Ferryhill

Denehurst Nursing Home

Merrington Lane, Ferryhill, DL17 8NL

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
37 beds • Opened in 1989
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Overview of care homes in County Durham

Care homes in County Durham

106

Homes that offer nursing care

52

Specialise in dementia care

87

Homes rated good or above

263

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Frequently asked questions

  • How many care homes are there in County Durham

    There are 106 care homes in County Durham, with 52 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 County Durham offer specialised dementia care?

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

  • How are care homes in County Durham regulated?

    All care homes in County Durham are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Of the 106 care homes in County Durham, 263 have been rated good or above.

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