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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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12

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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1
9

Kelloe

Kelloe

The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home

Church Lane, Kelloe, DH6 4PT

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
Palliative
31 beds • Opened in 1989

Consett

Consett

Abigail Lodge Care Home - Consett

Gloucester Road, Delves Lane, Consett, DH8 7LB

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
60 beds • No en-suite rooms • Opened in 1995
Abigail Lodge Care Home - Consett cover
4

Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland

Barrington Lodge Care Home

Berkshire Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6XX

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
Palliative
70 beds • No en-suite rooms • Opened in 1995
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6

Consett

Consett

Brockwell Court Care Home

9 Cobden Street, Consett, DH8 6AH

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
Palliative
75 beds • No en-suite rooms • Opened in 1995
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3

Seaham

Seaham

Church View (Murton)

Church Lane, Murton, Seaham, SR7 9PG

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
42 beds • All en-suite • Opened in 2004
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8

Stanley

Stanley

Hollie Hill Care Home

Durham Road, Stanley, DH9 6QZ

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
Palliative
62 beds • No en-suite rooms • Opened in 1996
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8

Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle

Kings Court Care Home

14 Market Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8ND

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Palliative
37 beds • 34 en-suite rooms • Opened in 1987
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13

Consett

Consett

Redwell Hills Care Home

St. Ives Road, Leadgate, Consett, DH8 7SN

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
50 beds

Overview of care homes in County Durham

Care homes in County Durham

104

Homes that offer nursing care

55

Specialise in dementia care

85

Homes rated good or above

90

County Durham's Care Regulator

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Frequently asked questions

  • How many care homes are there in County Durham

    There are 104 care homes in County Durham, with 55 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?

    85 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 104 care homes in County Durham, 90 have been rated good or above.

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