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England / North East England / County Durham

Compare Care Homes In County Durham

Search and compare care homes in or near County Durham.

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CQC Rating Good
Care available
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
From £1,027 per week41 BedsAll EnsuiteDurham, DH7 8SHSanctuary Care
CQC Rating Good
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ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
From £980 per week70 BedsAll EnsuiteBishop Auckland, DL14 6XXFour Seasons Health Care
CQC Rating Good
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ResidentialDementiaRespite
From £1,063 per week54 BedsAll EnsuiteNewton Aycliffe, DL5 4SECountrywide
CQC Rating Good
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ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
From £1,146 per week62 BedsAll EnsuiteStanley, DH9 6QZFour Seasons Health Care
CQC Rating Requires improvement
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ResidentialDementiaRespite
From £1,138 per week71 BedsAll EnsuiteStanley, DH9 6AHCare UK
CQC Rating Good
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ResidentialDementiaRespite
From £1,068 per week50 Beds62% EnsuiteConsett, DH8 7SNFour Seasons Health Care
CQC Rating Good
Care available
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
From £1,129 per week75 BedsAll EnsuiteConsett, DH8 6AHFour Seasons Health Care
CQC Rating Good
Care available
ResidentialDementiaRespite
From £1,304 per week32 BedsAll EnsuiteChester-le-Street, DH3 2BHBarchester Healthcare
CQC Rating Good
Care available
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
From £1,048 per week68 BedsAll EnsuiteHoughton le Spring, DH4 5NWSanctuary Care
CQC Rating Good
Care available
NursingDementiaRespite
From £1,086 per week50 BedsAll EnsuiteHoughton le Spring, DH5 9EQFour Seasons Health Care

Average care home costs in County Durham

Average cost of residential care

£996per week

Average cost of nursing care

£973per week

Average cost of dementia care

£999per week

Average cost of nursing & dementia care

£988per week

County Durham's Care Regulator:

Care Quality Commission

Frequently asked questions

Here is some further information about care homes in County Durham.

How many care homes are there in County Durham?

We have 33 care homes in County Durham. All our homes have been hand-picked by our team of care experts based on a number of factors, including the quality of care and the home's culture.

What is the average cost of care in County Durham?

Care home costs vary significantly across the country. If you're looking for a care home in County Durham, the average cost of care is £945. You may be eligible for care home funding - you can check through a care needs assessment.

Are all care homes in County Durham regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?

Yes, every County Durham care home has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).

How many nursing homes are there in County Durham?

We have 5 in County Durham that provide specialist, 24/7 support. All of our nursing care homes offer personalised support for anyone who has a medical condition or disability that requires round-the-clock care from registered nurses in a home-from-home environment.

How many County Durham care homes offer residential care?

We have 12 care homes in County Durham that offer residential care, which provides support and care for those who may find it difficult to live independently. Our residential care homes provide support for everyday tasks, including washing, mobility, and dressing.

What care homes in County Durham offer dementia care?

We have 10 County Durham care homes that provide round-the-clock dementia care. Those with dementia will need more care as the condition progresses, and specialist dementia care homes can provide the level of support they need.

We've rounded up the best Alzheimer's care homes across the UK - they've been handpicked by our team of care experts for their specialised care, round-the-clock support and comforting environments.

What County Durham care homes offer respite care?

If you're looking for temporary respite care, we have 12 care homes in County Durham that provide short-term stays.

Respite care homes provide relief for caregivers, offering a few weeks of support in a care home for a loved one while you recuperate. We've rounded up the best respite care homes in the UK to ease your care search.

Are there any care homes in County Durham that offer end-of-life or palliative care?

5 County Durham care homes provide palliative care for your loved one. A palliative care home aims to provide the highest level of support and comfort to every resident. End-of-life care can be an emotional experience for everyone, so our care experts will support you at every step.

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Lottie's guide to care in County Durham

  • Overview

Welcome to County Durham

Care homes in County Durham, North East England, are considered to be some of the most desirable in the whole country.

To make your search for a care home in County Durham easier, we’ve created tailored search pages for different areas and different care homes. Each of our individual home listings includes care home costs - listed as weekly fees, a home’s overall Care Quality Commission rating and what types of care are available.

In every County Durham care home we offer, care assistants and healthcare professionals will ensure your family member is given the highest standard of care and support. This could be in a specialist dementia care home or a nursing care home with registered nurses.

If your loved one requires short-term support, this will be provided in a respite care home.

If you’re finding it tough to locate the right option for your loved one’s care, be sure to get in contact with us. Our care experts will help you make an informed decision about the right care home in County Durham that perfectly fits your loved one’s specialist care and personal care needs.