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Care homes in Durham

18 CQC-registered care homes in Durham, ranked by latest inspection rating. Of the 18 with a current rating, 1 are Outstanding and 15 Good. 8 offer nursing care. 12 support dementia care. Run by 17 different providers. Data: Care Quality Commission, July 2026.

Hawthorn House

St Godrics Close, DH1 5PJ · Durham County Council

Learning disabilities

Abbotts Court Care Home

Wingate Lane, Wheatley Hill, DH6 3LP · Landona House Limited

Caring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaCaring for adults over 65 yrsPhysical disabilities

Beddell House

Sherburn House, DH1 2SE · Sherburn House Charity

Sensory impairmentsCaring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaCaring for adults over 65 yrs

Belmont Grange Nursing and Residential Home

Broomside Lane, DH1 2QW · Merrywell Care (Belmont Grange) Ltd

Sensory impairmentsCaring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaCaring for adults over 65 yrs

Bowburn Care Centre

Durham Road, Bowburn, DH6 5AT · St Philips Care Limited

Sensory impairmentsCaring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaMental health conditions

Hollyacre Bungalow

Front Street, Sacriston, DH7 6AF · Moorlands Holdings (N.E.) Limited

Learning disabilitiesPhysical disabilities

Langley Park Care Home

Front Street, Langley Park, DH7 9YY · Marton Care Homes Ltd

Caring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaCaring for adults over 65 yrsPhysical disabilities

Melbury Court

Old Dryburn Way, DH1 5SE · HC-One No.2 Limited

Sensory impairmentsDementiaCaring for adults over 65 yrsPhysical disabilities

NEAS, Short Term Residential Breaks

New Warlands Farm, Holmside, Edmondsley, DH7 6EX · North East Autism Society

Caring for children (0 - 18yrs)Learning disabilities

Nevilles Court

Darlington Road, Nevilles Cross, DH1 4JX · Durham Care Line Limited

Learning disabilitiesPhysical disabilities

Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home

Brandon Lane, Brandon, DH7 8SH · Sanctuary Care Limited

Caring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaMental health conditionsCaring for adults over 65 yrs

St Aidan Lodge Residential Care Home

Front Street, Framwellgate Moor, DH1 5BL · Ideal Care (North) Limited

DementiaCaring for adults over 65 yrs

St Aiden's Cottage

St Aiden's Cottage, Auton Style, Bearpark, DH7 7AA · Durham Care Line Limited

Sensory impairmentsCaring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaLearning disabilities

St Margaret's Care Home

St. Margarets Garth, Crossgate, DH1 4DS · WT HI OpCo 1 Limited

Caring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaCaring for adults over 65 yrsPhysical disabilities

The Dispensary

Sherburn House, DH1 2SH · Swanton Care & Community (Autism North) Limited

Caring for adults under 65 yrsLearning disabilitiesMental health conditionsPhysical disabilities

Valdigarth

20 Granville Terrace, Wheatley Hill, DH6 3JQ · KHP Elite Care Ltd

Learning disabilitiesCaring for adults over 65 yrs

Brandon Lodge Care Home

Requires improvement

Commercial Street, Brandon, DH7 8PH · Lotus Care Brandon Lodge Limited

Caring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaMental health conditionsCaring for adults over 65 yrs

Kingsway Nursing Home

Requires improvement

Kingsway, Langley Park, DH7 9TB · Kingsway Care Home Limited

Sensory impairmentsCaring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaLearning disabilities

Frequently asked questions about care in Durham

How many care homes are there in Durham?

There are 18 CQC-registered care homes in Durham, of which 8 offer nursing care. 1 are rated Outstanding and 15 Good by the Care Quality Commission.

Which care homes in Durham are rated best?

Hawthorn House is rated Outstanding — the CQC's highest rating.

How much do care homes in Durham cost?

Residential care in the North East typically runs £800–£1,100 a week and nursing care £950–£1,300, though fees vary by home. See our care home costs guide for how fees work and what to ask.

Is there dementia care in Durham?

Yes — 12 of the 18 care homes in Durham support people living with dementia.

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