Care Homes in DH1
The DH1 postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 382 beds, falling under County Durham council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 8 are rated Good.
About care in DH1
DH1 covers Durham City and its immediate suburbs — including Framwellgate Moor, Nevilles Cross, and Crossgate Moor — in County Durham, a county with one of England's highest proportions of older residents. The postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with 382 beds. One home, Hawthorn House, holds an Outstanding rating; eight are Good, and none are Requires Improvement or Inadequate. This is a notably strong quality profile for a district of this size. Melbury Court (88 beds) and Lindisfarne Care Home (63 beds) are the two largest facilities. Families seeking care in the historic cathedral city of Durham will find a predominantly Good-rated market with one Outstanding-rated option.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the DH1 postcode area?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in DH1, offering a combined 382 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in DH1 have?
Of the 9 care homes in DH1: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 8 are rated Good; 0 require improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in DH1?
Hawthorn House is among the highest-rated care homes in DH1, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 10 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the DH1 postcode?
The DH1 postcode area falls under County Durham. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in DH1?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact County Durham's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data