Care Homes in DH6
The DH6 postcode district has 6 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 240 beds, falling under County Durham council. 4 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the DH6 postcode area?
There are 6 CQC-registered care homes in DH6, offering a combined 240 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in DH6 have?
Of the 6 care homes in DH6: 0 are rated Outstanding; 4 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in DH6?
Bowburn Care Centre is among the highest-rated care homes in DH6, holding a CQC rating of Good with 80 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the DH6 postcode?
The DH6 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 DH6?
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