Care Homes in DH8
The DH8 postcode district has 13 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 374 beds, falling under County Durham council. 2 homes are rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 10 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the DH8 postcode area?
There are 13 CQC-registered care homes in DH8, offering a combined 374 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in DH8 have?
Of the 13 care homes in DH8: 2 homes are rated Outstanding; 10 are rated Good; 1 requires 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 DH8?
Grizedale is among the highest-rated care homes in DH8, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 7 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the DH8 postcode?
The DH8 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 DH8?
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