Best Care Homes in Hartlepool (2026)
27 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wordsley House | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Wynyard Woods | Good | Residential | 50 |
| Dinsdale Lodge Care Home | Good | Residential | 26 |
| Clifton House Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 28 |
| Sheraton Court | Good | Residential | 80 |
| Seymour House (Hartlepool) Limited | Good | Nursing | 20 |
| Charlotte Grange Care Home | Good | Residential | 46 |
| Lindisfarne Hartlepool | Good | Nursing | 54 |
| Five Penny House | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Greenfield Lodge | Good | Residential | 10 |
| Hutton Avenue | Good | Nursing | 9 |
| South Highnam | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Queens Meadow Care Home | Good | Residential | 59 |
| Stichell House | Good | Residential | 35 |
| Warrior Park | Good | Nursing | 52 |
| De Bruce Court | Good | Nursing | 46 |
| Elwick Grange | Good | Residential | 60 |
| Brierton Lodge Care Home | Good | Nursing | 58 |
| The Crescent Care Home Limited | Good | Residential | 9 |
| Burbank Mews | Good | Residential | 12 |
| Westview Lodge Care Home | Good | Residential | 74 |
| Hope House | Good | Nursing | 11 |
| Rossmere Park Care Centre | Good | Nursing | 55 |
| Rosedale/Rosewood | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Seaton Hall Residential Home | Requires improvement | Residential | 29 |
| Merlin Manor Care Centre | Requires improvement | Nursing | 94 |
| Elwick Grange | Not Yet Rated | Residential | 60 |
Choosing a Care Home in Hartlepool
With 27 care homes in Hartlepool, families have 24 well-rated options to choose from. 2 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 9 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 18 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
Hartlepool care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, physical disability care, learning disability care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
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Helpful Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Hartlepool?
Hartlepool has 27 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 1,005 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Hartlepool?
Hartlepool has 0 Outstanding-rated care homes and 24 Good-rated care homes.
What types of care are available in Hartlepool?
Hartlepool has 9 nursing care homes and 18 residential homes, including 16 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, physical disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Hartlepool?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Hartlepool?
Hartlepool Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.