146 Care Homes in County Durham — Ratings, Beds & Inspection Results

County Durham is home to 146 CQC-registered care facilities in North East, with a total of 5,371 beds spread across residential and nursing homes. The area has 11 Outstanding-rated homes and 121 Good-rated homes, putting County Durham among the strong care areas in North East. 57 homes offer nursing care for those with complex medical needs, alongside 89 residential options; specialist support for dementia and physical disabilities is well represented.

Choosing a Care Home in County Durham

With 146 care homes across County Durham, families have 132 well-rated options to consider. 8 homes currently require improvement — always read the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.

We recommend shortlisting three to five homes, visiting each in person, and using our guide to choosing a care home to compare them systematically. Before committing, it is also worth understanding how care home fees are funded in County Durham — the local authority may contribute towards costs depending on the level of assessed need and financial circumstances.

County Durham has 11 Outstanding-rated homes — see the full comparison of best care homes in County Durham.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many care homes are in County Durham?

There are 146 CQC-registered care homes in County Durham with a total of 5,371 beds. They span 24 postcode districts across the North East region.

What CQC ratings do care homes in County Durham have?

Of the 146 care homes in County Durham: 11 are rated Outstanding, 121 are rated Good, 8 Require Improvement, 1 are rated Inadequate, and 5 have not yet been rated by the Care Quality Commission.

Are there specialist care homes in County Durham?

Yes — County Durham has specialist care homes for: Dementia Care (93 homes), Learning Disability Care (57 homes), Mental Health Care (43 homes), Nursing Care (57 homes), Physical Disability Care (77 homes), Residential Care (89 homes), Sensory Impairment Care (34 homes).

How do I choose a care home in County Durham?

Start by shortlisting three to five homes based on CQC rating, location, and specialist needs. Visit each in person and check the latest CQC inspection report on carehome.page. Contact County Durham council to understand funding contributions — the local authority may cover part of the cost depending on financial assessment.

Care Homes in County Durham

Areas in County Durham

Specialist Care in County Durham

All Care Homes

DL15 (8)

Bradbury House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities

West Lodge Care Home

Cosin Lodge

Mowbray House

Parklands Care Home

Brancepeth Court

Lumley Residential Home

Richmond Court

DL14 (13)

Resolve

Eden House

Devonshire House

The Fields Care Home

Lyons Court Care Home

Bowe's Court Care Home

Barrington Lodge

Sandringham Care Home

Bishopsgate Lodge Care Home

St Helens Care Home

Church View (Bishop Auckland)

Thornfield Grange

Laurel Place

DH8 (13)

Grizedale

River Cottage

St Mary's Convent

Rosemount Home

Mill House

Redwell Hills

Abigail Lodge

Brockwell Court

River View

Greenways Court

Hampton Manor

Benfield Hall Nursing Home

Anna S Proctor House Care Home

DH1 (9)

Hawthorn House

Beddell House

Melbury Court

Belmont Grange Nursing and Residential Home

St Aidan Lodge Residential Care Home

Nevilles Court

Lindisfarne Care Home

St Margaret's Care Home

The Dispensary

SR8 (10)

Jack Dormand Care Home

The Hawthorns

Peterlee Care Home

Unity House

Bannatyne Lodge

Grampian Court

Langley House Care Centre

Ashwood Park Residential and Nursing Home

Birchwood Court Residential Care Home

Elliott House

DL16 (4)

Lothian House Care Home

Highview House

The DurhamGate Care Home

The DurhamGate Care Home

DL17 (5)

Tenlands Care Home

Broom Lodge

Chilton Care Centre

Acorn Grange

Denehurst Nursing Home

NE16 (1)

Leazes Hall Care Home

SR7 (18)

Cedar Court Residential and Nursing Home

Beachcomber Care Home

Garden Lodge

Orchard House