Browse the best-rated nursing homes in or near County Durham.
St Margaret's Care Home, part of the HC-One family of care homes in Durham, provides a warm and welcoming environment with residential, nursing, and residential dementia care.
From
£1,240
per week
Barrington Lodge Care Home is situated in the market town of Bishop Auckland in County Durham and offers residential care, nursing care, dementia care and respite care.
From
£1,160
per week
St Helens Care Home, operated by Marton Care Homes, is nestled in the picturesque village of St Helens Auckland, County Durham.
From
£1,574
per week
Hollie Hill Care Home is situated in Stanley, close to the town centre and offers residential care, nursing care and residential dementia care, encouraging residents to get the most out of each day through social activities and building friendships with other residents.
From
£1,315
per week
Brockwell Court Care Home is located right in the heart of Consett in County Durham and provides residential care, dementia care and nursing care.
From
£1,129
per week
Located in Hetton le Hole in Durham county, The Laurels is a care home that offers residential care, specialist dementia care and nursing care for those with complex medical needs.
From
£1,002
per week
Elizabeth Fleming Care Home, managed by Marton Care Homes, is situated in the charming town of Hetton-le-Hole, Tyne & Wear.
From
£1,519
per week
Situated in a quaint and peaceful residential area in Gateshead, South Chowdene is a welcoming acre home that provides expert residential, nursing and respite care to older adults.
From
£1,156
per week
Set within a peaceful residential area of Peterlee, The Hawthorns is a high-quality care home that provides expert nursing and dementia care to the elderly.
From
£900
per week
The Gardens Care Home, operated by Ascot Care, is situated in the tranquil surroundings of Darlington.
From
£780
per week
Hundens Park Care Home is a Barchester home located in Darlington and provides 24-hour nursing care for elderly people, people with sensory impairments and people with physical disabilities, as well as end of life care and respite care.
From
£974
per week
Jack Dormand Care Home, part of the HC-One family of care homes in Horden, County Durham, provides a welcoming environment for residential, nursing, and dementia care.
From
£1,090
per week
Barnes Court is a purpose-built, multi-storey care home in Sunderland that offers a whole range of care services, including residential, nursing, dementia, respite, palliative, disability and day care.
From
£1,351
per week
Orchard Mews, part of the HC-One family of care homes, is a vibrant care home located in the lively area of Benwell, Newcastle.
From
£1,378
per week
Ashwood Court, operated by ARH Group, is nestled in the vibrant area of Sunderland.
From
£1,200
per week
Here is some further information about nursing homes in County Durham.
Are all nursing homes in County Durham regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?
Yes, every nursing home in County Durham has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).
How many nursing homes are there in County Durham?
There are 211 County Durham nursing homes that have been vetted by Lottie, including St Margaret's, Barrington Lodge and St Helens.
County Durham's Care Regulator:
Care Quality Commission
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