Dementia Care Homes in Durham

Browse the best-rated dementia care homes in or near Durham.

  1. St Margaret's-main-image
    Rooms Available

    St Margaret's

    Crossgate, Durham, DH1 4DS
    CQC Rating Good0.16 miles from centre
    HC-One-logo

    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.

    Care available

    From

    £1,329

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespitePalliative
  2. Melbury Court-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Melbury Court

    Southfield Way, Durham, DH1 5SE
    CQC Rating Good0.68 miles from centre
    HC-One-logo

    Melbury Court, part of the HC-One family of care homes, is a purpose-built care home situated in the heart of historic Durham.

    Care available

    From

    £1,258

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespitePalliative
  3. Langley Park-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Langley Park

    Front St, Durham, DH7 9YY
    CQC Rating Good3.81 miles from centre
    Marton Care Homes-logo

    Langley Park Care Home, operated by Marton Care Homes, is situated in the charming area of Langley Park in Durham.

    Care available

    From

    £1,320

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespitePalliative
  4. Lothian House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Lothian House

    Clyde Terrace, Spennymoor, DL16 7SG
    CQC Rating Outstanding5.83 miles from centre
    HC-One-logo

    Lothian House Care Home, part of the HC-One family of care homes, is situated in the vibrant community of Spennymoor, County Durham.

    Care available

    From

    £1,327

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespitePalliative
  5. Regents View-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Regents View

    Francis Rd, Houghton le Spring, DH5 9EQ
    CQC Rating Requires improvement6.18 miles from centre
    Harbour Healthcare-logo

    Regents View Care Home is located in Hetton le Hole, a small town in the city of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.

    Care available

    From

    £1,194

    per week

    NursingDementiaRespitePalliative
  6. The Laurels-main-image
    Rooms Available

    The Laurels

    Francis Rd, Houghton le Spring, DH5 9EQ
    CQC Rating Good6.22 miles from centre
    Harbour Healthcare-logo

    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.

    Care available

    From

    £1,250

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespitePalliative
  7. Elizabeth Fleming-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Elizabeth Fleming

    Market St, Hetton-le-Hole, DH5 9DY
    CQC Rating Good6.31 miles from centre
    Marton Care Homes-logo

    Elizabeth Fleming Care Home, managed by Marton Care Homes, is situated in the charming town of Hetton-le-Hole, Tyne & Wear.

    Care available

    From

    £1,265

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespitePalliativeChallenging behaviour
  8. Barchester Healthcare Appletree Grange-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare Appletree Grange

    Durham Rd, Chester-le-Street, DH3 2BH
    CQC Rating Good7.03 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Appletree Grange is a 32-bed purpose-built care home located in the quiet historic town of Chester-le-Street and provides residential care and specialised dementia care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,116

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  9. Hollie Hill-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Hollie Hill

    Durham Rd, Stanley, DH9 6QZ
    CQC Rating Good7.20 miles from centre
    Harbour Healthcare-logo

    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.

    Care available

    From

    £1,450

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
  10. Stoneleigh-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Stoneleigh

    Durham Rd, Stanley, DH9 7XH
    CQC Rating Good8.15 miles from centre
    HC-One-logo

    Stoneleigh, part of the HC-One family of care homes in Stanley, provides a welcoming environment tailored for residential and residential dementia care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,132

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaPalliative
  11. Willowdene-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Willowdene

    Lizard Lane, Sedgefield, TS21 3ET
    CQC Rating Good9.02 miles from centre
    Maria Mallaband Care Group-logo

    Located between the towns of Sedgefield and Fishburn in County Durham, Willowdene is a charming care home providing residential care, nursing care, dementia care, respite care, day care and palliative care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,265

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespitePalliative
  12. Barchester Healthcare Washington Grange-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare Washington Grange

    Washington Grange, Washington, NE38 8HZ
    CQC Rating Good9.10 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Sitting in the charming village of Barmston, in Washington, Washington Grange is a friendly care home that provides expert residential, dementia and respite care to the elderly.

    Care available

    From

    £1,139

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  13. Eden House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Eden House

    Cockton Hill Rd, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6EN
    CQC Rating Outstanding9.21 miles from centre
    HC-One-logo

    Eden House, Part of the HC-One family of care homes, is situated in the peaceful residential area of Bishop Auckland, County Durham.

    Care available

    From

    £1,208

    per week

    Dementia
  14. Barrington Lodge-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barrington Lodge

    Berkshire Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6XX
    CQC Rating Good9.58 miles from centre
    Harbour Healthcare-logo

    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.

    Care available

    From

    £1,180

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
  15. Ashwood Park-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Ashwood Park

    Seaside Ln, Peterlee, SR8 3XZ
    CQC Rating Good9.64 miles from centre
    Sanctuary Care-logo

    Found in Easington Colliery near Peterlee, Ashwood Park is a vibrant residential and nursing home.

    Care available

    From

    £1,126

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespitePalliativeChallenging behaviour

Frequently asked questions

Here is some further information about dementia care homes in Durham.

Are all dementia care homes in Durham regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?

Yes, every dementia care home in Durham has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).

How many Durham dementia homes offer 24-hour nursing care?

56 care homes in Durham provide support with both dementia and nursing care, from trained care professionals. This can include monitoring or treating medical conditions and support with mobility. These include St Margaret's, Melbury Court and Langley Park.

Average dementia care home costs in Durham

Average cost of dementia care
£1,074per week

Durham's Care Regulator:

Care Quality Commission

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