Respite Care Homes in County Durham

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

Care Homes in County Durham

  1. Primrose-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Primrose

    62A Station Rd, Houghton le Spring, DH5 0AT
    CQC Rating Good

    Primrose Care Home, managed by Primrose Care Home Hetton, is situated in the heart of Sunderland, offering a warm and inviting environment for those seeking residential and dementia care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,022

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentPhysiotherapy
  2. Barchester Healthcare The Hawthorns-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare The Hawthorns

    North Blunts, Peterlee, SR8 5UP
    CQC Rating Outstanding
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    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.

    Care available

    From

    £900

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay carePhysiotherapy
  3. Jack Dormand-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Jack Dormand

    Fourth St, Horden, SR8 4LD
    CQC Rating Outstanding
    HC-One-logo

    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.

    Care available

    From

    £1,309

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteDay care
  4. Barchester Healthcare Hundens Park-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare Hundens Park

    Hundens Ln, Darlington, DL1 1JF
    CQC Rating Good
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    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.

    Care available

    From

    £974

    per week

    NursingDementiaRespite
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    Roseleigh

    Lytton St, Middlesbrough, TS4 2BZ
    CQC Rating Good
    Constantia Healthcare Group-logo

    Roseleigh Care Home, operated by Constantia Healthcare Group, is situated in the vibrant town of Middlesbrough, offering a warm and welcoming environment for residential, dementia, and respite care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,019

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteDay care
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    Longlands

    35 Longlands Rd, Middlesbrough, TS4 2JS
    CQC Rating Good
    Constantia Healthcare Group-logo

    Longlands Care Home, operated by Constantia Healthcare Group, is situated in the heart of Middlesbrough, offering exceptional residential and respite care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,019

    per week

    ResidentialRespiteDay care
  7. Barchester Healthcare North Park-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare North Park

    I'Anson St, Darlington, DL3 0SW
    CQC Rating Good
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Situated in the scenic area of Darlington in North East England, North Park is a welcoming care home that provides expert residential, dementia and respite care to those in need.

    Care available

    From

    £1,044

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteDay care
  8. The Lawns-main-image
    Rooms Available

    The Lawns

    Ridsdale St, Darlington, DL1 4EG
    CQC Rating Good
    Highgate Care-logo

    The Lawns, managed by Highgate Care, is a distinguished care home located in Darlington.

    Care available

    From

    £1,050

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  9. Barchester Healthcare Appletree Grange-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare Appletree Grange

    Durham Rd, Chester-le-Street, DH3 2BH
    CQC Rating Good
    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
  10. Wynyard Woods-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Wynyard Woods

    Wynyard Woods, Billingham, TS22
    CQC Rating Good
    Anchor-logo

    Wynyard Woods, operated by Anchor in Billingham, provides a welcoming environment for residential and respite care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,150

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
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    Grosvenor Park

    Burnside Rd, Darlington, DL1 4SU
    CQC Rating Good
    Marton Care Homes-logo

    Grosvenor Park Care Home, operated by Marton Care Homes in Darlington, provides a vibrant and personalised living experience.

    Care available

    From

    £1,150

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay carePhysiotherapy
  12. Riverside View-main-image
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    Riverside View

    Hutton Ave, Darlington, DL1 2AQ
    CQC Rating Good
    Marton Care Homes-logo

    Riverside View Care Home, operated by Marton Care Homes in Darlington, provides a welcoming and nurturing environment for the elderly, including those living with dementia and Parkinson’s disease.

    Care available

    From

    £1,150

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay care
  13. The Grange-main-image
    Rooms Available

    The Grange

    Whinbush Way, Darlington, DL1 3PT
    CQC Rating Good
    Highgate Care-logo

    The Grange in Darlington, provides a welcoming environment for personalised care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,155

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay care
  14. Melbury Court-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Melbury Court

    Southfield Way, Durham, DH1 5SE
    CQC Rating Good
    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

    £1,208

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentPhysiotherapy
  15. Westview Lodge-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Westview Lodge

    124a W View Rd, Hartlepool, TS24 0BW
    CQC Rating Good
    Marton Care Homes-logo

    Westview Lodge Care Home, operated by Marton Care Homes, is a purpose-built facility located in Hartlepool, County Durham.

    Care available

    From

    £1,210

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay carePhysiotherapy

Frequently asked questions

Here is some further information about respite care homes in County Durham.

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

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

How many respite care homes are there in County Durham?

There are 49 homes in County Durham that offer temporary, respite care, including Primrose, Barchester Healthcare The Hawthorns and Jack Dormand.

Average respite care home costs in County Durham

Average cost of residential care
£1,151per week
Average cost of nursing care
£1,146per week
Average cost of dementia care
£1,151per week
Average cost of nursing & dementia care
£1,150per week

County Durham's Care Regulator:

Care Quality Commission

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Lottie was a great service. Very quick and easy to use and managed to book a home for respite care within 24 hours of contacting the service.

P Cavanagh

2 June 2025

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Klara at Lottie was knowledgeable about respite care and took stress away at a hard time. Highly recommend this service.

Gemma

21 April 2025

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Eva’s voice and caring manner put me at ease while exploring 10-day respite for my 97yr old mum. She sent info tailored to Mum’s needs.

Gillian

16 April 2025

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Very helpful with respite care. Mum moves in tomorrow! Katie called to check in. Lovely Mum gets a welcome gift. Highly recommend.

Sue

6 April 2025

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Joe was very sympathetic and helpful. He rang around and found us a home with space. We would not have managed this without Lottie's great free service.

E Pritchett

21 March 2025

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I was able to speak to a real person who was helpful and understanding. She is doing all the research for me into respite care for my elderly mother-in-law.

Penny

5 February 2025

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Spoke with Klara, who was lovely, kind, and understanding, and provided helpful advice regarding dementia respite care for Dad.

Filipa

11 November 2024

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We were given a few options within a few hours which relieved anxiety and stress. We then organised respite care after visiting one of the recommended care homes.

Catherine

23 October 2024

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