Browse the best-rated respite care homes in or near County Durham.
In Brandon, just three miles from Durham, Rushyfields Care Home offers a peaceful haven in the heart of the picturesque village.
From
£1,115
per week
Lothian House Care Home, part of the HC-One family of care homes, is situated in the vibrant community of Spennymoor, County Durham.
From
£1,207
per week
Langley Park Care Home, operated by Marton Care Homes, is situated in the charming area of Langley Park in Durham.
From
£1,265
per week
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
£1,496
per week
Melbury Court, part of the HC-One family of care homes, is a purpose-built care home situated in the heart of historic Durham.
From
£1,208
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
£980
per week
St Helens Care Home, operated by Marton Care Homes, is nestled in the picturesque village of St Helens Auckland, County Durham.
From
£1,320
per week
Located in Cobblers Lane, less than two miles from Newton Aycliffe town centre, Rose Lodge is a purpose-built County Durham care home providing residential care, dementia care, respite care, palliative care and day care.
From
£1,073
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
Redwell Hills Care Home is nestled in the heart of Leadgate village, boasting stunning views of Derwent Valley.
From
£1,068
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
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.
From
£1,116
per week
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.
From
£1,239
per week
Pavillion Residential and Nursing Home in Houghton le Spring, Tyne & Wear, is celebrated for its 'Gold Standard' care, awarded by Sunderland City Council.
From
£1,138
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
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 42 homes in County Durham that offer temporary, respite care, including Rushyfields, Lothian House and Langley Park.
County Durham's Care Regulator:
Care Quality Commission
Here’s what our care-seekers are saying...
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
Klara at Lottie was knowledgeable about respite care and took stress away at a hard time. Highly recommend this service.
Gemma
21 April 2025
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
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
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
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
Spoke with Klara, who was lovely, kind, and understanding, and provided helpful advice regarding dementia respite care for Dad.
Filipa
11 November 2024
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
