Care homes in County Durham

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. With a positive score from carehome.co.uk, Barrington Lodge has a long-serving Care team and benefits from strong ties with local GP surgeries and nurse practitioners. There is a busy activities programme at the home to keep residents busy, including charity fundraisers, visits from entertainers and pet therapy. Barrington Lodge is only half a mile away from the town centre, with great transport links via rail and the A688 and is close to surrounding countryside and spots like Auckland Castle.

Hallgarth Care Home is a scenic care home located in Durham and offers residential care, nursing care and respite care. The care team put on a busy activities programme to keep residents engaged and entertained, from fun themed days and visits from entertainers, to poetry club and day trips to local points of interest like the Beamish Museum. Hallgarth also has strong community links and hosts events for Durham Cricket Club, Grays College and Rhythm not Blues. The home is situated in a quiet residential area just a short walk from Durham’s city centre, with great public transport links.

Located in Cobblers Lane, less than two miles from Newton Aycliffe town centre, Rose Lodge is a purpose-built care home providing residential care, dementia care, respite care, palliative care and day care. Inside the home, you’ll find ensuite bedrooms, a hair and nail salon, a dementia-friendly coffee shop and gardens. Residents at Rose Lodge enjoy a cooked breakfast, a choice of lunch and dinner meals and a supper and hospitality trolley serving drinks and cakes throughout the day, with regular coffee mornings, lunch clubs and charity events to keep them entertained. There are several bus stops nearby and there is on-site parking available.

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. The care team are also developing a sensory garden for those with dementia. The home regularly receives visits from local nursery children, and pet therapy dogs and there is even a resident cat, dog and peacock that residents love to look after. Hollie Hill is just six miles from Durham and has excellent transport links via bus and the A1.

Abigail Lodge Care Home is situated in the centre of Consett and provides a range of care services, including residential care, nursing care and dementia care. A warm and friendly home, Abigail Lodge fosters each resident’s independence and unique personality, supporting them with every daily need; from their care package to the activities programme, which includes getting involved in the local community of County of Durham. Residents are treated as part of the family and have control over decisions in their lives, such as the therapies they have and how their rooms are decorated. Abigail Lodge is right next to local shops and has great public transport links.

Redwell Hills Care Home is nestled in the heart of Leadgate village, boasting stunning views of Derwent Valley. One of the leading care homes in Consett, the Redwell Hills care team pride themselves on their high standard of residential care, respite care and nursing care to help those with more complex medical needs. Redwell Hills has a busy activities programme that ranges from socialising in the home’s lovely garden to weekly outings and community links with local schools and churches. The home is a short drive from the town centre and has great transport links into main towns and cities.

Brockwell Court Care Home is located right in the heart of Consett in County Durham and provides residential care, dementia care and nursing care. Brockwell Court puts residents at the centre of its focus, encouraging them to make their own decisions when it comes to their care and there is a daily activities plan to keep them busy, from visits from local schools and nurseries to events in the landscaped gardens and large conservatory space. The home is located near to a bus station and has its own private car park, as well as a minibus for day trips and outings.

Located between the towns of Sedgefield and Fishburn in Teesside, Willowdene is a charming care home providing residential care, nursing care, dementia care, respite care, day care and palliative care. Facilities at Willowdene include a conservatory and secure, dementia-friendly garden where entertainment and events are often held, communal lounges and dining rooms and a cosy coffee shop. Some of the ensuite bedrooms overlook the garden and bird feeders, perfect for bird watching. Residents at Willowdene benefit from the sweeping rural countryside that surrounds the home, as well as the nearby shops and local amenities of Sedgefield, Fishburn, Bradbury and more.

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. Staff at Appletree Grange are caring and friendly, striving to meet residents’ every need while still enabling them to maintain their independence. Residents can enjoy visits from hairdressers, local schools and churches and there are regular outings to the local community centre and garden centre. The home is situated between Newcastle and Durham, making day trips and excursions easy; either via the excellent public transport links or the home’s minibus.