Compare Care Homes In Durham

Your guide to the best care homes around Durham.

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From £1,027 per week41 BedsAll EnsuiteDurham, DH7 8SHSanctuary Care
CQC Rating Requires improvement
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From £880 per week40 Beds55% EnsuiteHoughton le Spring, DH4 6NUAscot Care
CQC Rating Good
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From £1,048 per week68 BedsAll EnsuiteHoughton le Spring, DH4 5NWSanctuary Care
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From £1,029 per week32 BedsAll EnsuiteChester-le-Street, DH3 2BHBarchester Healthcare
CQC Rating Good
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From £1,024 per week48 Beds73% EnsuiteSedgefield, TS21 3ETMaria Mallaband Care Group
CQC Rating Good
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From £1,037 per week65 BedsAll EnsuitePeterlee, SR8 3XZSanctuary Care
CQC Rating Good
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From £1,044 per week68 BedsAll EnsuiteSeaham, SR7 8BTSanctuary
CQC Rating Outstanding
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From £900 per week108 Beds77% EnsuitePeterlee, SR8 5UPBarchester Healthcare
CQC Rating Good
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ResidentialNursingRespite
From £1,070 per week43 BedsAll EnsuitePeterlee, SR8 3XZSanctuary Care
CQC Rating Good
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ResidentialDementiaRespite
From £880 per week30 BedsAll EnsuitePeterlee, SR8 4NLAscot Care
CQC Rating Good
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ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
From £1,024 per week89 Beds4% EnsuiteWycliffe Road, SR4 7QGMaria Mallaband Care Group
CQC Rating Good
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ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
From £1,100 per week41 BedsAll EnsuiteShildon, DL4 1NXMariposa
CQC Rating Good
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ResidentialDementiaRespite
From £1,043 per week36 BedsAll EnsuiteHartlepool, TS27 4LHMaria Mallaband Care Group
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ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
From £1,043 per week77 Beds82% EnsuiteHartlepool, TS27 4LHMaria Mallaband Care Group

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From £1,050 per week60 BedsAll EnsuiteSunderland, SR5 5SXAvery Healthcare

Lottie's guide to care in Durham

  • Overview

Welcome to Durham

From some of the respite care homes for short-term care to nursing homes with registered nurses available 24/7, you’ll find a range of elderly care options in Durham to suit your loved one’s care needs. Above, we’ve also listed dementia care homes in Durham for people living with a form of dementia such as Alzheimer’s. Whatever your loved one requires, every care home in Durham creates enriching lifestyles for their residents, including through fun activities and luxurious facilities such as communal lounges, tranquil gardens and beauty salons.

 

Best care homes in Durham

  • Rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Rushyfields Care Home is one of the best care homes in Durham. Southwest of the city centre, Rushyfields offers a peaceful haven, with a lovely garden and patio area where residents love to relax during the summer months. There are 41 en-suite bedrooms at Rushyfields, along with a communal dining room that serves delicious, freshly cooked meals

  • The hardworking care team at Pavillion Care Home offer several care types, including residential care if you need some extra assistance with tasks like washing and getting dressed, and nursing care if you need 24/7 support from registered nurses due to a medical condition. This home also specialises in dementia care, and we love the music therapy sessions aimed at people living with dementia

Frequently asked questions

Here is some further information about care homes in Durham.

How many care homes are there in Durham?

We have 623 care homes in Durham. All our homes have been hand-picked by our team of care experts based on a number of factors, including the quality of care and the home's culture.

What is the average cost of care in Durham?

Care home costs vary significantly across the country. If you're looking for a care home in Durham, the average cost of care is £1,088. You may be eligible for care home funding - you can check through a care needs assessment.

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

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

How many Durham care homes offer residential care?

We have 1 care homes in Durham that offer residential care, which provides support and care for those who may find it difficult to live independently. Our residential care homes in Durham provide support for everyday tasks, including washing, mobility, and dressing.

What Durham care homes offer respite care?

If you're looking for temporary respite care, we have 1 care homes in Durham that provide short-term stays.

Respite care homes in Durham provide relief for caregivers, offering a few weeks of support in a care home for a loved one while you recuperate. We've rounded up the best respite care homes in the UK to ease your care search.

Are there any care homes in Durham that offer end-of-life or palliative care?

1 Durham care homes provide palliative care for your loved one. A palliative care home aims to provide the highest level of support and comfort to every resident. End-of-life care can be an emotional experience for everyone, so our care experts will support you at every step.

Average care home costs in Durham

Average cost of residential care

£963per week

Average cost of nursing care

£963per week

Average cost of dementia care

£963per week

Average cost of nursing & dementia care

£963per week

Durham's Care Regulator:

Care Quality Commission