England / North East England / County Durham / 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.
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
Here is some further information about care homes in Durham.
We have 612 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.
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.
Yes, every Durham care home has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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.
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.
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.
Durham's Care Regulator:
Care Quality Commission