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Rushyfields

CQC Rating Good
Care available
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
From £1,115 per week41 BedsAll Ensuite2.59 miles from centreDurham, DH7 8SHSanctuary Care
01918 144200View Pricing

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Primrose

CQC Rating Good
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ResidentialDementiaRespite
From £1,022 per week22 Beds18% Ensuite5.91 miles from centreHoughton le Spring, DH5 0ATPrimrose Care Home Hetton
03330 389069View Pricing

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Langley Park

CQC Rating Good
Care available
ResidentialDementiaRespite
From £1,265 per week46 Beds11% Ensuite3.81 miles from centreDurham, DH7 9YYMarton Care Homes
03330 389428View Pricing

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Pavillion

CQC Rating Good
Care available
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
From £1,138 per week68 BedsAll Ensuite5.73 miles from centreHoughton le Spring, DH4 5NWSanctuary Care
01918 144142View Pricing

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Regents View

CQC Rating Requires improvement
Care available
NursingDementiaRespite
From £1,086 per week50 BedsAll Ensuite6.18 miles from centreHoughton le Spring, DH5 9EQHarbour Healthcare
01913 004052View Pricing

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The Laurels

CQC Rating Good
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ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
From £1,002 per week50 Beds96% Ensuite6.22 miles from centreHoughton le Spring, DH5 9EQHarbour Healthcare
01913 004660View Pricing

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Barchester Healthcare Appletree Grange

CQC Rating Good
Care available
ResidentialDementiaRespite
From £1,116 per week32 BedsAll Ensuite7.03 miles from centreChester-le-Street, DH3 2BHBarchester Healthcare
01908 103845View Pricing

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Barchester Healthcare Washington Grange

CQC Rating Good
Care available
ResidentialDementiaRespite
From £1,139 per week40 BedsAll Ensuite9.10 miles from centreWashington, NE38 8HZBarchester Healthcare
01917 432769View Pricing

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Elizabeth Fleming

CQC Rating Good
Care available
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
From £1,215 per week36 Beds6.31 miles from centreHetton-le-Hole, DH5 9DYMarton Care Homes
03330 389295View Pricing

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Hollie Hill

CQC Rating Good
Care available
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
From £1,315 per week62 BedsAll Ensuite7.20 miles from centreStanley, DH9 6QZHarbour Healthcare
01207 265953View Pricing

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Barchester Healthcare The Hawthorns

CQC Rating Outstanding
Care available
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
From £900 per week108 Beds77% Ensuite10.11 miles from centrePeterlee, SR8 5UPBarchester Healthcare
03330 046234View Pricing

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Barchester Healthcare South Chowdene

CQC Rating Outstanding
Care available
NursingRespite
From £1,156 per week42 Beds17% Ensuite10.48 miles from centreGateshead, NE9 6JEBarchester Healthcare
01917 430459View Pricing

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Cedar House

CQC Rating Good
Care available
ResidentialDementiaRespite
From £1,022 per week32 BedsAll Ensuite11.42 miles from centreSunderland, SR2 7TWPrimrose Care Home Hetton
03330 388958View Pricing

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Thorncliffe House

CQC Rating Good
Care available
ResidentialDementiaRespite
From £1,022 per week24 Beds25% Ensuite11.29 miles from centreSunderland, SR2 7LAPrimrose Care Home Hetton
03330 389745View Pricing

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Brockwell Court

CQC Rating Good
Care available
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
From £1,129 per week75 BedsAll Ensuite11.12 miles from centreConsett, DH8 6AHHarbour Healthcare
01207 265935View Pricing
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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 476 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

£1,007per week

Average cost of nursing care

£1,007per week

Average cost of dementia care

£1,007per week

Average cost of nursing & dementia care

£1,007per week

Durham's Care Regulator:

Care Quality Commission

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