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Barchester Healthcare The Hawthorns
North Blunts, Peterlee, SR8 5UPCQC Rating Outstanding17.12 miles from centre
Care available
From
£900
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
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Rooms AvailableField View
Hesleden Rd, Hartlepool, TS27 4LHCQC Rating Good17.40 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,205
per week
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Rooms AvailableWestview Lodge
124a W View Rd, Hartlepool, TS24 0BWCQC Rating Good17.96 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,210
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableJack Dormand
Fourth St, Horden, SR8 4LDCQC Rating Outstanding18.14 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,068
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableLangley Park
Front St, Durham, DH7 9YYCQC Rating Good18.16 miles from centreCare availableFrom
£1,265
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
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Rooms AvailableAshwood Park
Seaside Ln, Peterlee, SR8 3XZCQC Rating Good18.93 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,126
per week
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Rooms AvailableThe Laurels
Francis Rd, Houghton le Spring, DH5 9EQCQC Rating Good19.85 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,002
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableRegents View
Francis Rd, Houghton le Spring, DH5 9EQCQC Rating Requires improvement19.86 miles from centreCare availableFrom
£1,086
per week
NursingDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableElizabeth Fleming
Market St, Hetton-le-Hole, DH5 9DYCQC Rating Good19.91 miles from centreCare availableFrom
£1,215
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableCedar Court
Portland Ave, Seaham, SR7 8BTCQC Rating Good21.74 miles from centreCare availableFrom
£1,133
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableHollie Hill
Durham Rd, Stanley, DH9 6QZCQC Rating Good22.54 miles from centreCare availableFrom
£1,315
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableStoneleigh
Durham Rd, Stanley, DH9 7XHCQC Rating Good22.61 miles from centreCare availableFrom
£1,029
per week
ResidentialDementia
Rooms AvailableGreenways Court
Delves Ln, Consett, DH8 7EECQC Rating Good22.78 miles from centreCare availableFrom
£1,208
per week
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Rooms AvailableBarchester Healthcare Appletree Grange
Durham Rd, Chester-le-Street, DH3 2BHCQC Rating Good23.12 miles from centreCare availableFrom
£1,116
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
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Hambleton Grange
Station Rd, Thirsk, YO7 1QHCQC Rating Good23.26 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,588
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableRedwell Hills
St Ives Rd, Consett, DH8 7SNCQC Rating Good23.80 miles from centreCare availableFrom
£1,068
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableBrockwell Court
9 Cobden St, Consett, DH8 6AHCQC Rating Good23.86 miles from centreCare availableFrom
£1,129
per week
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Rooms AvailableRuby Lodge
Inspiration Wy, Thirsk, YO7 1STCQC Rating Not yet inspected24.17 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,400
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableBarchester Healthcare Washington Grange
Washington Grange, Washington, NE38 8HZCQC Rating Good24.80 miles from centreCare availableFrom
£1,139
per week
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Rooms AvailableBarnes Court
Wycliffe Rd, Wycliffe Road, SR4 7QGCQC Rating Good25.10 miles from centreCare availableFrom
£1,095
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
FAQs about finding a care home
What is a care home?
Care homes - also known as residential homes - provide accommodation and care support for people who are no longer able to live on their own. All care homes will provide personal care, including help with dressing, eating, toileting and medication. There is often a range of social activities for care home residents to try, from painting to day trips out of the home.
What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?
Care homes and nursing homes are very similar - the only difference is that nursing homes have qualified nurses and specially-trained care assistants that provide round-the-clock nursing and medical assistance. For this reason, nursing homes are often more costly than residential care homes.
When should you move someone into a care home?
There are lots of reasons for choosing a care home. For instance, if someone is struggling to live alone - despite help from friends, family or carers.
All our care homes offer a homely and cosy environment, so all residents feel at ease in their surroundings. You may opt for a care home if your loved one has complex healthcare needs, and require 24-7 nursing support.
How much do care homes cost?
The average cost of a care home per week in the UK is £704. This covers your room, as well as help with daily tasks, like washing, dressing and administering medication from trained carers.
However, the cost of a care home depends on the type of care you need, where you live, and the facilities at the home.
There are lots of options when paying for care, including self-funded care (where you fund the care from your own savings), NHS-funded care, and local-authority funded care. To work out how you will pay for your care, you will need to do a financial assessment. Our team of care experts will work with you to find the right care home that suits your needs and within your budget.
What are the steps in finding a care home?
- Find a few potential care homes above - based on your location, on-site facilities, and the type of care you need. All homes shown on Lottie also include the latest CQC (Care Quality Commission) rating.
- Call the care home directly to confirm availability, cost, and what's included in the care home fees.
- Arrange a visit for each care home, so you can meet the staff, view the facilities, and get a feel for the community.
- Choose the best care home for your needs, based on your unique needs and preferences
- Get a financial assessment for care fees.
Tips on finding a care home
A care home should feel like home - and there's a few things to look for to ease yourself or your loved one into their new surroundings.
Where your new care home is located is one of the most important factors. To find the best care home for yourself or a loved one in your ideal location you can simply filter your search by typing in your location to reveal the best-rated care homes in your chosen area.
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