Sanctuary Care
Ashwood Park Care Home
Nursing home in Peterlee, County Durham
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About
Ashwood Park is a residential and nursing home in Easington Colliery, Peterlee, County Durham, run by the not-for-profit provider Sanctuary Care. Its 65 single en-suite bedrooms are complemented by cosy lounges, in-house chef-prepared meals, an on-site hair salon and a sensory garden with a duck pond, while the Willow Suite offers a dedicated, vintage-themed environment for residents living with dementia.
The home provides residential, nursing, dementia, palliative and respite care, with a full programme of activities that ranges from pampering sessions and gentle exercise classes to film nights, live entertainment and pet therapy. Residents also enjoy outings to local attractions such as Hartlepool Marina and Beamish Museum. Ashwood Park was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2022.
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected February 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
342 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £968 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
County Durham usually pays £857 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £111 a week.
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what County Durham council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £807 |
| 2025 | — | £857 |
| 2026 | £968 | — |
What County Durham council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Ashwood Park Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Sunderland Royal Hospital, 8.4 miles away. The local GP practice is THE HORDEN GROUP PRACTICE, 2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Peterlee
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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