Hill Care Group
Bannatyne Lodge
Nursing home in Peterlee, County Durham
Operated by Hill Care Group
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About
Bannatyne Lodge is a purpose-built care home in Peterlee, County Durham, with 50 registered beds. It sits in a quiet residential area near the town centre and GP surgeries, with good transport links and local amenities within walking distance. The home provides residential, nursing and respite care, including for people with physical disabilities. Before admission, staff carry out an individual assessment and draw up a care plan based on each resident's needs, likes and dislikes.
Residents can personalise their rooms with furniture and photographs, and rooms have wheelchair access, Wi-Fi and nurse call systems. Meals are cooked on site and served in two dining rooms. Three lounges and a café, reached by lift, offer space to socialise and hold celebrations. Activities include games, arts and crafts and day trips. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2022 report.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 16 November 2022 · Last inspected 27 October 2022
Inspectors found that staff at this home, which supports older people including some living with dementia, were patient, friendly and caring, and built good relationships with the people they support. Staff were described as knowing people well, communicating effectively about changes in care needs, and respecting each person's individuality. The atmosphere was described as warm and welcoming, and visiting relatives said the home was a pleasant place to spend time.
- Staff had safeguarding training and knew how and when to raise concerns, and steps were taken to keep people safe.
- Medicines were managed safely after effective assessment of each person's needs, and staff contacted health professionals promptly when health needs changed.
- Infection control practices were good, and the home was clean and well maintained.
- Management had a good understanding of people's needs and clear oversight of processes, and quality checks were closely monitored.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
342 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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 | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £807 |
| 2025 | £857 |
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Local health safety net
Bannatyne Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Sunderland Royal Hospital, 10.5 miles away. The local GP practice is WILLIAM BROWN CENTRE, 0 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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