Beamish Residential Care Home
Care home in Stanley, County Durham
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About
Beamish Residential Care Home is a small privately owned and managed facility in Stanley, County Durham, providing residential care, respite care, day care and specialist support for people living with dementia. The home is registered for 21 beds and set in a rural location in the Beamish area.
The home is regulated by the Care Quality Commission and was rated Good across all five key questions in its 2023 inspection: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 20 April 2023 · Last inspected 28 March 2023
Inspectors found enough staff on duty to keep people safe, and people and their relatives described staff as caring, patient and approachable, with trusting relationships in place. Staff were said to know people well, to support them discreetly and to respect their individual needs and choices. A refurbishment programme is under way around the building.
- Staffing levels were adequate to keep people safe, and staff had received safeguarding training.
- Medicines are managed carefully, with staff following effective processes to help people take them correctly and on time.
- Staff build good relationships with people and are praised by relatives for their compassion and kindness.
- Care is personalised, staff communicate well about changes to people's needs, and people are supported to make their own choices.
- Inspectors want clearer written procedures for medicines given on an as-needed basis.
- Inspectors asked for the shared bedroom arrangement to be reviewed so that people's privacy and dignity are better protected.
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 450 m away
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 SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
69 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 | — |
- 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
Beamish Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 5.3 miles away. The local GP practice is PELTON & FELLROSE MEDICAL GROUP, 1.6 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Stanley
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Burnopfield Community Association
Burnopfield community association hold a number of activities for young and old alike Pandas Play School Parents Toddlers Ladies Keep Fit for over 50 yrs Kickboxing for children age 5 to 15yrs…
Tanfield Lea and District Community Association
Bingo, Ladies Club, Art,Crafts, Digital Imaging,Library, Lunch Club, Public Internet Access Point, Swing-fit, Toddlers & Carers Group, Pilates, Taichi, War Hammer, Yoga
St Patrick's Hall Organisation Consett
St Patrick's Hall Organisation Consett provides a substantial community facility and services for the benefit of the people of Consett and surrounding areas. The hall is used by groups such as…
Rowlands Gill and District Community Centre
Our centre is self-financing and managed by volunteers. We provide a pleasant venue for local residents and groups. Activities include art, ladies choir, W.I. and day centre for the elderly (run…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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