Residential care homes in County Durham

42 homes

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County Durham

There are 42 residential care homes in County Durham on AskBart. 98% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,078 a week. The largest is Melbury Court, with 88 beds. The most recent inspection was at Richmond Court in July 2023.

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Key facts: County Durham

Residential care homes listed42
Rated Good or Outstanding40 of 41 (98%)
Rated Outstanding2
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,078
LargestMelbury Court (88 beds)
Most recently inspectedRichmond Court (July 2023)
Outstanding2
Good38
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated1

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

Residential care homes in County Durham: questions

How many residential care homes are there in County Durham?
AskBart lists 42 residential care homes in County Durham, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in County Durham rated?
Of the 41 inspected, 2 are rated Outstanding, 38 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care homes in County Durham cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,078 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between residential care homes in County Durham?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.

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