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Stoneleigh Care Home is a 36-bed care home in Stanley, County Durham.
Residential care homes in County Durham – page 2
27 homes
There are 27 residential care homes in County Durham on AskBart. 96% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,059 a week. The largest is Melbury Court, with 88 beds. The most recent inspection was at Eden House in June 2023.
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Grampian Court is a 57-bed care home in Peterlee, County Durham, providing residential and nursing care.
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Lumley Residential Home is a 40-bed care home in Crook, County Durham.
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Jack Dormand Care Home is a 43-bed care home in Peterlee, County Durham.
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Parklands Nursing Home is a 54-bed nursing home in Seaham, County Durham, run by Prestwick Care.
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Defoe Court is a 41-bed nursing home in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, providing care for people with nursing needs and dementia.
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Eden House is a 53-bed residential care home in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, providing care for older people and younger adults with a range of support…
Key facts: County Durham
| Residential care homes listed | 27 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 26 of 27 (96%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 2 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,059 |
| Largest | Melbury Court (88 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Eden House (June 2023) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 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 27 residential care homes in County Durham, each with its latest CQC rating.
- How are residential care homes in County Durham rated?
- Of the 27 inspected, 2 are rated Outstanding, 24 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 £1,059 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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