Regents View Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled within the Four Seasons care group, Regents View Care Home graces the quaint town of Hetton le Hole, a charming enclave within the bustling city of…
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Care homes offering respite care in South Hetton
There are 2 care homes offering respite care in and around South Hetton on AskBart. Published fees average about £968 a week, while County Durham usually pays £857. The largest is Ashwood Park Care Home, with 65 beds.
Average residential fee in South Hetton: £968/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: South Hetton
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £968 |
| County Durham usual weekly rate (2025) | £857 |
| Largest | Ashwood Park Care Home (65 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in South Hetton
Low Recorded Crime
What do these badges mean?
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
SafetyA
Excellent — safer than 83% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on County Durham data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on County Durham data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on County Durham data (town-level not yet available)
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in South Hetton is about £968/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Council funding & top-up in South Hetton
The average residential care home in South Hetton costs about £968/week, while County Durham’s published usual rate is around £857/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £111/week (≈ £5,772/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in South Hetton
£968/wk
County Durham usual rate
£857/wk
Likely top-up gap
£111/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against County Durham’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in South Hetton on the map
- Good
Care homes (2)
0 in South Hetton, 2 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
Ashwood Park Care Home
CQC Good
Ashwood Park is a not-for-profit Sanctuary Care home in Easington Colliery, County Durham, with 65 en-suite rooms offering residential, nursing, dementia,…
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What care costs in South Hetton
Residential (avg)
£968/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,027/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,027/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
House prices in County Durham
The average house price in County Durham is £138,148, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £138,148
- Detached
- £236,657
- Semi-detached
- £138,892
- Terraced
- £114,222
- Flats & maisonettes
- £77,271
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Types of care in South Hetton
Residential care homes
1 in South HettonNursing homes
2 in South HettonDementia care homes
2 in South HettonRespite care
2 in South HettonCommon questions
How many care homes offering respite care are there in South Hetton?
AskBart lists 2 care homes offering respite care in and around South Hetton, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in South Hetton rated?
Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do care homes offering respite care in South Hetton cost?
Published fees range from £968 to £1,086 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in South Hetton?
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 "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.
Near South Hetton
- Care homes offering respite care in Peterlee (3)
- Care homes offering respite care in Boldon Colliery (4)
- Care homes offering respite care in Jarrow (3)
- Care homes offering respite care in Stanley (3)
- Care homes offering respite care in Consett (3)
- Care homes offering respite care in Darlington (3)
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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