VerifiedDefoe 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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There are 199 dementia care homes in North East England on AskBart. 90% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,064 a week. The largest is Woodside Grange Care Home, with 121 beds. The most recent inspection was at Kenton Manor in February 2024.
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| Dementia care homes listed | 199 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 177 of 197 (90%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 9 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 20 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,064 |
| Largest | Woodside Grange Care Home (121 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Kenton Manor (February 2024) |
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
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