St Philips Care
Chilton Care Centre
Nursing home in Chilton, County Durham
Operated by St Philips Care
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About
Chilton Care Centre is a purpose-built nursing home in Chilton, a former mining village in County Durham. The home has 40 registered beds and supports older people aged 65 and over, as well as people with mental health needs. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall, with Good grades for each of the five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Residents can join regular activities, from arts and crafts, games and flower arranging to newer pastimes, and can keep up existing hobbies. On-site services include a hairdresser, a chiropodist, a dentist and seated exercise sessions. A botanic garden, a cathedral and a heritage museum are all within a short drive, and hour-long boat trips run along the River Wear.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
99 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing 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 |
What County Durham council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Chilton Care Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is University Hospital of North Durham, 8.9 miles away. The local GP practice is FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE, 2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Chilton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Dene Valley Community Transport Ltd
The charity's main activity is to provide a Community Transport service in the Dene Valley and surrounding areas.
Part of St Philips Care
Chilton Care Centre is one of 31 homes run by St Philips Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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