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Craigarran Care Home
Care home in Trimdon Station, County Durham
Craigarran Care Home
Care home in Trimdon Station, County Durham
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About
Craigarran Care Home is a 44-bed care home in Trimdon Station, County Durham. The home was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2023. It was rated Good for safety, effectiveness and caring, but received Requires Improvement ratings for responsiveness and leadership.
Families considering Craigarran should review the full CQC inspection report for detailed findings and any action points the home has been set.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 3 April 2023 · Last inspected 24 February 2023
Inspectors carried out a focused review of safety and leadership at this 44-bed nursing and residential home for older people, including people living with dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. Staff were described as knowledgeable about protecting people from abuse, and people were supported to keep their independence through risk assessments. The report also found that leadership systems did not fully catch problems with decision-making records and the accuracy of care notes, and that staff wanted the registered manager to be more visible and supportive.
- People were supported safely, with risk assessments in place that encouraged independence
- Staff understood how to protect people from the risk of abuse
- Medicines were given safely, and people were supported to make choices and have control over their lives
- The provider and clinical lead were described as approachable, knowledgeable and committed to meeting people's needs
- Governance and management systems were not fully effective in identifying some concerns found during the inspection
- Records of people's capacity to make decisions and the accessibility and accuracy of care records needed improvement
- Some protocols for 'as required' medicines needed improving
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Generally satisfactory
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
42 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 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
Craigarran Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is University Hospital of North Durham, 8.8 miles away. The local GP practice is EAST DURHAM MEDICAL GROUP, 1.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Trimdon Station
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Age Concern Durham County
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Age Concern Durham County
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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