Denehurst Nursing Home
Nursing home in Ferryhill, County Durham
Operated by Seaham Care
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About
Denehurst Nursing Home is in Ferryhill, County Durham, North East England. It provides both residential and nursing care and has 37 registered beds.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its report published in 2023. It also rated each of the five key questions as Good: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 27 February 2023 · Last inspected 14 February 2023
Inspectors found that since a new registered manager arrived, the home has made significant improvements, with staffing levels judged appropriate and staff morale and communication reported as better. Staff were described as caring and kind, with a clear understanding of residents' needs and risks, and people said they felt safe and that staff were readily available. Visiting healthcare professionals spoke well of the nurses' competence and of their working relationships with staff.
- Staffing levels are described as enough to meet people's needs, and staff were recruited safely
- Staff are seen as caring and compassionate, and people say they feel safe
- Protection from abuse is supported by staff who know how to identify and report concerns, with incident records used to spot patterns
- Medicine management is effective, and staff follow infection control guidance
- The electronic care record system is due to be replaced, as a better system is being sourced
- Risk assessments are in place but some parts could be enhanced and developed
- Care records are being enhanced by the registered manager, and this work is still in progress
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.
Care provided
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
145 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 | — |
| 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
Denehurst Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is University Hospital of North Durham, 7.2 miles away. The local GP practice is FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.5 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Ferryhill
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.
Age Concern Durham County
Provision of services and activities to promote the wellbeing of all older people mainly in and around County Durham and help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
Age Concern Durham County
Age Concern Durham County incorporated & commenced trading as a charitable company limited by guarantee (Age Concern Durham County trading as Age UK County Durham charity number 1122008) on 1st…
Part of Seaham Care
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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