Dipton Manor Care Home
Residential care home in Stanley, County Durham
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About
Dipton Manor Care Home is a residential home for older people in Stanley, County Durham, in the North East of England. It has 70 registered beds and provides residential, respite and dementia care. The four-storey building overlooks the Derwent Valley, and its en-suite bedrooms have views of the surrounding area. Residents can use a cinema room, lounges, a chapel and a spa bath, and a hairdresser visits the home. Meals are prepared on site, and dietary requirements are catered for on request.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in a report published in 2022. Its key questions were graded Good for safe, caring, responsive and well-led, and Requires Improvement for effective.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 23 December 2022 · Last inspected 5 December 2022
Inspectors found that Dipton Manor Care Home had improved since its last inspection and is now rated good. Governance and monitoring systems were in place, risks were assessed and managed, medicines were handled safely, and recruitment checks were completed before new staff started. People and relatives spoke well of the staff team, and the atmosphere was described as warm, friendly and relaxed, with people supported to make their own choices.
- Governance and quality monitoring are now effective, with timely action taken where shortfalls were found
- Risks to people are assessed and mitigated where possible, and safety checks are recorded
- Medicines are stored, given and recorded safely, including guidance for as-needed medicines
- People and relatives speak highly of staff, and staffing levels meet people's needs
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
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2026
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
69 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 |
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Local health safety net
Dipton Manor Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 8.1 miles away. The local GP practice is DRS LAMBERT & NG, 1.8 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Stanley
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Burnopfield Community Association
Burnopfield community association hold a number of activities for young and old alike Pandas Play School Parents Toddlers Ladies Keep Fit for over 50 yrs Kickboxing for children age 5 to 15yrs…
Tanfield Lea and District Community Association
Bingo, Ladies Club, Art,Crafts, Digital Imaging,Library, Lunch Club, Public Internet Access Point, Swing-fit, Toddlers & Carers Group, Pilates, Taichi, War Hammer, Yoga
St Patrick's Hall Organisation Consett
St Patrick's Hall Organisation Consett provides a substantial community facility and services for the benefit of the people of Consett and surrounding areas. The hall is used by groups such as…
Rowlands Gill and District Community Centre
Our centre is self-financing and managed by volunteers. We provide a pleasant venue for local residents and groups. Activities include art, ladies choir, W.I. and day centre for the elderly (run…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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