Dr. Ashdown's Stockton Lodge
Nursing home in Seaham, County Durham
Operated by Seaham Care
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About
Dr. Ashdown's Stockton Lodge is a care home in Seaham, County Durham, in the North East of England. It provides residential and nursing care, with specialist support for people with mental health needs. The home is registered for 39 beds.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its report published in 2023. It also rated the home Good for each of the five key questions: whether it is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 6 March 2023 · Last inspected 15 February 2023
Inspectors found that risk assessments were clear and staff knew how to act on them, and that people were supported to make their own choices in the least restrictive way. Staff were described as caring and kind, with people reporting they felt safe. The service was rated good overall.
- Risk assessments were clear and staff understood how to reduce risks
- Staff were caring, kind and compassionate in the way they delivered care
- The registered manager was approachable, listened to staff and proactively looked to improve the service
- Medicine management was effective and infection control guidance was followed
- Electronic care record templates did not always offer the range needed and could not be modified; a new system was being sought
- Some electronic care records needed enhancements to show that relevant documents had been completed
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 March 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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
157 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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
Dr. Ashdown's Stockton Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Sunderland Royal Hospital, 4.6 miles away. The local GP practice is THE NEW SEAHAM MEDICAL GROUP, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Seaham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Hops
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East Durham Community Transport Limited
Provision of transport to voluntary and community groups, statutory organisations and all not for profit making organisations.
Sunderland Carers' Centre
The charity works directly with carers to provide information, advice and a listening ear and support at formal and informal meetings, encouragement and support to carers' groups, opportunities…
Part of Seaham Care
Dr. Ashdown's Stockton Lodge is one of 2 homes run by Seaham 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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