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Dementia home care agencies in Durham

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There are 9 dementia home care agencies in and around Durham on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The most recent inspection was at Care and Protect UK in January 2024.

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Home care agencies (9)

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9 agencies found
Dale Care DurhamVerified
CQC Good

Clece Care Services

Dale Care Durham is a home care agency based in Durham, County Durham, North East England, providing care and support to people in their own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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CQC Good

Care and Protect UK is a home care agency based in Durham, County Durham, providing domiciliary care and support in people's own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
View agency: Care and Protect UK

Key facts: Durham

Dementia home care agencies listed9
Rated Good or Outstanding8 of 8 (100%)
Rated Outstanding2
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
County Durham usual weekly rate (2025)£857
Most recently inspectedCare and Protect UK (January 2024)
Outstanding2
Good6
Not yet rated1

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

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CQC quality of home care in Durham

Rated Good or Outstanding
8/ 8 rated
Outstanding
2
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
1

Every agency here is regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Each profile shows the full CQC breakdown — whether the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

What home care costs in Durham

Visiting care typically costs £22–£30 per hour across the UK. That’s a typical range, not a local quote, so ask each agency for a written quote. For context, County Durham council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £857/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. County Durham council carries out the free care needs assessment.

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What later-life care costs in Durham

Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Durham compares with the wider County Durham area and the UK.

Average weekly care costs in Durham, County Durham and the UK
Type of careDurhamCounty Durham avgUK average
Residential care home£945£1,078£1,200
Nursing care home£945£1,032£1,500
Live-in care (est.)——~£1,400
Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.)——~£460

Residential care in Durham averages £945/week — about 21% below the UK average.

Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Durham within ~5 miles; County Durham county-wide); actual fees depend on the home, room and level of care. Home-care figures are typical UK estimates — we don’t yet hold verified local agency rates, so they aren’t shown per area. Always get written quotes. Model your own numbers with the care cost calculator.

Common questions

How many dementia home care agencies are there in Durham?

AskBart lists 9 dementia home care agencies in and around Durham, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are dementia home care agencies in Durham rated?

Of the 8 inspected, 2 are rated Outstanding, 6 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between dementia home care agencies in Durham?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Dementia live-in care: a guide" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Durham?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Durham:

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Guides for families

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