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Kings Court Care Home
Care home in Barnard Castle, County Durham
Operated by Care UK
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About
Kings Court Care Home, run by Care UK, is on Market Place in Barnard Castle, County Durham. It provides residential and respite care for older people and has 37 registered beds. Some bedrooms have en-suite facilities, and all are fitted with connections for telephone, internet and television. Double rooms are available for couples and siblings who wish to stay together, and there are also two apartments.
The home occupies a former hotel, the King's Head, where Charles Dickens once stayed and mentioned the building in *Nicholas Nickleby*. Its old ballroom is now the residents' lounge. The management team carries out a full assessment of each prospective resident before they move in. The home is accredited with the Gold Standards Framework Care Homes Programme, which supports care at the end of life. The Care Quality Commission rates it Good overall, and Good for each of the five key questions.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 750 m away
- Fire station about 450 m away
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
47 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
Kings Court Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darlington Memorial Hospital, 14.5 miles away. The local GP practice is BARNARD CASTLE SURGERY, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Barnard Castle
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Teesdale Day Clubs
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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