Advinia Healthcare
Kingsway Nursing Home
Care home in Durham, County Durham
Operated by Advinia Healthcare
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- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Kingsway Nursing Home in Durham, North East England, has 42 bedrooms and cares for people living with dementia and mental health needs. The team also supports people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Parkinson's and Korsakoff. The home is about a ten-minute drive from Durham city centre, close to the A1 and to shops in Langley Park. Residents can personalise their bedrooms, use the communal areas, and choose to eat in a dedicated dining room. An enclosed garden and a conservatory overlooking a landscaped garden provide outdoor space. Activities include music, reminiscence sessions, arts and crafts, baking and quiz nights.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Requires Improvement overall in its 2026 report. Its Caring and Responsive key questions were rated Good, while Safe, Effective and Well-led were rated Requires Improvement. Menus offer residents a choice of meals and follow V for Life guidance on vegetarian and vegan nutrition.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
257 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia 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
Kingsway Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is University Hospital of North Durham, 3.1 miles away. The local GP practice is BROWNEY HOUSE SURGERY, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Durham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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
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Hetton New Dawn Group
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Hops
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Haswell and District Mencap
Haswell & District Mencap operate from a purpose built building in the heart of the community. Our main target group are people with a learning disability, their carers and the wider community.…
Part of Advinia Healthcare
Kingsway Nursing Home is one of 23 homes run by Advinia Healthcare 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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