Langley House Care Centre
Residential care home in Peterlee, County Durham
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About
Langley House Care Centre is a 30-bed home in Horden, just outside Peterlee in County Durham. It provides residential, dementia and respite care. The Care Quality Commission rates it Good overall, with all five key questions graded Good in its 2022 report. The home is wheelchair accessible and is accredited under the Veteran Friendly Framework.
Residents can choose a room overlooking either the garden or the main street, and may bring their own furniture. Shared spaces include two lounges, a dining room and landscaped gardens. Meals are cooked in-house and can be adapted for diabetic, modified and vegetarian diets. An activity coordinator plans a monthly programme, and the home is on a bus route near shops, the railway station and the seafront.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 23 November 2022 · Last inspected 18 October 2022
Inspectors found Langley House Care Centre, which cares for up to 30 people including some living with dementia, to be safe, clean and well run. Staffing was sufficient, staff were trained and supported, and the building layout was designed to help people with dementia find their way around. Relatives were involved in decisions, but inspectors found it was not always clear what legal authority they held.
- People and relatives said they felt the service was safe, and safety checks were carried out.
- Staff were trained, skilled and supported through regular supervision.
- The registered manager had good knowledge of people's needs and clear oversight of the home's processes.
- Professionals who were contacted said people were well looked after and that staff and the manager were approachable and responsive.
- Inspectors found it was not always clear what legal authority relatives had in decision making, and recommended that the provider review its mental capacity and best interest assessment processes.
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
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
342 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
Langley House Care Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Sunderland Royal Hospital, 10.3 miles away. The local GP practice is THE HORDEN GROUP PRACTICE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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