Lindisfarne Care Home
Care home in Newton Hall, County Durham
Operated by Gainford Care Homes
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About
Lindisfarne Care Home, located in Newton Hall, County Durham, provides nursing care, dementia care and residential care to 63 registered residents across the North East. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings for safety, caring, responsiveness and leadership; effective care was rated as Requires Improvement.
The home supports older people requiring various levels of care and support in its North East setting.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2025
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
107 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
Lindisfarne Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is University Hospital of North Durham, 1 miles away. The local GP practice is CHASTLETON MEDICAL GROUP, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Newton Hall
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
Age Concern Durham County incorporated & commenced trading as a charitable company limited by guarantee (Age Concern Durham County trading as Age UK County Durham charity number 1122008) on 1st…
Hops
HOPS supports people to deal with stress, reduce social isolation and improve wellbeing. Offering holistic therapies and therapeutic activities we support unpaid carers, older people, individuals…
Hetton New Dawn Group
Counter isolation and provide healthy meals by way of one lunch club and two Welcome CafesProvide exercise sessions each week for over 50sProvide craft group sessions weekly during term time to…
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.…
Tanfield Lea and District Community Association
Bingo, Ladies Club, Art,Crafts, Digital Imaging,Library, Lunch Club, Public Internet Access Point, Swing-fit, Toddlers & Carers Group, Pilates, Taichi, War Hammer, Yoga
Part of Gainford Care Homes
Lindisfarne Care Home is one of 12 homes run by Gainford Care Homes 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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