Lindisfarne CLS Residential
Care home in Chester-le-Street, County Durham
Operated by Gainford Care Homes
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About
Lindisfarne CLS Residential is a 30-bed care home in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, providing residential and dementia care to older people across the North East. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas—Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led—in the 2023 inspection.
The home supports residents with a range of care needs and aims to create a welcoming environment where residents' life stories and experiences are valued and celebrated.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 24 May 2023 · Last inspected 28 April 2023
Inspectors found that people using Lindisfarne CLS Residential felt staff went beyond what was expected, and that staff cared about good outcomes and owned their practice. Risk assessments were clear, staffing was increased to handle fluctuating occupancy, and medicines and infection control were well managed. Staff understood the Mental Capacity Act and were confident applying it.
- People said staff went beyond expectations and added small extras to their care.
- Risk assessments were clear, and staff knew the actions needed to reduce risks.
- Staffing was increased so that changes in the number of residents could be managed.
- The registered manager was seen as approachable, listened to staff, and ran a good service.
- Inspectors discussed ways to develop some risk assessment documents, and managers acted on this straight away.
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
231 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Local health safety net
Lindisfarne CLS Residential is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is University Hospital of North Durham, 4.5 miles away. The local GP practice is CESTRIA HEALTH CENTRE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Part of Gainford Care Homes
Lindisfarne CLS Residential 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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