Lindisfarne Newton Aycliffe
Care home in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham
Operated by Gainford Care Homes
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About
Lindisfarne Newton Aycliffe is a purpose-built care home in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, with 56 registered beds arranged over three floors. It opened in December 2008 and provides residential and nursing care, with a particular focus on people living with dementia and those with mental health needs. Every room is ensuite. The home has quiet and sensory lounges, a hair and beauty salon, a library, daily activities, a laundry service, and landscaped gardens with seating areas. Communal areas are fitted with motion-activated lighting.
Meals are varied, home-cooked and prepared on site, and relatives are welcome to join residents for them. Staff are fully qualified and on duty around the clock. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2025 report, with Good grades across all five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
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 SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
185 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 Newton Aycliffe is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darlington Memorial Hospital, 6.3 miles away. The local GP practice is PEASE WAY MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Newton Aycliffe
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Dene Valley Community Transport Ltd
The charity's main activity is to provide a Community Transport service in the Dene Valley and surrounding areas.
Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington
The Charity provides extensive portfolio of activities based on Health, Learning and Leisure for the benefit of people 50+
Part of Gainford Care Homes
Lindisfarne Newton Aycliffe 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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