Lindisfarne Shotton
Care home in Durham, County Durham
Operated by Gainford Care Homes
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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
Lindisfarne Shotton is a purpose-built care home on Carlyle Crescent in Shotton Colliery, County Durham. It provides general residential care, nursing care and care for people living with dementia, and it has 59 registered beds.
Residents live in ensuite rooms, some of which are luxury doubles, and can spend time in several comfortable, homely lounges. Meals are home-cooked and served in a shared dining area, with each dish prepared to take account of residents' dietary needs. The home runs a range of individual and group activities, both on site and in the wider area, so residents can keep up their existing hobbies and try new ones. It has its own minibus for day trips, and nursing and residential staff are available around the clock.
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Shotton is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is University Hospital of North Durham, 8.5 miles away. The local GP practice is BEVAN MEDICAL GROUP, 0.2 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
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…
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…
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…
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 Gainford Care Homes
Lindisfarne Shotton 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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