Parklands Care Home
Residential care home in Crook, County Durham
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About
Parklands Care Home is a purpose-built home on New Road in Crook, County Durham, with 42 registered beds. It provides general residential care for people who need round-the-clock support, including people who choose this level of care as a lifestyle decision, as well as dementia care for people with a dementia diagnosis. Respite stays are available in both categories. The home's own description emphasises person-centred care, with individual care and support plans drawn up using information from the resident and their family, and staff who are recruited with checks and trained for the role. The building is described as well-established and set in a comfortable, homely environment. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall, with Good ratings for each of the five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected December 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 400 m away
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 SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
59 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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 |
What County Durham council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Parklands Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is University Hospital of North Durham, 8 miles away. The local GP practice is NORTH HOUSE SURGERY, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Crook
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.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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