Peterlee Care Home
Nursing home in Peterlee, County Durham
Operated by Popular Care
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About
Peterlee Care Home, in Peterlee, County Durham, provides residential, nursing and dementia care, including support for people living with Alzheimer's and physical disabilities. The purpose-built home has 44 registered beds across three units, each staffed by registered nurses and carers who are on site around the clock. It stands in a residential district within reach of local shops and transport links.
Residents can take short stays, convalescent care or long-term residency, and the interiors pair practical features with a comfortable, familiar feel. Emergency call buttons are located throughout the building, and staff are trained to support people with specialist needs. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2025 report, with Good ratings for safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led care.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 1000 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 SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
342 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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 | — |
| Nursing 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
Peterlee Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Sunderland Royal Hospital, 9.9 miles away. The local GP practice is WILLIAM BROWN CENTRE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Peterlee
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Part of Popular Care
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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