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Defoe Court
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- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
About
Defoe Court is a 41-bed nursing home in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, providing care for people with nursing needs and dementia. The home supports older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people with physical disabilities, alongside specialist dementia support.
The home was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2017, with Good ratings for safety, effectiveness, responsiveness and leadership. It received an Outstanding rating for caring.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Nearby amenities
What's in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Area figures for County Durham.
Care fee trajectory
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Local health safety net
Defoe Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Victoria Infirmary, 24.7 miles away. The local GP practice is BEWICK CRESCENT SURGERY, 0.5 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed September 2026.
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