Care home
Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home
Care home in Durham, County Durham
Sanctuary Care Limited
Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home
Care home in Durham, County Durham
Operated by Sanctuary Care
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About
Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home is a 42-bed care home in Durham, run by Sanctuary Care Limited, a not-for-profit provider. The home offers residential and nursing care and is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led (report published 2022).
The home supports residents who are moving closer to family or seeking respite care, working to understand each person's background, relationships and interests as the basis for their care plan.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 8 November 2022 · Last inspected 30 August 2022
Inspectors found that people using Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home, which cares for up to 41 older people and people living with dementia, were supported to make their own choices and to take part in activities. Medicines were handled safely, the building was clean and suited to residents' needs, and staff were trained and numerous enough to meet them. The inspection focused on infection prevention and control, which was found to be in place.
- People were supported to have maximum choice and control, with least restrictive approaches and positive behaviour support plans
- Medicines were given safely, and the registered manager closely monitored 'when required' medicines
- The environment was clean, safe and well maintained, and adapted to people's needs
- Staff were trained, recruitment procedures were robust, and there were enough skilled staff
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
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 |
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Local health safety net
Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is University Hospital of North Durham, 2.8 miles away. The local GP practice is THE MEDICAL GROUP, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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
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Part of Sanctuary Care
Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home is one of 123 homes run by Sanctuary Care 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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