Springfield Lodge Care Home
Care home in West Rainton, County Durham
Operated by Ascot Care (Castleview)
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Springfield Lodge Care Home is set in the quiet village of West Rainton, County Durham, and is registered for 40 beds. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across the key questions of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led care. The home is single-storey and fully wheelchair accessible, with spacious rooms that look out over its courtyards, gardens or the surrounding Durham countryside. Residents can bring their own furniture if they wish, and there are three external courtyards, one of which is a central courtyard with a Koi fish pond.
Meals follow a three-week rolling menu of home-cooked food, and the home caters for dysphagia and other soft diets, diabetic needs and vegetarian diets. Activities are planned monthly and include visits from local schools, volunteer groups and entertainers, along with year-round reminiscence therapy sessions using technology. Many neighbours are Dementia Friends and Champions, reflecting the home's close links with the local community.
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
23 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 | — |
- 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
Springfield Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is University Hospital of North Durham, 4.1 miles away. The local GP practice is WEST RAINTON SURGERY, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in West Rainton
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.
Hops
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Age Concern Durham County
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East Durham Community Transport Limited
Provision of transport to voluntary and community groups, statutory organisations and all not for profit making organisations.
Compass Community Transport Ltd
Provision of community transport facilities to the Disabled,old,infirm and socially excluded
Age UK Sunderland
Age UK Sunderland promotes the well-being of all older people throughout the City of Sunderland to improve their quality of life and maintain independence. For further details our web site is…
Part of Ascot Care (Castleview)
Springfield Lodge Care Home is one of 6 homes run by Ascot Care (Castleview) 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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