Care home
St Mary's Convent
Care home in Consett, County Durham
St Mary's Convent
Care home in Consett, County Durham
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About
St Mary's Convent is a care home in Consett, County Durham, providing care for 18 residents. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with the 2019 report awarding Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 5 December 2019 · Last inspected 13 November 2019
Inspectors found that people at this 18-place residential home for older adults felt safe, with medicines handled well, sufficient and safely recruited staff, and many long-serving employees. Staff were described as well trained and supervised, with relationships with community health partners working well and interactions between residents and staff seen as warm and respectful. Activities, spiritual support, and end-of-life care were also praised by the report.
- People and relatives said they felt safe and were happy with the care provided
- Staff were well trained, supported by management, and many had worked at the home for several years
- Interactions between people and staff were very positive, and relatives were made welcome
- Personalised care, activities, and spiritual support, including chapel services open to the community, were highlighted
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2025
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 SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
241 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 |
What County Durham council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
St Mary's Convent is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Victoria Infirmary, 10.7 miles away. The local GP practice is OAKFIELDS HEALTH GROUP, 1.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Consett
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
St Patrick's Hall Organisation Consett
St Patrick's Hall Organisation Consett provides a substantial community facility and services for the benefit of the people of Consett and surrounding areas. The hall is used by groups such as…
Burnopfield Community Association
Burnopfield community association hold a number of activities for young and old alike Pandas Play School Parents Toddlers Ladies Keep Fit for over 50 yrs Kickboxing for children age 5 to 15yrs…
Tanfield Lea and District Community Association
Bingo, Ladies Club, Art,Crafts, Digital Imaging,Library, Lunch Club, Public Internet Access Point, Swing-fit, Toddlers & Carers Group, Pilates, Taichi, War Hammer, Yoga
Rowlands Gill and District Community Centre
Our centre is self-financing and managed by volunteers. We provide a pleasant venue for local residents and groups. Activities include art, ladies choir, W.I. and day centre for the elderly (run…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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