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Stanley Park Care Home

Residential care home in Stanley, County Durham

Operated by Care UK

CQC Requires improvement71 bedsDementiaResidential
AddressWear Rd, Stanley DH9 6AH, UK
Beds71
Weekly feefrom £1,138 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened2006
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Stanley Park Care Home is a residential and dementia care home in Stanley, County Durham, run by Care UK. It has 71 registered beds and provides residential care, dementia-specific support, and respite care for older people.

The home was rated Requires Improvement overall by the Care Quality Commission. It received Requires Improvement grades for Safety and Well-led, but was rated Good across Effective, Caring and Responsive.

Care provided

Dementia
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Own Furniture Allowed
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Visits from Children
Wellbeing Classes

What's nearby

GP surgery300 m
A&E: Queen Elizabeth Hospital6.8 miles
Bus stop150 m
Train station6.4 miles
Shops500 m
Pub or bar200 m
  • Near a main road
  • Ambulance station about 800 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 SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAmple

Local crime statistics

69 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime35%
Anti-social behaviour20%
Vehicle crime14%
Criminal damage & arson10%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Gallery

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,138
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

County Durham usually pays £857 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £281 a week.

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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what County Durham pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£807
2025—£857
2026£1,138—

What County Durham council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Stanley Park Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 6.8 miles away. The local GP practice is STANLEY MEDICAL GROUP, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Queen Elizabeth Hospital · 6.8 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Outstanding
STANLEY MEDICAL GROUP · 0.2 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Stanley

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

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…

1.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1157968)
Charity

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

1.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (702289)
Charity

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…

3.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1180405)
Charity

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…

3.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (520738)
Charity

Search: Services for Older People Cio

Promoting and protecting the welfare and wellbeing of older people in Newcastle upon Tyne.

7.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1159907)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Stanley Park?
Stanley Park is positioned in Stanley and is conveniently near to well-liked facilities.
How does Stanley Park fare in the CQC evaluation?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC), the regulatory body for health and social care services in England, has given Stanley Park a rating of requires improvement. This rating is reflective of the care quality and safety measures in place at the home.
What kinds of senior care does Stanley Park offer?
Stanley Park provides various forms of senior care including respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity of Stanley Park?
At present, Stanley Park can accommodate 71 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Stanley Park?
Care UK is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one expect at this care home?
Stanley Park offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Hair & Beauty Services, Literature and Poetry Sessions, and Arts & Crafts Activities.
How much does care at Stanley Park cost?
The cost of care at Stanley Park can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care is £1,138 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01207 260222.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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