Lifeways Community Care
Tanglewood Mews
Residential care home in Stanley, County Durham
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About
Tanglewood Mews is a residential care home in Stanley, County Durham, run by Lifeways Community Care, with seven registered beds. It supports adults with learning disabilities and physical disabilities, including people with epilepsy, peg feeding, catheter or stoma care needs, and those who use wheelchairs or need postural care. The home sits in rural countryside beside View Lane Park, and its residents can use a large central courtyard for outdoor time. Some rooms are wheelchair accessible and some have ceiling track hoists. Stanley, about five minutes away, has high-street shops, banks, a library and the Beamish open air museum, while The Louisa Centre nearby offers a gym, exercise classes and a swimming pool.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 300 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 GreenAdequate
- 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:
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
Tanglewood Mews is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 6.3 miles away. The local GP practice is STANLEY MEDICAL GROUP, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
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.
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
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…
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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