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The DurhamGate Care Home
Care home in Spennymoor, County Durham
Operated by Care UK
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About
The DurhamGate is a care home in Spennymoor, County Durham, operated by Care UK. It has 66 registered beds and provides residential and dementia care, both on a permanent basis and for short respite stays. Bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, and some are garden view rooms.
Facilities include a café, a cinema room, a conservatory, a hair and beauty salon, an activities room and space for church services. Outside, there are landscaped grounds and an enclosed courtyard garden. A dedicated activities team arranges social events, activities and trips, and care and lifestyle plans, including menus, are tailored to each resident's interests and needs.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 750 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 CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
89 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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
The DurhamGate Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is University Hospital of North Durham, 5.8 miles away. The local GP practice is FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE, 1.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Spennymoor
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Dene Valley Community Transport Ltd
The charity's main activity is to provide a Community Transport service in the Dene Valley and surrounding areas.
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.
Age Concern Durham County
Age Concern Durham County incorporated & commenced trading as a charitable company limited by guarantee (Age Concern Durham County trading as Age UK County Durham charity number 1122008) on 1st…
Part of Care UK
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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