Barchester Healthcare
The Hawthorns
Nursing home in Peterlee, County Durham
Operated by Barchester Healthcare
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About
The Hawthorns is a modern, purpose-built care home in a quiet residential area of Peterlee, County Durham. It is run by Barchester Healthcare and has 108 registered beds. The home provides 24-hour nursing care for older people, and dementia care is delivered in its Memory Lane Community, supported by physiotherapists and occupational therapists alongside nursing, activities and hospitality staff. It also offers neurological rehabilitation for younger adults, along with respite stays and short breaks.
A music therapist runs sessions for residents, including people who find it hard to communicate in other ways. Staff learn each resident's life story, routines and interests so that daily care reflects their preferences. The activities programme is varied, and meals are prepared using fresh, seasonal produce. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Outstanding overall. Its Caring and Responsive key questions are also rated Outstanding, while Safe, Effective and Well-led are rated Good.
What inspectors found
CQC: OutstandingReport published 31 January 2023 · Last inspected 30 September 2022
The Hawthorns is a residential and nursing home for up to 105 people, and 84 were living there at the time of inspection. Inspectors found that residents received tailored, individual support, that staff were caring, respectful and knew people's needs well, and that the atmosphere was welcoming and inclusive.
- The home has strong, long-standing ties with the local community and runs several charitable initiatives.
- A wide range of therapeutic and social activities is offered, matched to individual preferences and rehabilitation goals.
- Medicines were handled safely and on time, and health needs were well managed, with good links to healthcare professionals.
- Staff feel supported by management, are trained for their roles, and help people make their own choices with as few restrictions as possible.
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Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
342 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £807 |
| 2025 | £857 |
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Local health safety net
The Hawthorns is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is University Hospital of North Durham, 10.7 miles away. The local GP practice is WILLIAM BROWN CENTRE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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