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The Manor House Barnard Castle
Care home in Barnard Castle, County Durham
Operated by Anchor
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About
The Manor House Barnard Castle is operated by Anchor and provides care for 76 residents in Barnard Castle, County Durham. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2022, with Good grades in the Safe, Caring, Responsive and Well-led areas. Care is rated Requires Improvement in the Effective domain.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 28 January 2022 · Last inspected 20 December 2021
Inspectors found The Manor House, a 60-resident home for people aged 65 and over, to be well decorated, clean and comfortable. Staff were described as caring, understanding residents' needs and supporting their dignity and independence, with detailed care plans, an activities programme and end-of-life wishes discussed with people and their families. Some areas, including the dementia-care area and mealtime arrangements, were found to need improvement.
- The home was well decorated, clean and comfortable throughout.
- Staff were caring and promoted people's dignity and independence.
- Risks were assessed and incidents were reviewed and learning shared.
- Good working arrangements with other professionals were in place.
- The environment in the dementia-care area did not fully follow best practice guidance.
- Mealtime experiences and the management of food needed attention, though no harm was found.
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.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 150 m away
- Fire station about 350 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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
47 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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 |
What County Durham council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Manor House Barnard Castle is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darlington Memorial Hospital, 14.2 miles away. The local GP practice is BARNARD CASTLE SURGERY, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Barnard Castle
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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