Care Homes in North East England

Q: Care Home costs in North-East-England

The average costs for care homes in North-East-England can vary depending on the type of care required. Please refer to the detailed breakdown for more information.

Q: How many care homes are there in North-East-England?

There are 693 Care Homes in North-East-England, including 247 Nursing Homes & 446 Residential Care Homes.

Q: How many care homes offer Dementia Care in North-East-England?

There are 410 care homes offering Dementia Care in North-East-England including Bryony Lodge Nursing Home, Barchester Bedewell Grange Care Home & Hawthorn Court Care Home.

Q: Which care homes offer Respite Care in North-East-England?

Respite Care is offered by 490 care homes in North-East-England including Bryony Lodge Nursing Home, Barchester Bedewell Grange Care Home & Hawthorn Court Care Home.

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Avg. Review Score 9.2
Total 24,002 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,171 per week

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Grampian Court Care Home

Grampian Drive, Peterlee SR8 2LR

9.9227 Reviews

"My aunt is 98yrs old, with vascular dementia and we had to move her from another care home where she wasn't happy. The carers are..."Read all 227 reviews

from £1,311 / week57 rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Grampian Court Care Home, situated in the friendly town of Peterlee, supports older people to lead their best lives with personalised residential and residential dementia care. This warm, welcoming... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care
Learning Disability Care
Mental Health Care

Lambton House

New Lambton Village, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring DH4 6DE

9.986 Reviews

300 3

"Care home staff are friendly and very helpful to the residents, excellent choice of food,super garden that residents are encouraged to use..."Read all 86 reviews

from £1,195 / week57 rooms

Lambton House is a family owned residential care home, situated in open countryside on the outskirts of Bournmoor, near to Chester-le-Street & Houghton-le-Spring, not far from the historic city of Durham. With... Read more

Older Person Care
Younger Adult Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Chase Park Neuro Centre

8 Millfield Road, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 4QA

9.959 Reviews

32 3

"Chase Park is an excellent care facility. Our son has been there for 18 months. In that time he has settled in well due to the professional..."Read all 59 reviews

from £1,500 / week60 rooms

Group/Owner Century Healthcare Ltd

Chase Park provides specialist support for adults of all ages, abilities, and disabilities, with a focus on promoting well-being, independence, and inclusion. The service supports individuals with long-term... Read more

Older Person Care
Younger Adult Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Residential Care
Learning Disability Care
Mental Health Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Stoneleigh Care Home

Durham Road, Annfield Plain, Stanley DH9 7XH

9.9196 Reviews

"We are very happy with the support Mam has had at Stoneleigh. All staff are very helpful. We feel they understand Mam's needs very well and..."Read all 196 reviews

from £1,203 / week36 rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Located in lovely town of Stanley, east of Chester-le-Street, Stoneleigh care home offers personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people. The lovely home offers many facilities... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care
Learning Disability Care

Ashlea Lodge Care Home

Hylton Road, Millfield, Sunderland SR4 7AF

9.870 Reviews

"My Mum has been a resident for a few years now. She refers to her room as "home". This makes us so happy, as do the entire staff, from..."Read all 70 reviews

38 rooms

Group/Owner Orchard Healthcare Group

Ashlea Lodge Care Home in Sunderland provides residential care, respite care and specialist dementia care in a comfortable, homely setting. Part of Orchard Healthcare Group, the home offers cosy en-suite... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Barchester Station Court Care Home

138 Station Road, Ashington NE63 8HE

9.882 Reviews

27 1

"John has recieved excellent care during his stay, staff have gone above and beyond to ensure all John's needs are met with respect and..."Read all 82 reviews

from £1,292 / week64 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

This state-of-the art home provides clients with a luxurious and spacious environment, nestling in its own beautifully maintained grounds. Station Court is surrounded by local amenities making it very... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Maple Lodge Care Home

Woolwich Road, Witherwack, Sunderland SR5 5SF

9.878 Reviews

12 1

"My mother stayed here for 2 weeks respite while family were on holiday. Mam was well cared for and enjoyed her time there especially the..."Read all 78 reviews

from £1,296 / week46 rooms

Group/Owner Harbour Healthcare Ltd

Maple Lodge Care Home is located in Sunderland's Witherwack suburb and is close to shops, amenities, public transport and the A19. The Bridges Shopping Centre is just one mile away. This purpose built... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Residential Care
Mental Health Care
Dementia Nursing Care

The Manor House Whickham

Banktop, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 4AT

9.862 Reviews

"My experience has been positive, and more importantly it has been for my mam. She was very nervous and reluctant to leave her home but was..."Read all 62 reviews

75 rooms

Group/Owner Hadrian Healthcare Ltd

The Manor House Whickham is registered for seventy-five adults, fully resourced and expertly staffed to carry out professional care provision, with a versatile outlook towards clients' requirements. The... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Archers Court Nursing Home

Archer Road, Farringdon, Sunderland SR3 3DJ

9.890 Reviews

"I am very pleased with the care my husband gets from managment and staff, he has settled quite well in the Archers and I know there is..."Read all 90 reviews

39 rooms

Group/Owner Orchard Healthcare Group

Rated ‘Good’ by CQC (February 2021), Archers Court Care Home in Sunderland is a warm, welcoming care home entirely dedicated to providing specialist dementia care through their groundbreaking Reconnect... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Nursing Care

Grangewood

Chester Road, Shiney Row, Houghton le Spring DH4 4RB

9.866 Reviews

31 3

"My self and my sister visited Grangewood to see our friend. As soon as we entered the home we were greeted by warm, friendly and..."Read all 66 reviews

from £1,250 / week50 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Grangewood is a bright and welcoming care home offering gold standard residential care for older people, including those living with dementia. The purpose-built care home is set in the village of Shiney... Read more

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Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care
Learning Disability Care
Mental Health Care

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Elwick Grange

Elwick Road, Hartlepool TS26 9LX

9.8101 Reviews

16 3

"Mam went into care home for two weeks respite before deciding on were she feels safe to live. She is now a permanent resident. This is due..."Read all 101 reviews

from £1,295 / week60 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Elwick Grange offers residential and dementia care from a pleasant setting close to the centre of Hartlepool. The modern, purpose-built care home has a highly qualified team that provides the very best... Read more

Older Person Care
Younger Adult Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care
Learning Disability Care

Merlin Manor Care Centre

Merlin Way, Hartlepool TS26 0BF

9.8112 Reviews

"I would like to thank Merlin Manor for the compassionate and caring way, they looked after my cousin during his stay. The thanks extend to..."Read all 112 reviews

from £1,312 / week94 rooms

Group/Owner The Prestige Group

Merlin Manor Care Centre is located in Hartlepool and offers residential care as well as nursing care. This purpose built care home offers personalised care in a modern environment and operates on... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Residential Care
Mental Health Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Heatherdale

Grey House, South Broomhill, Morpeth NE65 9RT

9.872 Reviews

12 1

"All the staff at Heatherdale are amazing. The care, consideration, love, and compassion they have shown to my mam and all our family has..."Read all 72 reviews

from £1,099 / week36 rooms

Group/Owner Wellburn Care Homes Ltd

Heatherdale is a luxury residential care home, situated in the village of Broomhill in Morpeth. The beautiful home sits in private grounds, in the small, quiet village in the heart of Northumberland.... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Palmersdene

Grange Road West, Jarrow NE32 3JA

9.886 Reviews

12 1

"My father went into palmersdene nearly 5 years ago. He went in for respite but didn't want to leave. This was all down to the amazing..."Read all 86 reviews

from £1,200 / week40 rooms

Group/Owner Anchor

Palmersdene is located in the Jarrow community in Tyne and Wear. The care home continues to welcome new residents for friendly and quality residential and dementia care for up to 40 residents in single... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Lothian House Care Home

Clyde Terrace, Spennymoor DL16 7SG

9.8216 Reviews

"Lothian House Care Home is 100% excellent overall, from walk in to walk out the carers work amazingly for the men and ladies who need..."Read all 216 reviews

from £1,286 / week48 rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Located in the heart of Spennymoor, Lothian House care home offers personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people. The lovely home offers many facilities for residents to enjoy... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Nunthorpe Oaks Residential Care Home

114 Guisborough Road, Nunthorpe, Cleveland, Middlesbrough TS7 0JA

9.898 Reviews

18 1

"Excellent care home for my mother. She is well looked after and appreciates the attention that the staff give her. She does wish that she..."Read all 98 reviews

from £1,291 / week56 rooms

Group/Owner Sanctuary Care Ltd

Nunthorpe Oaks is a beautiful home which has recently undergone a stunning refurbishment. With a warm family feel the moment you walk through the door, it feels like home from home. Providing residential... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Middleton Hall Retirement Village

Middleton St George, Darlington DL2 1HA

9.881 Reviews

30 1

"Excellent has been my experience. I came for respite after receiving a new knee, and with the wonderful care of the staff, I'm back on my..."Read all 81 reviews

from £1,696 / week90 rooms

Middleton Hall Retirement Village is an award-winning, purpose-built retirement community set in a beautiful 45-acre estate that offers a range of residential care services and supported apartments. Independent... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Paddock Stile Manor Dementia Care Home

Philadelphia Lane, Newbottle, Houghton le Spring DH4 4ES

9.886 Reviews

"Visited my friend and neighbour of many years, so some of my observations come from her, e.g. Food and drink, but the staff were very..."Read all 86 reviews

40 rooms

Group/Owner Orchard Healthcare Group

Paddock Stile Manor Care Home provides residential care, dementia care and respite care in Houghton-le-Spring, conveniently located between Durham and Sunderland. Rated ‘Good’ by the CQC (March 2021),... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Ashwood Park Residential & Nursing Home

Seaside Lane, Easington Colliery, Peterlee SR8 3XZ

9.8204 Reviews

14 1

"The staff at Ashwood Park are all very Kind and caring to all Residents. Nothing is a trouble to them. The home is well managed and any..."Read all 204 reviews

from £1,193 / week65 rooms

Group/Owner Sanctuary Care Ltd

With a team devoted to enriching the lives of their residents, Ashwood Park has a warm family feel the moment you walk through the door. Providing residential, nursing, dementia and palliative care,... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Residential Care
Dementia Nursing Care

The Manor House Barnard Castle

John Street, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8ET

9.870 Reviews

16 1

"I'm writing to express my heartfelt appreciation for the exceptional care my aunt receives at the Manor. The facilities are beautifully..."Read all 70 reviews

from £1,495 / week76 rooms

Group/Owner Anchor

The Manor House Barnard Castle is a purpose-built luxurious care home. The home offers excellent facilities, whilst providing 24-hour care in generous bedroom suites, each benefitting from an en suite... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Cheviot Court

63 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields NE34 6RF

9.862 Reviews

28 3

"I can only commend the home for looking after my mother. In particular the care and attention to detail when she had an incident. They..."Read all 62 reviews

from £1,410 / week73 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

The skilled team at Cheviot Court offers high-quality care and a warm welcome in a homely setting. Quality permanent and short-term residential care is provided for older people, including those who are... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care
Learning Disability Care
Mental Health Care

Reuben Manor

654 Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees TS16 0DP

9.8106 Reviews

20 1

"My dad came into Reuben Manor in February 2025 due to having dementia and not looking after himself properly. Unfortunately the home carers..."Read all 106 reviews

from £1,557 / week83 rooms

Group/Owner MHA

Reuben Manor provides residential, dementia and short-stay care for up to 83 residents in a modern, purpose-built home on the edge of Yarm in Stockton-on-Tees. Opened in 2009 and named in honour of... Read more

Older Person Care
Younger Adult Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Donwell House Nursing Home

Wellgarth Road, Donwell Village, Washington NE37 1EE

9.859 Reviews

"The care my mother-in-law received here, for the last 12 months of her life was exemplary, we really could not have asked for any more from..."Read all 59 reviews

from £1,290 / week63 rooms

Group/Owner The Bondcare Group

Donwell House Nursing Home offers quality care services through personalised packages that suit the individual while standing up for privacy and dignity. This versatile service welcomes individuals... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Residential Care
Mental Health Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Sheraton Court Care Home

Warren Road, Hartlepool TS24 9AH

9.8266 Reviews

"The staff are very friendly and caring. They look after my mother-in-law very well. 10 out of 10. They go the extra mile for family and..."Read all 266 reviews

from £1,287 / week80 rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Located on the outskirts of the lovely town of Hartlepool, Sheraton Court Care Home offers personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people, rated 'Good' by the CQC with 'Outstanding'... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Eastbourne House Care Home

The Links, Whitley Bay NE26 1PG

9.8129 Reviews

"When Lewy Body Dementia devastated our lives my husband, Fancis, needed lots of gentle care, patience and support. After two long years we..."Read all 129 reviews

from £1,689 / week72 rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Located on the sea front of Whitley Bay, Eastbourne House Care Home offers personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people. The professional care team is on hand to help you... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care
Mental Health Care

St Aidan Lodge Residential Care Home

Front Street, Framwellgate Moor, Durham DH1 5BL

9.856 Reviews

"From the very first interaction of the home visit the staff have been outstanding, the level of care for my stepdad has been second to..."Read all 56 reviews

from £1,067 / week62 rooms

St Aidan Lodge residential care home is an independently owned and operated care home providing high-quality care to those requiring residential or residential dementia care. The home is purpose built... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Lumley Residential Home

Willington Care Village, Hall Lane Est, Willington, Crook DL15 0PW

9.836 Reviews

"Lumley Court is a place of real compassionate care and kindness. Residents are treated with great respect and supported and cared for in a..."Read all 36 reviews

from £1,200 / week40 rooms

Group/Owner The Bondcare Group

Lumley Court is a Durham care home that has been purposely constructed to suit the often complex needs of people with dementia. The aim of the service is to look after healthcare needs while enabling... Read more

Older Person Care
Younger Adult Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care
Learning Disability Care
Mental Health Care

Croft Dene

Threap Gardens, Off Simonside Avenue, Wallsend NE28 7HT

9.849 Reviews

21 1

"I have no worries about safety The resident can't get out of the building .which is reassuring. The staff are amazing.They work hard..."Read all 49 reviews

from £1,200 / week43 rooms

Group/Owner Kara Healthcare

Croft Dene Care Home is located in the Wallsend area of North Tyneside and provides general and dementia residential care in a warm and supportive environment. All rooms are en suite, and residents can... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Residential Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Barchester Chester Court Care Home

Choppington Road, Bedlington NE22 6LA

9.886 Reviews

15 1

"This care home is fantastic, the staff are amazing, every one of them, they are so caring for all the residents including my mother. I am..."Read all 86 reviews

from £1,516 / week41 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Set in its own mature gardens, Chester Court is a state-of-the-art, purpose built facility. The home is situated in the heart of Bedlington, which is a picturesque former mining village in Northumberland.... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Nursing Care
Residential Care

Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

Choppington Road, Bedlington NE22 6LA

9.868 Reviews

27 1

"*Excellent - caring - wonderful * Staff outstanding - humane No better place for care Food - nursing care outstanding Absoluteyy..."Read all 68 reviews

from £1,311 / week61 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Ideally located in Bedlington, convenient to Newcastle and Morpeth, Meadow Park provides first-class 24-hour residential care alongside expert care for people with dementia in their Memory Lane Community. Meadow... Read more

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Respite Care
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Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

North East England

Frequently Asked Questions about North East England Care Homes

Care Home costs in North East England

Average care home costs in North East England by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 345 care homes with fees listed in North East England.

Type of Care Provided	North East England	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,171	£1,306	£1,311
Residential Dementia Care	£1,213	£1,335	£1,340
Nursing Care	£1,307	£1,567	£1,552
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,345	£1,582	£1,572
All Care Types	£1,171	£1,317	£1,324

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in North East England Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 335 care homes with fees listed.

£1,171 per week

11.5% below England average
12.0% below UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 284 care homes with fees listed.

£1,213 per week

10.1% below England average
10.5% below UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 119 care homes with fees listed.

£1,307 per week

19.9% below England average
18.7% below UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 81 care homes with fees listed.

£1,345 per week

17.6% below England average
16.9% below UK average

How many care homes are there in North East England?

There are 693 Care Homes in North East England, including 247 Nursing Homes & 446 Residential Care Homes.

Which care homes in North East England have the highest Review Score?

Bryony Lodge Nursing Home, Barchester Bedewell Grange Care Home & Hawthorn Court Care Home are some of the care homes with the highest Review Score in North East England.

Which care homes in North East England offer Nursing Care?

Bryony Lodge Nursing Home, Scarbrough Court & Jack Dormand Care Home are some of the 176 Nursing Homes in North East England.

How many care homes offer Dementia Care in North East England?

There are 410 care homes offering Dementia Care in North East England including Bryony Lodge Nursing Home, Barchester Bedewell Grange Care Home & Hawthorn Court Care Home.

Which care homes offer Respite Care in North East England?

Respite Care is offered by 490 care homes in North East England including Bryony Lodge Nursing Home, Barchester Bedewell Grange Care Home & Hawthorn Court Care Home.

How many care homes listings in North East England have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 459 care homes listed with Reviews.

Which care homes in North East England have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 19 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

Which care homes in North East England have won a carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Care Home Award?

Award winners of the carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Care Home Awards in North East England include Ashbourne Lodge Care Home, Aspen Court, Barchester Briardene Care Home, Barchester Harton Grange Care Home, Birch Hill Care Home, Bryony Lodge Nursing Home, Cranlea, The DurhamGate, Eden House Care Home, Eothen Homes, Eothen Homes, Falstone Court Care Home, Hampton Manor, Hawthorn Court Care Home, Hylton View Care Home, Langley House Care Home, Park House, Park House Care Home, Scarbrough Court, Wardley Gate & Willowdene Care Home.