Care Homes for Older People in and around Barnard Castle

Q: Older Person Care Home costs in and around Barnard-Castle

The average costs for older person care homes in and around Barnard-Castle can vary depending on the type of care required. Please refer to the detailed breakdown for more information.

Q: How many older person care homes are there in Barnard-Castle?

There are 3 Older Person Care Homes in Barnard-Castle, including 0 Nursing Homes & 3 Residential Care Homes.

Q: Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Barnard-Castle?

Respite Care is offered by 3 elderly care homes in Barnard-Castle including The Manor House Barnard Castle, Kings Court & Beaconsfield Court Care Home.

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Avg. Review Score 9.5
Total 1,551 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,200 per week

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Eden House

Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland DL14 6EN

12.5 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

9.9109 Reviews

"We needed to find care quickly when Mum was in hospital & due to be discharged. Eden House came highly recommended - & with good reason we..."Read all 109 reviews

from £1,338 / weekSize 53 rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Eden House Care Home, located in the peaceful town of Bishop Auckland, provides personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people. The warm and friendly home offers residents... Read more

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Nightingale Hall

Seagram Crescent, Garden Village, Gallowgate, Richmond DL10 4UB

11.9 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

9.971 Reviews

13 1

"My mother has been with you nearly 2 years and she was very happy. Staff were fantastic with her. Her last couple of days we could not..."Read all 71 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 42 rooms

Group/Owner Wellburn Care Homes Ltd

Nightingale Hall is a luxury residential care home in the North Yorkshire town of Richmond. A Grade II Georgian-style country home, Nightingale Hall is set in secluded grounds, in the exclusive Garden... Read more

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Lumley Residential Home

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

14.6 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

9.840 Reviews

"My dad moved into Lumley Court in August 2026 and I honestly can't rate this care home more highly. The manager Kelly has been incredible..."Read all 40 reviews

Size 40 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

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The Manor House Barnard Castle

John Street, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8ET

0.2 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

9.874 Reviews

16 2

"It was a very hard decision to make but the Manor House made the transfer run seamlessly and our Mum has settled fantastically. She is very..."Read all 74 reviews

from £1,495 / weekSize 76 rooms

Group/Owner Anchor

The Manor House Barnard Castle is a purpose-built luxurious care home. The home offers a lovely environment while providing 24-hour care in generous bedroom suites, each with an en suite wet room to support... Read more

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Redworth House Care Home

Byerley Road, Shildon DL4 1HQ

12.3 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

9.756 Reviews

"My mam came here for care after an operation, everytime I have visited staff have been friendly and helpful. Mam's care needs have been..."Read all 56 reviews

Size 68 rooms

Group/Owner The Bondcare Group

Redworth House is a 68-bedroom care home in Durham that excels in delivering high-quality care for people requiring nursing, residential, dementia or a learning disability. Health Carer staff gain... Read more

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Richmond Court

Willington Care Village, Hall Lane, Willington, Crook DL15 0PR

14.5 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

9.747 Reviews

"My sister had to come into Richmond Court in Willington for emergency respite after being discharged from hospital until a care package was..."Read all 47 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 49 rooms

Group/Owner The Bondcare Group

Richmond Court is a County Durham nursing home, offering an extensive list of personalised care packages, as well as specialising in dementia care provision. The accommodation is comfortable and homely... Read more

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Brancepeth Court

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

14.6 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

9.757 Reviews

"A wonderful home for mum - mum has now been at Brancepeth Court for three weeks, and we honestly can't believe the difference in her. At..."Read all 57 reviews

Size 49 rooms

Group/Owner The Bondcare Group

Brancepeth Court is one of a number of care services in the town of Crook in County Durham, dedicated to a range of personal care needs for people with old age related frailties and disabled people also. As... Read more

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Holly Lodge Care Home

Chapel Street, Shildon DL4 1NX

12.4 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

9.791 Reviews

15 1

"My mother has been in the home since May, she (and I) have found the staff, food etc to be outstanding. The staff are always pleasant and..."Read all 91 reviews

Size 41 rooms

Group/Owner Mariposa

Holly Lodge Care Home is situated in the centre of the town of Shildon, which has easy access to the A1 as well as the small market towns of Bishop Auckland and Newton Aycliffe. Holly Lodge care home... Read more

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Bishopsgate Lodge Care Home

15 Hexham Street, Bishop Auckland DL14 7PU

12.7 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

9.669 Reviews

"My sister was in Bishopsgate for nearly year. She passed away in March but I can't fault them she was so well looked after. They loved her..."Read all 69 reviews

Size 51 rooms

Group/Owner Landona House Ltd

Nestled within the peaceful residential area of Bishop Auckland, Bishopsgate Lodge Care Home offers personalised residential and nursing care to older people. At Bishopsgate Lodge, residents benefit... Read more

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The Terrace

Maison Dieu, Richmond DL10 7AX

12.3 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

9.638 Reviews

21 3

"Our mother with dementia spent 18 months at The Terrace, and was wonderfully well looked after. The staff were endlessly assiduous and..."Read all 38 reviews

from £1,331 / weekSize 44 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

The Terrace care home offers a range of care services for older people including residential and dementia care on a permanent and short-term respite basis Set in a Victorian building, The Terrace... Read more

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Barchester North Park Care Home

I'Anson Street, Darlington DL3 0SW

14.6 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

9.690 Reviews

16 1

"I am so pleased I found North Park Care Centre last year for my husband to have 2 weeks respite. When full time care was unfortunately..."Read all 90 reviews

from £1,105 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

North Park Care Home provides residential care for older people as well as people living with dementia. They strive to offer the best possible quality of life, delivering support and bespoke residential,... Read more

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Kings Court

14 Market Place, Barnard Castle DL12 8ND

0.2 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

9.541 Reviews

18 3

"I have been visiting my Aunt for over two years at Kings Court. Every time I go I am welcomed by the lovely staff and usually see my Aunt..."Read all 41 reviews

from £1,273 / weekSize 37 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Kings Court care home provides residential and respite care for older people. The team in County Durham takes pride in the high quality care they offer. The lifestyle team organises activities, outings... Read more

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Beaconsfield Court Care Home

Galgate, Barnard Castle DL12 8ES

0.2 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

9.5119 Reviews

"Excellent care and facilities received at all times since admission. I intend spending the rest of retirement here. It supports all my..."Read all 119 reviews

from £1,340 / weekSize 32 rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Located in the attractive town of Barnard Castle in County Durham, Beaconsfield Court is a purpose built care home offering residential and residential dementia care. The extensively trained team will... Read more

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Parklands Care Home

New Road, Crook DL15 8LN

13.5 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

9.452 Reviews

27 1

"Lovely nursing home Carnt thank yous enough for the love and help yous all give my mother Joan thankyou for everything yous all did for her..."Read all 52 reviews

from £1,025 / weekSize 42 rooms

Parklands offers expert care within a pleasant living atmosphere, ideal for older people's care needs from 55 years, as well as welcoming adults with a learning disability and dementia. Specialist... Read more

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Barrington Lodge Care Home

Berkshire Place, St Andrews Way, Bishop Auckland DL14 6XX

12.3 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

9.268 Reviews

12 1

"I have been in Barrington Lodge for 4 weeks & have been treated so careingly by the staff. I couldn't walk when I arrived and in 4 short..."Read all 68 reviews

from £1,181 / weekSize 70 rooms

Group/Owner Harbour Healthcare Ltd

Barrington Lodge Care Home is found in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, in a central location close to local amenities. The team there help enable people of all abilities to live their lives as fully... Read more

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Wilton House Care Home with Nursing

Wilton Close, Darlington DL3 9RE

13.4 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

8.833 Reviews

"I highly recommend Wilton House Care Home. The care home is outstanding and the staff are kind, compassionate, and truly committed to..."Read all 33 reviews

from £1,100 / weekSize 37 rooms

Group/Owner Popular Care Ltd

This Beautiful house is situated in a quiet and peaceful area of Darlington and has a homely feel with its Victorian design and large landscaped gardens occupying a pleasant outlook. Professionals... Read more

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Ventress Hall

22/28 Trinity Road, Darlington DL3 7AZ

14.2 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

8.791 Reviews

16 3

"The care and nursing team looked after my mum at the end of her life. She was treated with care and compassion, as were were. They ensured..."Read all 91 reviews

from £1,199 / weekSize 106 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

The team at Ventress Hall offers nursing, residential and dementia care, as well as respite care, designed to ensure that life is engaging and fulfilling for residents. Each bedrooms at Ventress Hall... Read more

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St Helens Care Home

6 Manor Road, St Helens Auckland, Bishop Auckland DL14 9DL

10.7 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

9.749 Reviews

16 1

"Basically overall everything is good. Except the food, we would expect a more balenced diet. Everything else is more than satisfactory ,..."Read all 49 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 40 rooms

Group/Owner Marton Care Homes Ltd

Located in the village of St Helens Auckland, this purpose-built home is situated 3 miles from the market town of Bishop Auckland in the shadow of the historic St Helens Church. Close to local shops and... Read more

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Aycliffe Care Home

Burnhope, Newton Aycliffe DL5 7ER

14.2 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

9.551 Reviews

"I've been a resident at Aycliffe Care Home since June 2021, when I was an emergency admission due to a sudden loss of mobility and a..."Read all 51 reviews

Size 54 rooms

Group/Owner Akari Care Ltd

Aycliffe Care Home is situated in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, just a five minute walk away from the town centre. It has received a lot of positive feedback about the warm and friendly greeting... Read more

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Rosedale Nursing Home

The Old Vicarage, Catterick Road, Catterick Garrison DL9 4DD

14.4 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

9.483 Reviews

"A very welcoming home and the staff in every way have been so efficient and friendly. Thank you for everything...."Read all 83 reviews

Size 68 rooms

Group/Owner Highgate Care Services Ltd

Welcome to Rosedale. Located in the historical village of Catterick, 3 miles south of Richmond, Rosedale Care and Nursing Home is a historic stone-built detached house which was previously a Vicarage... Read more

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Sandringham Care Home

Escomb Road, Bishop Auckland DL14 6AB

12.5 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

9.459 Reviews

"From the moment from contacting the home and speaking and meeting with staff, I knew my uncle would settle very well. The whole of the..."Read all 59 reviews

Size 92 rooms

Group/Owner Crown Care Group

Sandringham Care Home is a ninety-bedroom care home that is divided into three units for the practice of General and EMI Nursing and residential care. Residents are able to live an independent lifestyle... Read more

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West Lodge Care Home

Peases West, Billy Row, Crook DL15 9SY

14.5 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

8.32 Reviews

"My husband had a bad experience in a different care home and refused to go into respite again. When we were offered West Lodge he was more..."Read all 2 reviews

from £1,060 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner The Prestige Group

Welcome to West Lodge Care Home, a trusted residential care service with over 20 years of experience. For more than two decades, the home has been a valued part of the local community, providing high-quality... Read more

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Church View

1 Main Street, South Church, Bishop Auckland DL14 6SL

12.7 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

9.247 Reviews

"I cannot fault the manager (Caitlyn) or the care nurses looking after my mother, from the initial respite care to the final end of life..."Read all 47 reviews

from £1,321 / weekSize 45 rooms

Group/Owner Roseberry Care Centre (England) Ltd

Church View care home, in Bishop Auckland, aspires to high standards of dementia care, thanks to a team of highly-skilled and qualified professionals working to modern care methods. Carers are assisted... Read more

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The Gardens Care Home

Pond Field Close, Salutation Road, Darlington DL3 8LH

13.4 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

9.235 Reviews

24 1

"Mum became a resident following a hospital stay and lived at The Gardens for just over 5 months until she sadly passed away in August. From..."Read all 35 reviews

from £830 / weekSize 56 rooms

Group/Owner Ascot Care Ltd

The Gardens Care Home is a single storey, well-appointed and very popular Care Home within the Coniscliffe Road area of Darlington. Set in the very peaceful Pondfield Close, they offer unparalleled Dementia,... Read more

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Hillcrest

Byng Road, Catterick Garrison DL9 4DW

14.4 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

29 Reviews

22 1

"My husband was with you for only 6 weeks. However, within that period you gave him all the care he required when I was no longer able to do..."Read all 29 reviews

from £1,000 / weekSize 34 rooms

Group/Owner The Franklyn Group Ltd

Hillcrest is a caring, warm, well-equipped and person-centred residential home for those living with dementia in and around Catterick / Richmond North Yorkshire and Darlington. This warm and homely environment... Read more

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Devonshire House Care Ltd

Front Street, The Green, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland DL14 9HW

10.1 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

from £946 / weekSize 25 rooms

Devonshire House Care Centre is a small, independent family-run residential care home in West Auckland. It has 25 rooms, some of which can be available as a double room for those who wish. The home... Read more

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Lyons Court Care Home

Stones End, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland DL14 9RE

8.3 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

1 Reviews

Size 50 rooms

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The Fields

123 Low Etherley, Bishop Auckland DL14 0HA

10.3 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

from £975 / weekSize 24 rooms

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Moorlands

57-61 Stanhope Road, Darlington DL3 7AP

14.4 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

9.449 Reviews

Size 19 rooms

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Lindisfarne Newton Aycliffe

Silverdale Place, Newton Aycliffe DL5 7DZ

14.2 miles from centre of Barnard Castle

Size 56 rooms

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Frequently Asked Questions about Barnard Castle Older Person Care Homes

Older Person Care Home costs in and around Barnard Castle

Average older person care home costs in and around Barnard Castle 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 3 older person care homes with fees listed in and around Barnard Castle.

Type of Care Provided	Barnard Castle	Durham	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,200	£1,165	£1,311	£1,316
Residential Dementia Care	£1,261	£1,221	£1,344	£1,350
Nursing Care	£1,344	£1,295	£1,578	£1,563
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,436	£1,348	£1,598	£1,590
All Care Types	£1,200	£1,163	£1,322	£1,329

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 older person care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our older person care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in Barnard Castle Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 15 care homes with fees listed.

£1,200 per week

3.0% above Durham average
9.3% below England average
9.7% below UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 12 care homes with fees listed.

£1,261 per week

3.3% above Durham average
6.6% below England average
7.1% below UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 4 care homes with fees listed.

£1,344 per week

3.8% above Durham average
17.4% below England average
16.3% below UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 3 care homes with fees listed.

£1,436 per week

6.5% above Durham average
11.3% below England average
10.7% below UK average

How many older person care homes are there in Barnard Castle?

There are 3 Older Person Care Homes in Barnard Castle, including 0 Nursing Homes & 3 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in Barnard Castle have the highest Review Score?

The Manor House Barnard Castle, Kings Court & Beaconsfield Court Care Home are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Barnard Castle.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Barnard Castle?

There are 3 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Barnard Castle including The Manor House Barnard Castle, Kings Court & Beaconsfield Court Care Home.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Barnard Castle?

Respite Care is offered by 3 elderly care homes in Barnard Castle including The Manor House Barnard Castle, Kings Court & Beaconsfield Court Care Home.

How many older person care homes listings in Barnard Castle have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 3 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly care homes in Barnard Castle have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 1 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.