Care Homes for Older People in and around Chester le Street

Q: Older Person Care Home costs in and around Chester-le-Street

The average costs for older person care homes in and around Chester-le-Street 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 Chester-le-Street?

There are 30 Older Person Care Homes in Chester-le-Street, including 12 Nursing Homes & 18 Residential Care Homes.

Q: Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Chester-le-Street?

Respite Care is offered by 29 elderly care homes in Chester-le-Street including Eighton Lodge, Barchester Washington Grange Care Home & Lambton House.

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Browse 30 Chester le Street Older Person Care Homes

Avg. Review Score 9.2
Total 1,221 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,088 per week

Eighton Lodge

Low Eighton, Gateshead NE9 7UB

4 miles from centre of Chester le Street

9.9101 Reviews

19 1

"It gives me the greatest of pleasure to share our experience of my husbands recent respite stay at Eighton Manor. The ongoing pressures and..."Read all 101 reviews

from £990 / weekSize 47 rooms

Group/Owner Wellburn Care Homes Ltd

Eighton Lodge is a stunning 19th century home which sits in 1.5 acres of private land directly opposite the Angel of the North. The 36 bedroom suites are designed to give residents luxury, privacy and... Read more

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Barchester Washington Grange Care Home

Burnhope Road, Barnston, Washington NE38 8HZ

4.2 miles from centre of Chester le Street

9.973 Reviews

17 1

"Feel that my mam is so lucky to have found her Washington Grange family. She is looked after like one or every staff member would look..."Read all 73 reviews

from £1,262 / weekSize 41 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Washington Grange makes the most of pleasant grounds and a versatile interior to provide top quality residential care, with professionals available round-the-clock and also skilled in care and support... Read more

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Lambton House

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

2.7 miles from centre of Chester le Street

9.987 Reviews

306 3

"Lambton House is a welcoming, lovely care home, in beautiful surroundings, (which reminds my big sister of the farmhouse and surroundings..."Read all 87 reviews

from £1,195 / weekSize 57 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

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Grangewood

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

3.2 miles from centre of Chester le Street

9.866 Reviews

31 3

"Excellent care from all of the staff at Grangewood. Mam recently had a fractured hip + the care received was second to none...."Read all 66 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 50 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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St Aidan Lodge Residential Care Home

Front Street, Framwellgate Moor, Durham DH1 5BL

4.1 miles from centre of Chester le Street

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 / weekSize 62 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

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Barchester Appletree Grange Care Home

Durham Road, Birtley, Chester le Street DH3 2BH

1.7 miles from centre of Chester le Street

9.883 Reviews

13 1

"The home & staff are always very welcoming. It is very clean, bright warm and friendly. My mother is very happy and well looked after,..."Read all 83 reviews

from £1,179 / weekSize 32 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Appletree Grange is located between Newcastle and Durham, in the historic town of Chester-le-Street. The facility provides exceptional residential care and also provides first-class person-centred dementia... Read more

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Paddock Stile Manor Dementia Care Home

Philadelphia Lane, Newbottle, Houghton le Spring DH4 4ES

4 miles from centre of Chester le Street

9.786 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

Size 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

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Hollie Hill Care Home

Durham Road, Stanley DH9 6QZ

4.4 miles from centre of Chester le Street

9.791 Reviews

15 1

"My Uncle stayed here for months and the girls looked after him like angels because thats what they are angels Nothing was a problem to any..."Read all 91 reviews

from £1,390 / weekSize 62 rooms

Group/Owner Harbour Healthcare Ltd

Hollie Hill Care Home is located in Stanley in County Durham. This purpose built care home provides residential, nursing and dementia care for the frail elderly and for those requiring dementia care... Read more

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Washington Lodge Nursing Home

The Avenue, Washington Village, Washington NE38 7LE

4 miles from centre of Chester le Street

9.799 Reviews

"We wish to say thank you for the kindness, empathy and loving care every staff member gave our mum. She was with you in Washington Lodge..."Read all 99 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 65 rooms

Group/Owner Vayra Care Homes Ltd

Welcome to Washington Lodge Care Home, nestled within the charming residential area of Washington Village. The purpose-built home offers a warm and inviting environment where residents receive high standards... Read more

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St George's Residential Home

Vigo Lane, Harraton, Washington NE38 9AH

2.5 miles from centre of Chester le Street

9.656 Reviews

12 1

"Lovely friendly happy staff that take pride in looking after my mother. They take time to get to know each resident individually and..."Read all 56 reviews

from £990 / weekSize 38 rooms

Group/Owner Wellburn Care Homes Ltd

St George’s is a luxury, purpose built residential care home, set in the grounds of St George’s Church, in the quiet village of Harraton in Washington. Their 38 bedroom suites are designed to give residents... Read more

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The Mews Care Home

Southburn Terrace, New Herrington, Houghton le Spring DH4 7AW

3.8 miles from centre of Chester le Street

9.646 Reviews

17 1

"My Mam has been living at The Mews since 8th June and she settled quickly thanks to the care and dedication of staff. She is the happiest I..."Read all 46 reviews

from £1,050 / weekSize 47 rooms

Group/Owner Kara Healthcare

Situated in a quiet residential area of Houghton-le-Spring, The Mews Care Home provides residential and nursing care in a home from home setting. The home is equipped with a range of facilities to... Read more

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Picktree Court

Off Picktree Lane, Chester le Street DH3 3SP

0.4 miles from centre of Chester le Street

9.517 Reviews

"My brother recently went into Picktree Lodge at Chester-le-St. We were worried about the move but it was very smooth thanks to the..."Read all 17 reviews

from £1,207 / weekSize 88 rooms

Group/Owner Premier Care Homes Ltd

Picktree Court is ideally located in the Town Centre of Chester-le-Street within easy reach of car, bus and rail transport routes, and a few minutes walking distance from the main shopping areas with... Read more

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Pavillion Residential and Nursing Home

North View Terrace, Chilton Moor, Houghton le Spring DH4 5NW

3.6 miles from centre of Chester le Street

9.5107 Reviews

13 1

"My mam went in to Pavillion in May 2026, she settled immediately because the staff were so friendly and welcoming. She spent a couple of..."Read all 107 reviews

from £1,207 / weekSize 68 rooms

Group/Owner Sanctuary Care Ltd

The team at the Pavillion, many of whom have proudly worked at the home for over 10 years, provide residential, nursing, dementia, palliative and respite care, which can be booked in advance. The home... Read more

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Durham House

Mains Park Road, Chester le Street DH3 3PU

0.2 miles from centre of Chester le Street

9.15 Reviews

"I usually visit my best friend once a week. She has been in Durham House since December 2022, and has Alzheimer's. She still recognises..."Read all 5 reviews

from £1,055 / weekSize 31 rooms

Group/Owner Premier Care Homes Ltd

Durham House is a residential care home for adults over 65 years of age. They specialise is general residential care along with dementia residential care and are able to provide both long term care along... Read more

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The Grange

Southburn Terrace, New Herrington, Houghton le Spring DH4 7AW

3.8 miles from centre of Chester le Street

9.835 Reviews

"My mam has recently moved into The Grange and as this is a big change for her, we had some doubts over how well she would settle into her..."Read all 35 reviews

from £897 / weekSize 35 rooms

Group/Owner Exclusive Care Group

The Grange Care Home offers residential care in a newly refurbished environment located in a quiet village setting in New Herrington, Houghton le Spring. The home has 35 bedrooms, all with en suite... Read more

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Springfield Lodge Care Home

North Street, West Rainton, Houghton le Spring DH4 6NU

4.1 miles from centre of Chester le Street

9.631 Reviews

21 1

"So pleased that we decided to move my mother into Springfield only regret being the move wasn't done earlier. Springfield care home feels..."Read all 31 reviews

from £960 / weekSize 40 rooms

Group/Owner Ascot Care Ltd

Springfield Lodge Care Home is situated in the peaceful village of West Rainton in County Durham, offering a tranquil setting for Residents. This well-regarded facility provides first-class quality care... Read more

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Pelton Grange Care Home

Front Street, Pelton DH2 1DD

1.7 miles from centre of Chester le Street

9.351 Reviews

"Don't hesitate to use Pelton Grange - if you have an elderly relative needing care which is always a difficult decision you cannot go wrong..."Read all 51 reviews

from £1,246 / weekSize 47 rooms

Group/Owner Hill Care

Pelton Grange Care Home is located in Chester le Street's Pelton district and is conveniently situated for shops, amenities, public transport and the A1. Pelton shopping area is next to the home. This... Read more

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Valley View & Penshaw House

Back Lane, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring DH4 7ER

3.9 miles from centre of Chester le Street

9.359 Reviews

18 1

"I visit my friend every week when I can the staff and everyone are very friendly and professional. He always looks well taken care of and..."Read all 59 reviews

from £1,120 / weekSize 44 rooms

Group/Owner Roseberry Care Centre (England) Ltd

Valley View and Penshaw House are on a dual site situated at Penshaw, Houghton Le Spring on the outskirts of Sunderland. Valley View Care Centre is a Residential Home which accommodates 44 bedrooms... Read more

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Beamish Residential Home

Edenfield House, West Pelton, Old Vicarage, Stanley DH9 6RT

2.9 miles from centre of Chester le Street

from £930 / weekSize 21 rooms

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Lindisfarne Newton Hall

Carr House Drive, Newton Hall, Durham DH1 5LT

3.9 miles from centre of Chester le Street

Size 63 rooms

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Holly House Care Home

Albany Way, Washington NE37 1BJ

4 miles from centre of Chester le Street

1 Reviews

from £1,122 / weekSize 40 rooms

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West House Nursing Home

Waldridge Road, Chester le Street DH2 3AA

0.4 miles from centre of Chester le Street

3.01 Reviews

from £850 / weekSize 26 rooms

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St Mary's Nursing Home

Church Chare, Chester le Street DH3 3PZ

0.2 miles from centre of Chester le Street

8.09 Reviews

from £920 / weekSize 54 rooms

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Lindisfarne Birtley

Durham Road, Birtley, Chester le Street DH3 1LU

3.1 miles from centre of Chester le Street

1 Reviews

Size 66 rooms

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Springfield Care Home

Bunker Hill, Philadelphia, Houghton le Spring DH4 4TN

3.7 miles from centre of Chester le Street

9.247 Reviews

Size 50 rooms

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Lindisfarne CLS Nursing

Whitehill Park, Chester le Street DH2 2EP

0.5 miles from centre of Chester le Street

Size 56 rooms

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Covent House

Durham Road, Birtley, Gateshead, Chester le Street DH3 2PF

2.6 miles from centre of Chester le Street

8.32 Reviews

Size 63 rooms

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Dairy Lane Care Centre

Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring DH4 5EH

4.1 miles from centre of Chester le Street

8.73 Reviews

from £960 / weekSize 22 rooms

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Lindisfarne Residential Home

Whitehill Park, Chester le Street DH2 2EP

0.5 miles from centre of Chester le Street

from £1,129 / weekSize 30 rooms

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Lindisfarne Ouston

Front Street, Ouston, Chester le Street DH2 1QW

1.8 miles from centre of Chester le Street

8 Reviews

from £1,143 / weekSize 57 rooms

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chester le Street Older Person Care Homes

Older Person Care Home costs in and around Chester le Street

Average older person care home costs in and around Chester le Street 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 7 older person care homes with fees listed in and around Chester le Street.

Type of Care Provided	Chester le Street	Durham	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,088	£1,163	£1,309	£1,314
Residential Dementia Care	£1,122	£1,221	£1,339	£1,345
Nursing Care	£1,294	£1,291	£1,571	£1,556
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,225	£1,341	£1,586	£1,577
All Care Types	£1,088	£1,162	£1,320	£1,327

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 Chester le Street Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 19 care homes with fees listed.

£1,088 per week

6.9% below Durham average
20.3% below England average
20.8% below UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 16 care homes with fees listed.

£1,122 per week

8.8% below Durham average
19.3% below England average
19.9% below UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 7 care homes with fees listed.

£1,294 per week

0.2% above Durham average
21.4% below England average
20.2% below UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 2 care homes with fees listed.

£1,225 per week

9.5% below Durham average
29.5% below England average
28.7% below UK average

How many older person care homes are there in Chester le Street?

There are 30 Older Person Care Homes in Chester le Street, including 12 Nursing Homes & 18 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in Chester le Street have the highest Review Score?

Eighton Lodge, Barchester Washington Grange Care Home & Lambton House are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Chester le Street.

Which older person care homes in Chester le Street offer Nursing Care?

Hollie Hill Care Home, Washington Lodge Nursing Home & The Mews Care Home are some of the 10 Nursing Homes in Chester le Street.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Chester le Street?

There are 26 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Chester le Street including Eighton Lodge, Barchester Washington Grange Care Home & Lambton House.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Chester le Street?

Respite Care is offered by 29 elderly care homes in Chester le Street including Eighton Lodge, Barchester Washington Grange Care Home & Lambton House.

How many older person care homes listings in Chester le Street have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 26 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly care homes in Chester le Street have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 1 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.