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Privately Funded (self pay) in and around Durham

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Browse 22 Durham Privately Funded (self pay)

Avg. Review Score 9.3
Total 790 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,110 per week

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St Aidan Lodge Residential Care Home

Front Street, Framwellgate Moor, Durham DH1 5BL

1.5 miles away

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

The DurhamGate

Durham Gate, Spennymoor DL16 6GF

4.9 miles away

9.735 Reviews

10 1

"My mam has been a resident since July 2025 . Everything isn't perfect , what is in life ! Always room for improvement . This home has a..."Read all 35 reviews

from £1,360 / week66 Rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

The DurhamGate in Spennymoor offers permanent residential care, dementia support, short-term respite services and palliative care. Professional staff provide continuous assistance tailored to individual... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Melbury Court Care Home

Old Dryburn Way, Durham DH1 5SE

0.9 miles away

9.7139 Reviews

23 1

"It's a pleasure to walk through the door. Bright, cheerful, and staff are so pleasant, and nothing is a bother to them. They go above and..."Read all 139 reviews

from £1,360 / week88 Rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Melbury Court care home, situated in the historic town of Durham, supports older people to lead their best lives with personalised residential, residential and nursing care. The lovely home offers... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Residential Care

St Margaret's Care Home

St Margarets Garth, Crossgate, Durham DH1 4DS

0.3 miles away

9.6103 Reviews

"I think St Margaret's is a wonderful place to live. The staff are kind and considerate of my illness. I no longer feel my life is..."Read all 103 reviews

from £1,287 / week60 Rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Overlooking Durham Cathedral and Castle, St Margaret’s Care Home offers personalised residential, nursing and residential dementia care to older people. From the lovely en-suite bedrooms and hair... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Residential Care

Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home

Brandon Lane, Brandon, Durham DH7 8SH

2.7 miles away

9.695 Reviews

12 1

"very happy with moms care exellent staff allways feel welcome when visiting Lounge furniture needs updating..."Read all 95 reviews

from £1,182 / week41 Rooms

Group/Owner Sanctuary Care Ltd

With staff who are passionate about enriching the lives of their residents, Rushfields has a warm, family feel. Some of the staff are extremely long-serving, having been with the home for over 10 years.... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Residential Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Kingsway Nursing Home

Kingsway, Langley Park, Durham DH7 9TB

4 miles away

9.429 Reviews

12 1

"My mum has been resident for nearly 2 years now and whenever I visit or do video calls with her through my younger sister my mum is always..."Read all 29 reviews

from £1,295 / week42 Rooms

Group/Owner Advinia Healthcare Ltd

Award-winning Kingsway Nursing Home is a purpose-built care home with attractive landscaped gardens, set in the lovely village of Langley Park, 5 miles west of Durham city centre and 18 miles from Newcastle.... 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

Durham House

Mains Park Road, Chester le Street DH3 3PU

5.4 miles away

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 / week31 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

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care
Mental Health Care

Langley Park Care Home

Front Street, Langley Park, Durham DH7 9YY

4.1 miles away

9.694 Reviews

14 1

"The carers do an absolutely fanrastic job loooking after the residents. They work very very hard and show kindness and respect towards the..."Read all 94 reviews

from £1,340 / week46 Rooms

Group/Owner Marton Care Homes Ltd

Langley Park Care Home provides high quality person-centred care delivered by a compassionate team dedicated to making a positive difference in people's lives. The residential care setting accommodates... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care
Mental Health Care

Bowburn Care Centre

Durham Road, Bowburn, Durham DH6 5AT

3.6 miles away

9.671 Reviews

13 1

"Since my Granda has moved into Bowburn care home, he has thrived and is defintely a lot less confused. Staff are lovely, he is well cared..."Read all 71 reviews

from £1,236 / week80 Rooms

Group/Owner St Philips Care Group

Bowburn Care Home, formally Morgan House in the former Durham mining village of Bowburn, is a new purpose-built care home for older people. There are easy road links to nearby Durham city centre.... Read more

Older Person Care
Younger Adult Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care
Mental Health Care

Abbotts Court Care Home

Wingate Lane, Wheatley Hill, Durham DH6 3LP

6.6 miles away

8.64 Reviews

"From entry to exit, always welcomed, looked after and kept updated. An absolute fantastic group of staff who show real care in their..."Read all 4 reviews

from £950 / week47 Rooms

Group/Owner Landona House Ltd

Abbotts Court Care Home is located in the heart of Wheatley Hill community, County Durham. The home is purpose-built to offer dementia, residential and respite care. Residents have a choice of lounge... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

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Acorn Grange

Vicarage Road, West Cornforth, Ferryhill DL17 9HU

5.5 miles away

9.463 Reviews

"My Dad's been in Acorn Grange for over six months now and he absolutely loves it there, all the staff are helpful, caring & supportive..."Read all 63 reviews

from £949 / week46 Rooms

Group/Owner Manor Care Home Group

Acorn Grange Nursing Home is a 46-bed care home offering residential and dementia care in County Durham. Caring and attentive staff give all residents personalised care and the dignity and respect... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care
Learning Disability Care
Mental Health Care

Springfield Lodge Care Home

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

4 miles away

9.329 Reviews

21 1

"Generally pleased with the care and attention my relative has received. He is safe and relaxed. The staff are friendly and attentive, there..."Read all 29 reviews

from £880 / week40 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

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care
Learning Disability Care
Mental Health Care

The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home

Church Lane, Kelloe, Durham DH6 4PT

5.7 miles away

8.312 Reviews

"The day staff are very friendly and caring and cant do enough for you from making a cupper will sit and talk if the have time, some night..."Read all 12 reviews

from £730 / week31 Rooms

Group/Owner Your Care First Ltd

The Beeches is set in a secluded peaceful garden on the outskirts of Kelloe Village in County Durham. The Home offers superb accommodation with 31 single beds, 26 of which have ensuite facilities. The... Read more