Best Care Homes / Nursing Homes (9.5+ Review Score) in and around Oakenshaw (Durham)

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Browse 12 Oakenshaw (Durham) Best Care Homes / Nursing Homes (9.5+ Review Score)

Avg. Review Score 9.7
Total 1,105 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,307 per week

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Eden House

Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland DL14 6EN

5.2 miles from centre of Oakenshaw

9.9110 Reviews

"After moving my elderly father from another care home, we were struck by the genuine care, compassion and time given to my dad. Initially,..."Read all 110 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

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Mental Health Care

Lumley Residential Home

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

1.5 miles from centre of Oakenshaw

9.942 Reviews

"My dad moved into Lumley Court (Willington Care Village) in May 2026 due to a deterioration in his Alzheimer's. From the moment he..."Read all 42 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

Older Person Care
Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Learning Disability Care
Mental Health Care

The DurhamGate

Durham Gate, Spennymoor DL16 6GF

5.5 miles from centre of Oakenshaw

9.840 Reviews

10 1

"Was a difficult choice of which care home to place my 91 year old mam in. Delighted to say we made the right choice at Durham Gate. From..."Read all 40 reviews

from £1,394 / weekSize 66 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
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Lothian House Care Home

Clyde Terrace, Spennymoor DL16 7SG

4.3 miles from centre of Oakenshaw

9.8218 Reviews

"Very welcoming care home, very calm and friendly atmosphere. Always clean and tidy. Always a choice of activities going on keeping everyone..."Read all 218 reviews

from £1,286 / weekSize 48 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
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

St Margaret's Care Home

St Margarets Garth, Crossgate, Durham DH1 4DS

5.5 miles from centre of Oakenshaw

9.7108 Reviews

"I received a high level of caring and care and observed the same given to the other residents; we all shared together...."Read all 108 reviews

from £1,287 / weekSize 60 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
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care

Richmond Court

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

1.6 miles from centre of Oakenshaw

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

Older Person Care
Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

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

Brancepeth Court

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

1.5 miles from centre of Oakenshaw

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

from £1,300 / weekSize 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

Older Person Care
Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

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

Melbury Court Care Home

Old Dryburn Way, Durham DH1 5SE

5.8 miles from centre of Oakenshaw

9.7152 Reviews

23 1

"Pleasant atmosphere. Staff are helpful and friendly. The residents are generally happy with the care given. The home is very clean and well..."Read all 152 reviews

from £1,286 / weekSize 88 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
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care

Bishopsgate Lodge Care Home

15 Hexham Street, Bishop Auckland DL14 7PU

4.7 miles from centre of Oakenshaw

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

Older Person Care
Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home

Brandon Lane, Brandon, Durham DH7 8SH

3.1 miles from centre of Oakenshaw

9.697 Reviews

12 1

"We have experienced very good care for my father while staying in Rushyfield any issues we've had have been heard and addressed immediatly...."Read all 97 reviews

from £1,182 / weekSize 42 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
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Langley Park Care Home

Front Street, Langley Park, Durham DH7 9YY

5 miles from centre of Oakenshaw

9.7105 Reviews

14 1

"Caring staff who tend to needs of residents. My mum has been there since July and has settled in well . The staff communicate clearly with..."Read all 105 reviews

from £1,340 / weekSize 46 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
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Mental Health Care

Sandringham Care Home

Escomb Road, Bishop Auckland DL14 6AB

5.2 miles from centre of Oakenshaw

9.560 Reviews

"Life in the home is generally a good experience. The management and staff are very caring and approachable. The attention of care is..."Read all 60 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

Older Person Care
Younger Adult Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care