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  • Avg. Review Score 9.4
  • Total 5,203 Reviews
  • Avg. Starting Price £1,163 per week
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Church View
1 Main Street, South Church, Bishop Auckland DL14 6SL
9.047 Reviews
Roseberry Care Centre (England) Ltd
Church View
"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 / week45 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Brockwell Court Care Home
9 Cobden Street, Consett DH8 6AH
7.941 Reviews
Harbour Healthcare Ltd
Brockwell Court Care Home
"My Dad was fast tracked into Brockwell Court Care Home. We were met by the manager Paula who was helpful & kind from the start. During my..."Read all 41 reviews

from £1,360 / week75 rooms

Group/Owner Harbour Healthcare Ltd

Brockwell Court Care Home is located in the centre of Consett, Durham, and is ideal for getting around easily. The home is very relaxing with bright, airy spaces throughout. Outdoors, the home has... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
Dipton Manor Care Home
Front Street, Dipton, Stanley DH9 9BP
8.517 Reviews
Manor Care Home Group
Dipton Manor Care Home
"Dipton Manor Care Home has been absolutely outstanding in every way. The staff are incredibly kind, compassionate, and professional, always..."Read all 17 reviews

70 rooms

Group/Owner Manor Care Home Group

Dipton Manor Care Home is a purpose-built care home - completed in April 2013 - providing nursing, residential and dementia care for 70 people over four levels. Caring and attentive staff give all... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home
Church Lane, Kelloe, Durham DH6 4PT
8.312 Reviews
The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home
"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

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Castlebank Care Home
26 Castle Bank, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland DL13 4AE
8.17 Reviews
Castlebank Care Home
Castlebank Care Home
"I have worked in a care sector and I have experience in taking care of both young and old people. I will be glad if I am given an..."Read all 7 reviews

from £1,078 / week28 rooms

Castlebank Care Home is a Grade 1 Care Home, which provides Care for up to 28 older adults of any gender or race. Castlebank accepts individuals who have Continuing Health Care, EMI, or residential needs,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Laurel Place
Gudmensen Avenue, Bishop Auckland DL14 6RG
8.02 Reviews
Exemplar Health Care Services Ltd
Laurel Place
"Laurel Place is a new building, opened Jan 2025 and is spotlessly clean. The colour scheme is calming and restful. After visiting over a..."Read all 2 reviews

38 rooms

Group/Owner Exemplar Health Care Services Ltd

Laurel Place supports adults living with complex needs arising from dementia, mental health conditions, neuro-disabilities including brain injuries, and physical health conditions. The home features... Read more

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Devonshire House Care Ltd
Front Street, The Green, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland DL14 9HW
Devonshire House Care Ltd

from £946 / week25 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Rosemount Home
79 Medomsley Road, Consett DH8 5HN

from £1,000 / week16 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
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Lindisfarne Newton Hall
Carr House Drive, Newton Hall, Durham DH1 5LT

63 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Poplar Lodge
Wards End, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland DL13 4JS

9 rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Cosin Lodge
Cambridge Avenue, Willington, Crook DL15 0PW

4 rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Melbury House
Mount Stewart Street, Dawdon, Seaham SR7 7NG
8.11 Reviews

from £900 / week34 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Mill House
Barley Mill Road, Shotley Bridge, Consett DH8 8SE

5 rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Elliott House
Seaside Lane, Easington Colliery, Peterlee SR8 3PG

11 rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
River View
4 Shotley Grove Road, Shotley Bridge, Consett DH8 8SF

3 rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care

Frequently Asked Questions about Durham Area Care Homes

Care Home costs in Durham Area

Average care home costs in Durham Area 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 75 care homes with fees listed in Durham Area.

Type of Care ProvidedDurham AreaDurhamEnglandUK
Residential Care£1,167£1,165£1,305£1,309
Residential Dementia Care£1,222£1,222£1,334£1,339
Nursing Care£1,294£1,279£1,566£1,551
Nursing Dementia Care£1,316£1,329£1,580£1,570
All Care Types£1,163£1,160£1,316£1,323

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 Durham Area Care Homes by care type
Average cost of Residential Care from 74 care homes with fees listed.
£1,167 per week
  • 0.2% above Durham average
  • 11.8% below England average
  • 12.2% below UK average
Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 58 care homes with fees listed.
£1,222 per week
  • Same as Durham average
  • 9.2% below England average
  • 9.6% below UK average
Average cost of Nursing Care from 28 care homes with fees listed.
£1,294 per week
  • 1.2% above Durham average
  • 21.0% below England average
  • 19.9% below UK average
Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 13 care homes with fees listed.
£1,316 per week
  • 1.0% below Durham average
  • 20.1% below England average
  • 19.3% below UK average

How many care homes are there in Durham Area?

There are 142 Care Homes in Durham Area, including 52 Nursing Homes & 90 Residential Care Homes.

Which care homes in Durham Area have the highest Review Score?

Church View, Eden House Care Home & Langley House Care Home are some of the care homes with the highest Review Score in Durham Area.

Which care homes in Durham Area offer Nursing Care?

Jack Dormand Care Home, Willowdene Care Home & Defoe Court Care Home are some of the 39 Nursing Homes in Durham Area.

How many care homes offer Dementia Care in Durham Area?

There are 83 care homes offering Dementia Care in Durham Area including Eden House Care Home, Jack Dormand Care Home & Derwent Care Home.

Which care homes offer Respite Care in Durham Area?

Respite Care is offered by 103 care homes in Durham Area including Eden House Care Home, Jack Dormand Care Home & Derwent Care Home.

How many care homes listings in Durham Area have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 86 care homes listed with Reviews.

Which care homes in Durham Area have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 5 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

Which care homes in Durham Area 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 Durham Area include The DurhamGate, Eden House Care Home, Hampton Manor, Langley House Care Home & Willowdene Care Home.