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Browse 141 Durham Area Care Homes

  • Avg. Review Score 9.2
  • Total 5,402 Reviews
  • Avg. Starting Price £1,172 per week
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Church View
1 Main Street, South Church, Bishop Auckland DL14 6SL
9.247 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 / 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Yohden Hall Care Complex
Hesleden Road, Blackhall Colliery, Blackhall, Hartlepool TS27 4LH
9.199 Reviews
Strong Life Care Ltd
Yohden Hall Care Complex
"The Staff here in Yohden are wonderful. They took care of my wife. They go above & beyond. I would recommend this home to anyone...."Read all 99 reviews

Size 77 rooms

Group/Owner Strong Life Care Ltd

Located in Blackhall Colliery, a former mining village on the North Sea coast of County Durham close to Peterlee and Horden, Yohden Care Complex is located on Hesleden Road between Castle Eden and Hartlepool. Yohden... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home
Church Lane, Kelloe, Durham DH6 4PT
9.015 Reviews
The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home
"Always receive a smile from all carers upon entering the building. All staff & management friendly & caring. Care is excellent, clean &..."Read all 15 reviews

Size 31 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
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Dipton Manor Care Home
Front Street, Dipton, Stanley DH9 9BP
8.819 Reviews
Manor Care Home Group
Dipton Manor Care Home
"My brother has been a resident of Dipton Manor for 14 months. The staff on Bradley and elsewhere are all very caring, hardworking, friendly..."Read all 19 reviews

from £1,193 / weekSize 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
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia 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

Size 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
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Castlebank Care Home
26 Castle Bank, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland DL13 4AE
7.97 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 / weekSize 28 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
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Bowburn Manor Care Home
61 Bowburn Way, Integra, Durham DH6 5FS
Opening Nov 2026
The St Mary's Group
Bowburn Manor Care Home

from £1,350 / weekSize 73 rooms

Group/Owner The St Mary's Group

The vision for Bowburn Manor is to create a warm, modern and reassuring home where residents feel comfortable and well-supported. The home will provide tailored residential, dementia and respite care... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Devonshire House Care Ltd
Front Street, The Green, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland DL14 9HW
Devonshire House Care Ltd

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

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

Size 5 rooms

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

Size 11 rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
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The Fields
123 Low Etherley, Bishop Auckland DL14 0HA

from £975 / weekSize 24 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Valdigarth
20 Granville Terrace, Wheatley Hill, Durham DH6 3JQ
6 Reviews

Size 10 rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Oswald House
31/33 St Oswalds Walk, Newton Aycliffe DL5 4BQ

Size 8 rooms

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

Size 4 rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Poplar Lodge
Wards End, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland DL13 4JS

Size 9 rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Lindisfarne Newton Hall
Carr House Drive, Newton Hall, Durham DH1 5LT

Size 63 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Brandon Lodge Care Home
Commercial Street, Brandon, Durham DH7 8PH
8.625 Reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 38 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing 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 73 care homes with fees listed in Durham Area.

Type of Care ProvidedDurham AreaDurhamEnglandUK
Residential Care£1,171£1,167£1,313£1,318
Residential Dementia Care£1,216£1,214£1,347£1,354
Nursing Care£1,303£1,291£1,580£1,568
Nursing Dementia Care£1,346£1,353£1,602£1,596
All Care Types£1,172£1,165£1,324£1,332

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 72 care homes with fees listed.
£1,171 per week
  • 0.3% above Durham average
  • 12.1% below England average
  • 12.6% below UK average
Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 55 care homes with fees listed.
£1,216 per week
  • 0.2% above Durham average
  • 10.8% below England average
  • 11.3% below UK average
Average cost of Nursing Care from 27 care homes with fees listed.
£1,303 per week
  • 0.9% above Durham average
  • 21.3% below England average
  • 20.3% below UK average
Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 10 care homes with fees listed.
£1,346 per week
  • 0.5% below Durham average
  • 19.0% below England average
  • 18.6% below UK average

How many care homes are there in Durham Area?

There are 141 Care Homes in Durham Area, including 52 Nursing Homes & 89 Residential Care Homes.

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

Eden House, Church View & 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?

How many care homes offer Dementia Care in Durham Area?

There are 85 care homes offering Dementia Care in Durham Area including Eden House, Jack Dormand Care Home & Lumley Residential Home.

Which care homes offer Respite Care in Durham Area?

Respite Care is offered by 104 care homes in Durham Area including Eden House, Jack Dormand Care Home & Lumley Residential Home.

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

There are 88 care homes listed with Reviews.

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

There are currently 3 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, Hampton Manor, Langley House Care Home & Willowdene Care Home.