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Church Lane, Murton, Seaham, Durham SR7 9PG
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Welcome to Church View Care Home in Murton, County Durham

Nestled in the heart of Murton, Church View Care Home offers a warm and welcoming environment for older people who need extra care and support. Conveniently located for families across County Durham, the home is easily accessible and part of the award-winning Strong Life Care group.

The care team at Church View, provides personalised, compassionate care for residents living with a range...  

Care Provided by Church View

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 42 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,050From £1,125
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,125From £1,250
Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level of

care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.

What’s included?
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services

• WiFi internet access

Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply

an agreed hourly charge for this service.

Contact Church View to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Pam Rodgers (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2012
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (42)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (42)

Visiting

  • Visiting is at any time; however, it is asked that visitors respect mealtimes.

Parking

  • On site

Church View Reviews (76)

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Church View has a Review Score of 10 (9.951) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Church View has 76 reviews.

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Review from Cliff R (Son of Resident) published on 14 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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It's approaching 2 years for our mother as a resident, and she has had consistently excellent care from an amazing team of carers. She participates in most of the daily activities and loves having her hair and nails done every week. As a family, we were hesitant at the prospect of our mother becoming a resident, but she quickly settled in and thoroughly enjoys her life. We believe her life has been extended due to the exceptional care she receives, and we and our family are greatly comforted in the knowledge she is very happy and so well cared for by an amazing team. The Care Home is well maintained, incredibly clean, and the food is excellent quality.

Reply from Hannah Story, Reviews Team at Church View

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. It's wonderful to hear how well she has settled in and how much she enjoys participating in the daily activities, along with her regular hair and nail treatments! At Church View Care Home - Care UK we set a high...  

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Review from June S (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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My mother receives outstanding care from an amazing team of carers who go above and beyond to meet her individual needs. The Care Home is superbly led by the Assistant Care Manager who inspires and motivates the team and always finds solutions if any problems arise. She is cared for with great dignity, love, respect and compassion. The carers are encouraged to spend time getting to know the residents and my mother looks upon them as family as do I. The Care Home is well maintained incredibly clean food is excellent quality. My mother enjoys the many activities that are put on every day. She loves being pampered having her hair and nails done every week. As a family we were hesitant at the prospect of our mother becoming a resident but she quickly settled and thoroughly enjoys her life. I believe her life has been extended due to the exceptional care she receives and I and my family are greatly comforted in the knowledge she is very happy and so well cared for by an amazing team.

Reply from Hannah Story, Reviews Team at Church View

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. It's truly wonderful to hear how happy and well cared for your mother is. Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate, dignified and personalised care, and knowing that she feels at home and like part of the...  

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Review from Leonard B (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 21 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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My father in law was a little reticent at the prospect of becoming a resident in a care home. However after a visit where he was able to meet staff and get a feel of the home he was much more at ease with the idea. He has now been a resident there for 6 months and still as settled there as when he became a resident. Church View is well laid out and meticulously clean and caters for all the needs of the residents. The staff there are gems and nothing is any bother for them. Their whole work essence is for the good and well being of the residents who they arrange multiple activities for as well as tending to the individual needs of each. On my many visits now it is a joy to see their interaction with my father in law and also their willingness and encouragement of the residents to introduce new aspects for example a domino handicap which has encouraged other residents to participate. The knowledge he is supported and well looked after has been a great reassurance to us as a family.

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Review from Karen S (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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Church View and all of its team has exceeded our expectations about what could be delivered in a care home. The home came recommended to me through a variety of routes and I know I could not feel more comfortable about the care my parents have received there. The care standards set are high; the environment is homely and of a high quality and the facilities are modern.
More importantly than this, the way in which care standards are carried out in practice is remarkable. Individual carers are empathetic, personal and genuine in the way they care for each and every resident and this makes this a very special place. The leaders here have created an environment where each and every individual is treated with genuine care and personalised attention; every member of the whole multidisciplinary team is impressive in their own field.

I would recommend Church View unreservedly; we are lucky to have found it.

Reply from Caprice Geisha, Reviews Team at Church View

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Church View Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.

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Review from Susan S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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Having had to find a home at short notice for our beloved mother/mother-in -law, we have found this home to be superb. The rooms are well-furnished, warm and well equipped. The activities are well-planned, innovative and fun, and residents are supported and encouraged to join in. Each and every staff member is so welcoming and friendly and go above and beyond to make each resident feel at home, cared for and content. They are treated as individual personalities and listened to, even when they are repeating themselves again and again! The expertise ,warmth, good humour and understanding of the staff has also helped us a family navigate through the cruel disease of dementia, and their support in difficult moments has been very much appreciated.

Reply from Caprice Geisha, Reviews Team at Church View

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Church View Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.

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Review from D K (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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I cannot fault Church View Care Home, the care and compassion they show residents is wonderful. Nothing is too much trouble. The care is very person centred. There is always something on for the residents to do family and friends are encouraged to join in.

Reply from Caprice Geisha, Reviews Team at Church View

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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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My mum recently moved into Church View October 2024.
It is the first time in 20 years that I feel she is very well cared for.
The staff are amazing!
Making my mum feel at home from the minute we entered.

I highly recommend this care home for loved ones.

Reply from Caprice Geisha, Reviews Team at Church View

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Review from J C (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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My dad was very anti care homes, kept himself to himself so it was very difficult initially with the move to Church View but after a bad fall and my dad arriving straight from hospital the staff were so welcoming. His whole support was very individual to his own needs and how he prefers things to be. Initially, the plan was for my dad to be there short term then to be reviewed. The day of the review we were all totally surprised my dad asked if he could stay as he liked his room so much and had settled knowing he could have his independence while having the reassurance he was fully supported when needed. He says he has no worries and he loves the staff, his room is like a hotel room, cleaned every day, the food is lovely, lots to choose from and nothing is a bother when he asks for a little help.

Reply from Caprice Geisha, Reviews Team at Church View

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Review from Ian G (Son of Resident) published on 16 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My relative was very unsure of coming to this home. After two or three days, she felt like she was so lucky to be in such a beautiful place. I do think this place is so special. The staff (all of them) make everyone feel like you (residents and family) are all individuals, and also part of the home's family. Nothing is too small or too big that they can't help to sort it out. Fantastic!

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Review from C C (Grandson of Resident) published on 22 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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Wonderful home, with caring staff, upon my visit to I was greeted by a member of staff who took the time to show me to my grandfather's new room and was asked if there was anything we needed just to ask. My grandfather has been unwell for some time and after only a short time has settled in really well and compliments his room and staff that help him live as independently as possible which is important to the family as he's a proud man. Overall my first impressions are one of relief that he is so well cared for and how clean the home is, well managed, lovely garden area with a warm welcome, A*.

Reply from Caprice Geisha, Reviews Team at Church View

Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Church View Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.

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Review from A W (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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If you are considering Church View Care Home for a loved one, please look no further. I didn’t look around, I picked Church View because of where it is in Murton as my lovely mam is from Murton and she is from the area. But I couldn’t have picked anywhere better, yes it’s clean and tidy, well-maintained, lovely and airy. It’s the staff, they are fantastic, in a word, they care, really care, from the manager to all that work there, they all care and look after my mam and all the residents every need.

Reply from Caprice Geisha, Reviews Team at Church View

Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Church View Care Home - Care UK, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.

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Review from Lorna W (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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Always a “warm welcome” at Church View!
My mum has been an extremely independent lady so transition from “home to home” was always going to be a challenge for all concerned but the team at Church View rose to that challenge and in my mum’s own words, “they run a very tight ship here”- so what more can I say?

Alzheimer’s tests resilience and patience and it takes a very special person to accommodate this every single day so I have every admiration for all of the Church View team - they instil confidence which allows me peace of mind.

Reply from , Reviews Team at Church View

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review about your experience. At Church View Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.

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Review from G H (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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Lack of communication.
I can't get to visit mam due to husband not well.
Feel as though I get judged by it but no one in there knows the history of trouble been caused in past.

Never inform me of what's going on just read little bits on app.

Reply from Samantha Debenham, Reviews Team at Church View

We are saddened to hear your comments surrounding communication with the Church View team and the feelings you experience when you visit the home to see your mother. Please rest assured that our team are understanding of your circumstances and holds no judgment towards the frequency in which you...  

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Review from S C (Friend of Resident) published on 4 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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Very special care staff employeed, along with students seniors, administration, housekeeping, kitchen staff, activities and maintenance, especially management. All lovely. The location is central and easily accessible. The range of activities is very good.

Reply from Caprice Geisha, Reviews Team at Church View

Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Church View Care Home - Care UK, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.

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Review from Jean R (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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Excellent home with lovely caring staff. So grateful for the care my mother receives. She is very happy and we rest in the knowledge she is being very well cared for. We have great peace of mind. Many many thanks to everyone involved in her care.

Reply from Reviews Team, Reviews Team at Church View

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Review from Angela M (Resident / Service User) published on 4 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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This care home is first class and I would recommend it to anyone thinking about staying in this lovely home. Also, it has the most friendly staff you could come across. They all put 100% into looking after their residents.

Reply from Caprice Geisha, Reviews Team at Church View

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Review from Julie H (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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The care that my mum receives at Church View Care Home is second to none. The staff are all amazing; they treat her as one of their own family. They have days out and activities that she takes part in, which seems to help.

Reply from Reviews Team, Reviews Team at Church View

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Review from R M (Son of Resident) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Mam has dementia, as do some of the other residents. Despite the care challenges this can bring, the care home staff interact with all residents in a friendly and respectful manner.

The numerous activities that residents are encouraged to participate in means that Mam is doing more in the care home than she did at her own home prior to admittance.

Reply from Reviews Team, Reviews Team at Church View

Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.At Church View Care Home - Care UK, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.

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Review from P M (Son of Resident) published on 26 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our elderly mam has mixed dementia and after visiting a number of care homes, we decided on Church View. We could not have made a better decision, the staff are all very caring and when visiting we can see the interaction between carers and residents. The daily organised activities really stimulate the residents and the use of external entertainers brings another dimension to the resident's lifestyle. Since our mam has been a resident we have seen a vast improvement in her health and her awareness.

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Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.

At Church View Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.

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Review from J H (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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Church View provides an efficiently run and clean care home. Communication is good and, as a daughter whose Mum resides there, I feel I am kept updated on all health aspects. The activity coordinators help to keep the residents moving with armchair activities, music events and other activities to help stimulate residents. I personally feel that my mum is cared by the staff extremely well in both a compassionate and empathetic manner and this is very re-assuring, as I'm sure everyone who has to place a loved parent in a care home will know, it is the most difficult decision they will make and a heartbreaking one. Full credit to Church View Care Home.

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Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this feedback about your experience at Church View. We set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.

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Pam Rodgers
Pam RodgersJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2026

Pam is the manager of Church View. She has worked in the Health & Social Care industry for over 40 years and comes with many skills and qualifications. Pam said, 'Health, safety and well-being have to be my priority, but I believe that residents happiness is just as important. I love to see our residents getting involved with activities, to see them living full lives, keeping active and stimulated. Our home is a happy, friendly place to live where families are welcome to get involved, and where they can spend quality time with their loved ones.'

Dorota Piechowiak
Dorota PiechowiakJob Title:Regional ManagerJoined: 2025

Dorota is an experienced Regional Manager with a strong background in healthcare leadership and operational management, currently overseeing services across Bradford and the North West.

With extensive experience in managing multi-site operations, Dorota works closely with Home Managers to support high standards of care, strong governance, and continuous improvement. Her approach is hands-on, supportive, and focused on enabling teams to deliver safe, compassionate, and person-centred care.

Previously a Home Manager and a qualified General Nurse, Dorota brings a deep understanding of clinical governance, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Her leadership journey is underpinned by a Level 5 qualification in Management and Leadership, alongside specialist training in investigations, performance improvement, and project management. Dorota is currently further developing her strategic leadership skills by completing a Level 7 NVQ.

Dorota is passionate about creating positive cultures where staff feel supported, and residents feel valued, safe, and respected. Her key strengths include Infection Prevention and Control, Dementia Care, Healthcare Management, and Service Development, combining clinical expertise with strategic oversight to enhance both resident experience and operational efficiency.

Outside of work, Dorota enjoys photography, travelling, and learning new languages, reflecting her curiosity, creativity, and commitment to continuous learning—qualities she also brings into her professional practice.

Margaret Lugg
Margaret LuggJob Title:Team LeaderJoined: 2008

At the age of 16 years old, I trained with Age UK for many years and worked in other residential homes until Church View opened its doors on my own doorstep. I have worked as a carer all my life. Since the Church View senior, to senior and eventually team leader. Upon reflection, I have been part of the Church View family for around 20 years, and this has become like a second home to me.

In the past month, I have just completed my safe handling medications level 4 with Distinction, and in the past, during my career journey, my NVQ 1,2 and 3, alongside dementia training, Golden Gateway and end of life training. I have developed a passion for the end-of-life sector, which I utilise in everyday work life.

I am a mother of three children and a nanna to eleven; my family is my world, and they are what keep me grounded.

Jenny Barker
Jenny BarkerJob Title:Team LeaderJoined: 2025

I have only been working in the care sector for a short time, coming from a marketing and business management background and graduating from university with both a BA(Hons) and MSc degrees. When I first came to Church View for my interview, I knew in that moment that care was what I wanted to do, as I grew up as a young carer, and it made me miss the caring aspect and the practical side.

When stepping into this home and working as a care assistant, it felt like an extension of my family, enabling me to develop lasting relationships with the residents and the staff. It really has become a home away from home.

When looking back at when I was working in management and marketing, it made me reflect on progressing further within the home. The obvious next step for me was stepping into a senior role and advancing that way. Whilst in the senior role, I began working towards my NVQ Level 3, and this carried over once the team leader role became available, since advancing I have obtained a Distinction in my NVQ and learnt a wealth of knowledge in the role.

In my spare time, when I can, I try to go back to Manchester to spend time with my family, alongside being at home with by husband or reading in my own little home library.

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