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Kings Court

14 Market Place, Barnard Castle, Durham DL12 8ND
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Kings Court, Barnard Castle
Kings Court, Barnard Castle
Kings Court, Barnard Castle

Kings Court care home provides residential and respite care for older people. The team in County Durham takes pride in the high quality care they offer.

The lifestyle team organises activities, outings and events tailored to residents' needs and interests, and the home is also active in the close-knit community of Barnard Castle, taking part in local craft fairs as well as groups like the WI.

Previously the King’s Head hotel,... 

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Care Provided by Kings Court

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 37 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

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

Accreditations

  • Gold Standards Framework (GSF)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • 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 £1,273From £1,432

Contact Kings Court to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

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. Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.

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

• Access to landscaped gardens

• 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.

Funding Types Accepted

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

Tours

Onsite Tours of Kings CourtUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat(between 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM)For same day appointments, please call the care home and they will advise on availability. Weekend appointments are also available with advanced notice. Care UK's Care Support Team will contact you to arrange a provisional appointment. Please select a preferred date and time to view the home, however, please be aware this will not be confirmed until they have been able to speak with you. Our Care Support Team will call you within 24hours to discuss your care needs and confirm the appointment.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Hayley Coatsworth (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

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

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: -1
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (35)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (24)

Kings Court Reviews (41)

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9.5

Kings Court has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.521) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kings Court has 41 reviews.

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Review from Anne S (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 20 January 2026
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  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Bed Vacancies

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News (39) & Events (0)

News
  • 27 Oct 2026

    A Care UK colleague has raised £310 for PTSD UK after organising a bake sale at the provider's Colchester based Support Centre, with the total boosted through Care UK's matched...

  • 27 Oct 2026

    A Care UK colleague took to the skies to raise money for Parkinson’s UK after being inspired by a resident’s determination to make a difference. Shahvez Tauqir, Customer Relations Manager...

  • 27 Oct 2026

    A mother and daughter from a Care UK care home laced up their walking boots and trekked almost 100 miles across the Scottish Highlands to raise thousands of pounds for...

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Awards / Recognitions (119)

  • 12 Oct 2026Recipient: Care UK
  • 13 Jul 2026Recipient: Care UK
  • 26 Jun 2026Recipient: Care UK

Accreditations

Gold Standards Framework (GSF)

Meet the Team (1)

Hayley Coatsworth
Hayley CoatsworthJob Title Home ManagerJoined 2024

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