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With 56 ensuite bedrooms (7 of which have private showers), communal areas, a quiet library lounge & in-house hairdressing salon, the original twentieth-century property has been seamlessly extended to be spacious, light, comfortable & dementia-friendly.
An exceptional living environment has been...
Care Provided by Lambton House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 57 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
We suggest residents arrive with a personal allowance which can be used for some additional services such as chiropodist , dental and optician visits , tuck shop and hairdressing .
We have an on site hair salon with hairdresser visiting weekly.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Lambton House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Lambton House 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
Owner
- Lambton House Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Marie Grant(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (55)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (7)
Visiting
- Lambton House politely request that families and friends of residents please make an advance courtesy call to the home to advise that you intend to visit residents here or take residents out of the home. Advance notice courtesy calls particularly relevant if you wish to reserve visiting time in the Library or the heated Tearoom or Bar. Advance notice also helps the housekeeping team who can prioritise bedrooms where resident bedroom visits taking place. Protected meal times 12pm to 1pm Visitors politely requested to leave by 11.45am and 4pm to 5pm Visitors politely requested to leave by 3.45pm Please electronically sign in and out of the building in entrance porch.
Parking
- On site parking available for approximately 15 vehicles . Front Access gate area must be left clear for Emergency Vehicle Access. There is a Community Public Access Defibrilator in the car park.
Lambton House Reviews (81)
Lambton House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.890) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lambton House has 81 reviews.
Social media coverage of all the incredible activities brings a smile to my face seeing my uncle enjoying his life and being the daft, smiling person he is daily I feel part of his life and it means I have things to talk to him about.
The care home has recently made my cousin's wedding especially special for her. Ensuring my uncle was dressed, ready and prepared to walk her down the aisle, taking time to help him enjoy the special event. Wow.
My visit to the home shows a peaceful, happy home with residents as individuals and their wants and needs understood.
Thank you for your positive review and kind comments. We do understand the value of our social media page for families and friends who are based further afield. I'm so pleased the wedding was a success and your uncle was able to attend and enjoy it. The photos were fabulous. Your feedback is valued and will be shared with the care team.
What a fantastic place. I could not have chosen a better home for my 81-year-old father. The staff are so friendly and caring. It is like one big family. Facilities are excellent with a lovely big outdoor space, garden/tearoom etc. and good size comfortable rooms. Staff provided everything my dad needed.
Thank you so much for such a positive review. All of our care team appreciates your family's support. I will pass on your comments and thoughts.
My sister who has Alzheimer's moved into Lambton House in April this year and has settled in better than we could ever have believed. The facilities and activities are excellent, my sister particularly enjoys the tea room and gardens which are beautiful and well-maintained. She can join in with activities but isn't pressured, often preferring to watch. All members of staff are polite and friendly to visitors and the care and patience shown to residents is exemplary. I can't thank everyone at Lambton House enough for what they have done to make my sister's life the best it can be, she has gained weight and appears relaxed and happy despite her illness. Highly recommended.
Thank you for such a lovely review. We appreciate all feedback which is invaluable as we try to improve in all areas. I will be sure to pass on your thoughts and comments to the care team.
During these very unsettling circumstances what a family needs is the peace of mind that their loved one is happy, safe, and content and we feel we have this requirement at Lambton House. Many thanks to all.
Thank you so much for such positive feedback. Your mum has settled in well. She has enjoyed spending time in the garden during the summer with family and other residents. I will be sure to pass on your comments to the care team.
Absolutely recommend Lambton! My mother-in-law with Alzheimer's moved here 3 years ago. She went downhill fast in another care home but thanks to the positive care and attention that management and staff put into seeing and understanding her individual personality, she thrives here: she isn't just another old person, instead they understand little things about her that while small, are so significant to her wellbeing and her mental health. Staff work so hard to provide quality daily stimulation. Entertainment also really caters for difference from poetry to music to animal visits. The lovely tea room space, little snug bar and library also all make life as enriching as possible. My mother-in-law loves being outside and it has beautiful grounds, but is also a stroll from the park and a 5-minute drive from the nature reserve where she goes every week for her family visit. Before Alzheimer's, when visiting friends she said she wanted to end up here because the staff were so great. She made the right choice!
Thank you very much for your positive comments and for taking time to review the home. We appreciate and value all feedback as it helps us to improve our service and uphold staff morale. The entire team value your support.
The care home facilities are excellent with superb grounds and activities.
The staff are excellent also and assist us with any questions.
As a family, we feel lucky that mother has this standard of care.
Thank you for taking the time to review the home and thanks for your positive feedback. I will pass this on to the team. We appreciate your support.
Due to being geographically distant from the care home, and Dad’s limited communication skills, I find the social media updates really helpful. When I am able to visit, I am always made welcome. Dad seems to be happy and I know that he is safe. The carers seem to be kind and compassionate, I know it is a challenging role.
Thank you for taking time to post a positive review of Lambton House. We understand the importance that our social media page plays in giving families and friends an insight into daily life within the home. This connection is particularly important to those further afield .I will pass on your kind comments to the care team. Your review is much appreciated.
Very homely, welcoming environment. Staff tremendous, good care. Carers and activity coordinators excellent. Plenty of activities and entertainment for the residents.
We really appreciate you taking time to leave a review. We are pleased to hear you are happy with your care at Lambton. Your positive comments about the care team and our activities/entertainment for residents is very much appreciated. I will be sure to share your review with the team here.
My sister-in-law's contact and experience with Lambton House goes back a number of years - including periods of respite, and latterly, full-time care. Over this period of time I have found all staff to be professional, courteous and extremely caring. Often putting themselves out to even answering queries whilst during their own, well-deserved, personal leave. Recently they have managed a very sensitive transition with great skill and care - and I am extremely grateful for that. They employ a sensitive approach to the necessary/essential security of the centre assuring the safety and well-being of all of their residents. The home itself is very well-appointed in a tranquil part of Durham County. It has beautiful gardens, with tea rooms, that are extremely well looked after so that residents, carers and visitors can enjoy fresh air, sunshine, and, especially lovely, the company of horses in the adjoining fields. A special thank you Lambton House for all of your care and understanding.
Thank you for your feedback and taking time to review our care home.
Not at all impressed with the standard of care. Unhelpful manager was unwilling to take my friend's needs into account even though she had capacity. They wouldn't discuss her needs with me as I was only a friend even though my elderly friend had capacity and wanted me to be involved in her care. But on the day she was due to go home, the transport wasn't available and they had cleaned out her room so she had nowhere to go. Guess who had to get her home with no help at all. They couldn't get her out of that home quick enough. Absolutely shocking considering how much she was paying for her care. They were quick to accept my input when they needed to get her home but didn't want to hear my input to help her while she was at the home. I'm sorry to say that I would never advise anyone to become a resident at this home, it is more like a prison than a care home.
Your opinion of the standard of care provided is based on your visits to the home during your friends' ten-night stay, a relatively short period of time. Your friend has stayed here previously on occasions for respite breaks, raising no concerns. I was Reg Manager at the time. Your friend does have...
After searching and reviewing many different care homes for my Mum I found Lambton House following a recommendation from a friend. Mum has now been at Lambton House for 2 months and has thrived during that time. The care and range of activities have exceeded our expectations and it is quite clear that the care of residents is prioritized. Activities are inclusive and Mum has engaged in them all surprising us with the range of things she is willing to try or experience. Mum is very much looking forward to the summer when she can get out into the gardens more often. Staff are always there to support and are aware of Mum's needs and are so friendly and welcoming. Lambton House is very well managed, led, and organized which has made Mum's transition from living at home to living in a care home so easy - thank you to all the Lambton House team!
Thank you for the very kind words; we always share feedback with our carers and the wider team. Thank you for your feedback and taking time to review our care home.
My mam arrived at Lambton House Care Home June 2023, if anyone in our position can imagine it was a difficult journey for us all. To choose a home that would possibly become my mam's home, but luck was on our side as the home itself is so fitting and the welcome we all received the first day on arrival and still remains to continue was so thoughtful, helpful and very supportive. It was a sunny day and we were fortunate to spend our afternoon in the surroundings of the beautiful gardens, tearoom and the residents' bar entertained by a talented singer, it was an exceptional day. The tearoom and bar are places we use, it’s a pleasure to enjoy as well as the beautiful gardens, especially in the spring and summer. I have left the very best to last, the management and staff who arrange the very best of care within Lambton House, every member of staff within the home is friendly, thoughtful and so caring, if we have a problem to share they listen and assist immediately, a big thank you to all the staff.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your thoughts and provide feedback to us, which is of great benefit and value to the team. Your support is very much appreciated.
Mum entered the home at the end of March 2023. She was made to feel welcome from the outset. The carers are marvellous - they are lovely to Mum and genuinely want to take care of her. Activities are appropriate; they are many and varied to cater for everyone. The carers encourage Mum to join in the activities that she is able to manage.
I appreciate your positive comments and thoughts on the home. All feedback is valued and is passed on to the care team. Thank you for taking time to write a review.
Dad has been in Lambton House for almost six months now, the level of care he receives is exceptional, I have no doubt that after visiting many other homes that Lambton House is unique in the care the residents receive, various daily activities, professional singers, which in summer months families can enjoy, lovely bedroom, the pit stop bar and the tea room are an added bonus. Dad loved going on a visit that was on his wish list. The staff also give up their free time to attend some events and take the residents out. Food was always nice but following the appointment of a new chef it’s outstanding, would be a nice idea if we could purchase some of the homemade cake to have with a cuppa when visiting which could generate funds for the resident's activities. I am kept well informed about Dad's well-being and feel I could contact Lambton at any time to chat about Dad. All the staff are dedicated and hard-working, with the care for the residents at the core of everything they do.
Thank you for your feedback and for taking the time to review our care home.
Standard of care is excellent. Food is very good. All staff are excellent.
The social media page helps us feel more connected and see what she and the other residents are doing throughout the week.
I would highly recommend Lambton House Care Home to anyone looking for a caring residential home. The Staff and Management team do an excellent job.
I have someone resident in this care home with dementia and all I can say is the care received is exceptional. The staff and management are a credit to their profession. The residents' well-being and care is first and foremost. They have plenty of activities and entertainment, it is like a home from home. Cleanliness is 100%. I have visited a couple of care homes locally and there is no comparison. I highly recommend Lambton Care Home 100%.
The care our mum receives is brilliant, every member of staff is so kind, caring, thoughtful and everyone is welcoming, smiling, laughing making Lambton House a happy place to be. Thank you so very much.
The care given at Lambton House is outstanding. All members of the team really care about the residents and go the extra mile to keep them happy and engaged. Moreover, the home itself is kept to a really high standard and the grounds outside are wonderful. The team constantly arrange a large number of varied activities for the residents. I believe my dad is very happy there and I have great peace of mind knowing he is at Lambton Care home and being looked after by a wonderful team.
There is regular entertainment, e.g. singers. The entertainment co-ordinators keep my mum amused with bingo, arts/crafts to name a few. My mum has built some lovely relationships with the staff who evidently genuinely care about her.
The staff communicate effectively with me on a regular basis which is reassuring and they are now very familiar with her as an individual in respect of her needs, both physically and emotionally.
There has been a new chef of late and the food, my mum reports, is even better than before! She particularly loves fish and chip Friday and the food-tasting evenings that are put on when residents can sample a range of different foods, e.g. Chinese.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Lambton House to anyone looking for a caring residential home for a loved one.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 July 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (8) & Events (0)
- 19 Mar 2026
Residents at Lambton House, celebrated St Patrick’s Day , with a party afternoon of song and dance on Tuesday March 17th. Local 3 piece band “The Whistle Testers” , were...
- 17 Dec 2025
Residents at Lambton House Care Home near Chester Le Street in County Durham enjoyed a traditional Xmas Panto on Tuesday December 16th, when the Talespin Theatre Company visited to perform...
- 22 Aug 2025
Residents at Lambton House celebrated World Senior Citizens Day with an afternoon of singing and dancing in the company of brilliant vocalist Jimmy Mac . Residents took to the dance...
There are no upcoming events for Lambton House.
Awards / Recognitions (8)
- 17 Sep 2024Recipient: Lambton House
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Lambton House
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Lambton House
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Lambton House.
Meet the Team (6)

Marie is a dedicated healthcare professional and is a qualified registered manager.
Her commitment is demonstrated through 30 years of experience in providing care and support to elderly people at Lambton House.
She is a passionate, knowledgeable and dynamic leader who is determined to deliver the highest standards of care and quality of life for all of the residents at Lambton.Marie understands the essential need for continuous learning, teamwork and delegation and values her colleague's input to the successful running of Lambton.
She remarks “ I believe that without a sense of teamwork in caring, there can be no sense of community.
We foster a transparent and open culture at Lambton House, with common goals for high standards throughout all aspects of our service. Our entire team has a mix of role-relevant skills and experience. I'm extremely proud of the service we run and the environment we have created for our staff and residents.”
When she’s not at Lambton House, Marie enjoys travelling and spending quality time with family and friends.
If you would like to find out more information about Lambton House, Marie has an ‘Open Door Policy’ and would be pleased to welcome you for an informal discussion.

Carrie has Achieved a Level 5 diploma in leadership for Health and Social Care and has a wealth of experience in her care management role at Lambton.
She is a highly motivated individual with a strong determination to enable and empower residents to live as independently as possible.
When not working at Lambton she enjoys walks in the country with family and pets.

Lindsey joined the Lambton team in spring 2022. She is an experienced healthcare professional having previously managed a unit in a large dementia-focused care home.
She is currently working towards her NVQ level 5.

Carli is an experienced social care professional having started work in the care sector in 2009.
Carli is a friendly and passionate care manager with a positive attitude.
She joined the care team at Lambton early in 2022 and is now a key member of our team.
You will hear her before you see her!

An experienced care professional, with NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care.
Paige joined the care team at Lambton early in 2020 and is now a valued member of our Senior Care team.
Paige enjoys getting to know all of our Residents as individuals, by understanding their likes and dislikes. She values high-quality, person-centred, and, most importantly, kind care.

An experienced care professional, with NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care.
Emma joined the care team at Lambton early in 2022 and is now a key member of our team.
When not working in her care role Emma enjoys time with her family and socialising with friends.
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