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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.
Care is at the heart of every action taken place in Lambton House Care Home. Staff treat residents with dignity and respect. The team are mindful of what people like and dislike and engages with them throughout the entire day.
The home meets my mother's needs. She is clean well fed, warm and happy. All of the staff are great and do a good job. They are very friendly and accommodate our visits very well. There is plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained and engaged. Pleased we found this home.
My experience, up to now, is that this home is at the very top of the care home league if there is such an animal. It has that homely atmosphere about it which must be so hard to accomplish with so many people with so many different health or mental problems. The home is kept scrupulously clean. It doesn't have that horrible smell of body waste and unwashed bodies at all. A fault I found and encountered sometimes in the work I did before retirement. This is because of the attention the staff carry out to the health, well-being and cleanliness to the residents, and of course the cleanliness of the home. This care and attention to all I have said that I bless and value the day the management accepted my loved one into their care. Also, I must mention the activities staff who do a wonderful, difficult job in keeping the residents attended and occupied. Finally, my thanks and gratitude to the management for keeping us aware of what our loved ones are up to through social media.
My friend of 45 years was admitted to Lambton House in November and has settled better than her son and I anticipated. She was very lonely at home after her husband died in February 2019. She lost friends during Covid and her short term memory deteriorated and she became depressed. Since moving into Lambton her mood has lifted and our fun loving friend has returned. Staff are very professional and all residents are treated with respect and dignity. Activities/entertainment is fantastic, with lots of social interaction. A big thank you to all Lambton staff for the care and support given to our loved ones. In my opinion this is a well managed 5 star residential care home.
What a lovely place this is. Everything is organised to provide the residents with the best experience possible. The staff are really caring and there are loads of activities and events to keep the residents busy and entertained. The rooms are really nice and kept spotless and the garden is just lovely. My mam is really happy here and I am so grateful to the staff for looking after her so well.
My mam has been at Lambton House for three months now and I can honestly say I could not be happier with the care she is receiving. The staff are so kind, always there with a smile, a joke or words of encouragement, they are very approachable and always ready to help. Mam thoroughly enjoys the activities and entertainment from hair and beauty to bingo, dominoes, and the garden and grounds, which are extensive and include a pub and tea room! To quizzes and crafts and baking - the list is endless, as it would seem is the energy of Lambton House staff! Mam has a beautiful room, everything is so immaculately clean She is so well looked after. It was such a worry placing her in care but I am delighted we found Lambton House, a big thank you to each and every member of staff who has helped mam to settle and who care for her with such kindness, empathy and compassion You are all amazing!
Fantastic friendly staff, plenty of activities for residents, the residents are kept entertained and involved every day. Mam is really happy here, especially with the fabulous garden which residents are encouraged to enjoy in the summer. The rooms are kept clean and tidy, I could not fault it.
We put my dad in for respite while we were on holiday. The staff couldn’t have been better going over and above what they needed to do. My dad enjoyed it very much. It was very clean and very professional, and the garden is amazing. Would definitely recommend.
And all of this in a pandemic, which has challenged everyone. Staff provide an absolutely essential service and you are very much appreciated by the residents, their families and friends. Nothing would function without your constant care, diligence and kindness. It has been an absolute godsend seeing regular Facebook posts and knowing Mum is happy and well. Thank you so very much!
We are so pleased we found this care home it is perfect. Dad was in the process of being tested for Dementia, but he came in here for 2-weeks respite, to give Mam a rest. After 3-days he was asking when he could come back after his stay had ended, he absolutely loved it. The respite was extended for a week as he was joining in with activities and entertainment, which he wouldn’t do at home and they have got him in a great routine instead of sleeping all day. Friends and family don’t recognise him now, he is a different man. They have even managed to get him to go to the hospital appointments, which he would not do from home. After his third week, he got his diagnosis, and he had Alzheimer’s. After we talked to him, he wanted to stay here permanently so Mam could now rest. He is always complimenting the staff, he says he wants for nothing and they will do anything for him and that the food is great. We would definitely recommend this care home.
My mother has been in Lambton House for 8 weeks respite and we have found that the facilities are very good and the staff very caring. My mother particularly likes the entertainment that is provided, especially when the weather is nice and able to watch in the garden outside the delightful tea room and Pitstop Bar. She also looks forward to visiting the Hair Salon every Friday to have her hair washed, blow-dried and have a natter with the hairdresser and other residents. Mother did not want to leave her own home as no one would but has decided to stay at Lambton House as a permanent resident.
Staff have been extremely helpful, caring and supportive to help Mam adjust to her new home. They have kept us updated on her health, welfare and how she is settling into her new environment. They have a varied range of entertainment to keep residents occupied, and Mam particularly enjoys the afternoon singers, especially if it’s in the garden as it was in the recent warm spell.
We as a family, couldn’t be happier with the care my dad has received since going into Lambton House. The staff are so lovely with the residents and the families. My dad has dementia and we were so worried about putting him into care. All the staff at Lambton House made this transition so easy for us, as a family. Well done to all the staff at Lambton House and thank you so much for your support with my dad.
Thankyou very much for your lovely comments . Our care team appreciate all positive feedback.
I was extremely happy with everything.
Thank you for your kind words and lovely review. It is a pleasure to have you stay with us. The care team and residents enjoy your company and conversation.
A family friend has been in Lambton House since 2020. After a transfer from an unsatisfactory Care Home, he has certainly thrived since his move. I have nothing but praise for Lambton House. The staff apart from their friendliness, are dedicated showing empathy, support, and care. The residents, if they wish, are involved in daily activities, also entertainment is provided on a regular basis. Outside there is a newly built pavilion, plus extensive gardens to stroll in or just to sit in and watch the wildlife. If I could have rated more stars, I certainly would have done so.
Thank you for a lovely review. We appreciate your feedback and kind comments.
A fabulous care home that looks after my nana so well, she's happy and living her best life, can't thank them enough for all they do. The entertainment and activities are second to none. From arts and crafts, food evenings, and singers.
Thank you for your lovely comments. Our care team greatly appreciates all positive feedback.
The day we found Lambton House Care Home, changed everything. We didn't expect we would ever find somewhere so caring for my mam. From the moment we arrived we have all felt part of Lambton life. How lucky these ladies and gentlemen are. Thank you all so very, very much.
Our care team appreciate all positive feedback .
I could not wish for anywhere better for Mum to be.
Thank you for your lovely review. Positive feedback is much appreciated by all of the care team at Lambton House.
Every contact with the home has been a positive one. From day one, every query/question has been answered and followed up. The whole team are excellent communicators. It's very obvious that the work environment is a caring, professional and friendly one. Can not find a fault at all. Couldn't have wished for anything better for my father. The whole family are delighted that my father is now in their safe care,
My dad has only been a resident at Lambton House for 8 months but during this time he has been very well cared for by compassionate, caring and dedicated staff. After taking time to adjust to his new surroundings he is now well and truly settled and seems extremely happy, this can only be as a result of the care and attention he is receiving. He is thoroughly enjoying all of the activities/entertainment especially the singing and dancing. He also loves the opportunity to be in the beautiful garden and tearoom, spending time reminiscing with other residents. The updates and photographs we receive on a regular basis help us to keep in touch.
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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