
Staff are amazing there go above and beyond. The help and support is out standingC C(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)



Staff are amazing there go above and beyond. The help and support is out standingC C(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)



Stanley Park is a bright, welcoming home, where the skilled and caring team delivers personalised care with dignity and compassion. This includes short-term and permanent residential, nursing and care for people who are living with dementia.
Each bedroom within the County Durham home has en-suite facilities and is well furnished. Many of the bedrooms also benefit from views of the lovely garden, which ground flor rooms have direct access to. The...
Care Provided by Stanley Park
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
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 71 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
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.
• 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
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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Stanley Park for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Stanley Park 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Andrew Astin-Rae(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (71)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (71)
Stanley Park Reviews (45)
Stanley Park has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.523) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stanley Park has 45 reviews.
There is lots of activities on for her to do and gradually she is coming round and engaging in them The Christmas activity programme was amazing Such a lot of hard work goes in by all the staff and any worries or concerns we have are dealt with appropriately We are kept updated with everything Any correspondence Any concerns they have about mam
They ensure her dignity is preserved and her personal care we are so thankful for everything
A great care home with very professional and careing staff giving my grandad the best of care possible to his needs i can not thank the carehome enough they have great activitys on for all the residants
The improvement of my grandad since he has become a resident is for nominal he has went from been unable to stand , feed him self , talk , weight loss , and lack of hygiene from a previous care home to been able to say words , stand , eat on his own and has gained weight all within a month of been here , the staff are lovely, caring, and are genuinely interested in residence wellbeing and safety , would definitely recommend
From the time my wife arrived her mood and body language changed. She relaxed and became positive. This was because she was made to feel welcome. The staff have been professional, conscientious and caring. They get things done promptly, this has enabled my wife to settle quickly, and also there are many activities and areas to relaxed. My wife is lively and commutative, so her days are full of interest in order to please her, no stone is unturned. I am extremely grateful and relieved that my wife is so content.
Overall very happy with the care our mother received. Couple small issues but soon rectified. Home was warm, clean and smelt pleasant not like some others I've been in. The care our mother received towards the end was excellent and the food trays we received. Those last 2 days was a surprise and a lovely touch.
The chief had rang in the morning sick. The residents had pizzas and chips for lunch. There was general chaos as staff numbers were low. There weren't enough chips for Mam, and her pizza was cold by the time the staff were able to serve her in her room. I felt for the staff who, without a manager or deputy, had to resolve the situation. They did well and were cheerful about this. However totally unacceptable for staff & residents.
On that day, the chef called in sick unexpectedly, and unfortunately,...
The manager Andrew is very welcoming the staff are lovely they go above and beyond to help The activities they do with the residents are amazing they love the singers coming in The home is immaculate rooms are decorated beautifully meals are good I would recommend Stanley park as I am happy that my mother in law is happy in home gives me peace of mind xx
I am the son of a resident that is in Stanley Park. Mams transfer was done quickly. Staff are always polite and friendly. The home is amazing. Always have some entertainment on every week. We have no problems. I would highly recommend Stanley Park to anybody. My mam loves the home.
Staff are amazing there go above and beyond. The help and support is out standing. Very clean and tidy. Always things on for residents to do and join in and enjoy always having a dance. Residents are well looked after and fed
Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
We’re so pleased to hear you’ve found the home clean, welcoming, and full of activities for residents to enjoy. Our team take great pride in going above and beyond to provide the best care and support, and...
All the staff both past and present showed true professionalism irrespective of their tasks.
I always found the carehome to be very welcoming on all of my visits.
At Stanley Park 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.
Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks the Care UK team
The home has had a recent refurbishment, excellent care I couldn't be happier and would highly recommend to anyone. Any concerns dealt with immediately as the management team are very approachable. The staff are compassionate and dedicated providing the best possible care for residents, from walk in you feel the warm and welcoming atmosphere that has been created,facilities clean and well maintained and designed with residents comfort in mind
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.Were thrilled to hear that youve had such a positive experience at our home, especially after the recent refurbishment. At Stanley Park 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. Many thanks the Care UK team
Very friendly, helpful staff, rooms are well decorated and clean, the meals are very good and tasty. Me and my partner were able to have Christmas lunch with my mum and it was very nice and really enjoyed. The whole home has just been redecorated from top to bottom including carpets. I would highly recommend Stanley Park to anyone.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.At Stanley Park Care Home, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.If you would like to provide us any further specific feedback,...
Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice comfortable room and tasty meals. Dad's been here around a month and has been made to feel welcome since day 1. Always plenty of activities and is kept informed of things going on.
Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience at Stanley Park 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.
Stanley Park is the perfect home from home for my grandad. Staff are so caring & friendly and go out of their way to assist him. The grounds and gardens are well kept & the food at the home is fabulous, we always get offered a cup of tea & a bite to eat. I can't recommend the home enough.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Stanley Park Care Home, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Many thanks the Stanley Park team.
Easter: entertainment, raffles, eggs for residents. Plenty of Easter enjoyment in home for both families and residents. Staff welcoming, professional and caring, no situation is a problem. Home is always clean and fresh.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Stanley Park, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Thank you for your time and we look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks, the Care UK team.
The only TV lounge with noisy disruptive residents, shouting, squealing and banking. His bedroom is bare because ornaments and possessions go missing or get trashed. His new TC set after seven months and the screen is cracked. His bedding isn't changed regularly/for six weeks and even when soiled, he is prescribed two Tena pants by his GP but he is not given them by carers. On three occasions when visiting, he was still in his pyjamas at 2 pm, afternoon. So have to wash and dress him myself. I am 85 years (no towels in room). I have seen other residents wearing his clothes, and I can't afford to provide other people with clothes/need locks on wardrobes.
Thank you for providing your comments with regard to your partner’s care at Stanley Park. Here at the home, we hold ourselves to a high standard, so are concerned and surprised with the issues you have raised. Our team take great care of residents’ possessions, and we encourage residents and...
The home is spotless and Nanna says she really enjoys her meals and has even put weight on.
At Stanley Park 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.
Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks; the Care UK team.
The staff are very approachable. Residents are treated with dignity and respect. Relative opinions are listened to - suggestions in the main are implemented, but reminders are needed on a regular basis of routine/personal hygiene requirements! Feel confident that staff are caring. It would be nice if residents received support and encouragement to be involved in routine "household" tasks, dusting and making a snack or drink. Staff are excellent at communicating any concerns and allaying our anxieties in the event of any falls etc. 100% confidence in them keeping residents safe.
We are delighted to hear that your experience of care at Stanley Park is a positive one. As part of our person-centred approach, our activities are arranged around residents’ preferences and, where requested, this can include day-to-day routine tasks that help to provide a purpose. All residents...
The appearance from entering the car park to reception is bright, always clean, tidy and welcoming. This carries on throughout all the corridors, TV room, day room and internal gardens of the home - all very spacious. Staff are always friendly, helpful and reassuring. A feeling of contentment that my partner is being cared for and makes him happier within his circumstances.
At Stanley Park 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. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks the Care UK team.
My mother has settled at Stanely Park since leaving the hospital; we (her family) are very pleased with the care she is receiving - lots of care and compassion.
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 08 October 2025Good
- 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 (43) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
Care UK’s commitment to supporting residents has been nationally recognised, as the organisation took home the large care provider of the year accolade at the 2026 Care Home Awards. At...
- 29 May 2026
Residents in Care UK homes love getting out and about in nature where they can and, for one Dorset-based home, they’re celebrating World Bee Day with a buzz! Wimborne-based home,...
- 29 May 2026
Colleagues across Care UK are celebrating after being shortlisted in eleven categories at the Stars of Social Care Awards, the most the company has ever been shortlisted in at the...
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Meet the Team (1)

I served in the Scots Guards for 25 years before moving into adult social care. My military background gave me strong leadership skills and a calm, adaptable approach, which I now use every day to support residents and colleagues at Stanley Park.
Before joining Care UK, I worked as a Home Manager and was drawn here because of the organisation’s strong values and reputation for delivering person-centred care. I believe the most important part of my role is being supportive and understanding, ensuring good communication and teamwork throughout the home.
I would describe myself as flexible and patient. It’s important to me to make time to connect with both residents and colleagues. My favourite part of the day is sharing a laugh or a fun moment with the people around me. Seeing residents happy and enjoying themselves makes me incredibly proud.
One of the highlights of my earlier career was taking part in the Queen’s Birthday Parade and seeing different parts of the world through my military service.
Outside of work, I enjoy fishing and camping.
Frequently Asked Questions about Stanley Park
What types of Care is Stanley Park registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Stanley Park have?
There are 71 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Stanley Park?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Stanley Park to the centre of Stanley?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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