
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.
We have only been coming a few days to visit, but we find the complex as a whole amazing. Staff are so friendly and helpful. Our mam seems happy and settled.
Thanks for the feedback. Have a nice day!
I have often found my sister in a very dishevelled state, hair unbrushed, after lunch covered in crumbs, food around her mouth, hands dirty - she has difficulty feeding herself, hence the mess. She has no stimulation, and little intervention, which concerns me, but I have great respect for the carers on that floor; they are greatly overworked.
Thank you for your review, all feedback is important to us at Stanley Park. I understand that you have since met with our Clinical Lead/Deputy Manager and you are happy with the response and outcomes of that meeting. If you have any future concerns, please don’t hesitate to speak to the home...
The staff are so courteous, friendly, helpful and kind. Nothing has been too much trouble for them. They go the extra mile and always insist that my mam can ask for anything, and they will always try to oblige. Her room and toilet are always spotlessly clean. Her clothes are beautifully washed and ironed. The gardens are a delight; so much effort has been put into making them beautiful. My mam has also had very good medical care when it has been necessary for her to see a nurse.
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
My mam has been a resident at Stanley Park for 6 and a half years. Making the decision to put mam into the care home was a difficult one to make but made instantly easier knowing the care and dedication the carers put into their residents. I am at total ease knowing my mam is well cared for and looked after to their utmost ability and would have no obligation in recommending Stanley Park to a friend.
My grandma is really happy when I visit, and the staff are lovely to me, always making sure we are alright. I feel I can talk to management and carers, and they are really approachable. There always seems to be lots of laughing and banter going on. Grandma is very settled and would tell me if she wasn't.
My father has since been diagnosed with vascular dementia but all the staff have been extremely supportive. We are always kept up to date with any changes in my father's condition. The rooms and communal areas are always kept immaculate and the food is excellent. We have eaten there with my father and were accommodated in a private dining room. Finally the entertainment is outstanding. They always have something on. We couldn't recommend this place more highly.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
I am delighted with the care shown to my father at Stanley Park. The staff create a lovely atmosphere and do their best to engage with all the residents. I feel that they know my father well and take an interest in his well being, noticing any changes in mood. I'm kept well informed and management and staff are extremely approachable. It's clear to me that everyone cares a great deal about their residents. The facility itself is homely and well cared for - the only downside is the garden area, which is nice, but not sufficiently accessible for residents.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Stanley Park. We are very happy to read your positive comments about the care and attention your father receives. Getting to know the residents well and understanding their feelings and moods is an important part of our approach at Stanley Park,...
The staff are all very friendly and go out of their way to help. The residents seem very happy. It has a lovely atmosphere whenever you visit. This week they have had an Easter Fayre and 'Elvis' to entertain, which everyone enjoyed. My Dad visits my Mam every day and the staff always make time to chat to them both and make sure they are happy. It is lovely to know that both my Mam and Dad are well taken care of.
This care home is a home from home. It's one big happy family. The staff are amazing - hard working but you can see they genuinely care for the residents. They are always courteous and professional and always have time for relatives. They provide a safe and happy environment. They organise a variety of activities and entertainment with the residents at the heart of it and are never short of ideas to keep the residents happy. The rooms and communal spaces are all decorated to a good standard and are well kept and used! I could not ask for a better care home for my mam.
Every single member of staff, from the cleaning staff to carers to office staff, have been amazing. They are all helpful, caring, pleasant and efficient.
The home itself is very clean, the activities are stimulating and the love everyone has given my grandma is fantastic.
I'd just like to thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
My view of Stanley Park care home is that it is a very welcoming place. The staff work very hard and are dedicated to ensure all the residents enjoy their stay there. It is clean and tidy and everyone is very helpful. The team of managers are open and honest and are visible always. The home is safe and secure and the activities are many, with all residents who can join in are encouraged to do so. I have no complaints or issues and would certainly recommend this care home to anyone looking for a home for themselves or relatives.
It is five star and I am so pleased my mother is being looked after so well. Can NOT find anything negative to say about this care home.
We found the staff very nice indeed and helpful but staff training in hygiene was very poor. My mother asked when is the bed changed and was told 'when you wet it'. My mother also had to ask daily for her full commode to be emptied. It would be there uncovered in her room until mid-morning. The daily wipe over in the bathroom was followed by her table having a wipe without gloves or handwashing. Only one staff member wore gloves and removed them before wiping her table. The food was terrible. We found out the cook had left. I did complain.
Thank you very much for your feedback about Stanley Park. We are sorry to hear of your concerns. If you had approached the management team with any concerns at the time your mother was staying here on respite we would have investigated them with immediate effect. Our housekeeping team, who have...
My mum came in September 2017. Her first contact was with the entertainment manager. She had a very good rapport with her and still does. The home is clean and she is very well fed and I have no problem with the staff although I do wish she was washed more and her clothes changed more often. Lots of things go missing which is a problem.
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are delighted with your positive comments and excellent scores for the quality of care we provide. In regards to laundry, I do apologise for the issues your mother has experienced. I would like to assure you that since your review, we now have a new...
With great sadness and regret, my father came into the home on the 9th April 2018. I cannot praise every single member of this multi-disciplinary team and hold each and everyone in the highest of regard. The care and support my father and family have received has been to the highest of standards.
The staff cannot do enough to help and are extremely friendly. It would be of great sadness to myself and my family if one member of the team was to leave as we now class each and everyone as family. Fantastic praise to each and everyone at Stanley Park. Many thanks.
Very pleased with all aspects of the care home. Staff are all excellent.
The home is very satisfactory. Staff are marvellous.
I am more than happy with the care provided by Stanley Park Care Home. The staff have always been helpful and considerate. Both to my Aunt and ourselves, keeping us informed and up to date with everything that concerns my Aunt's welfare.
Pleased with the care and support mum receives. It's reassuring and gives peace of mind to know she's safe and looked after.
I have no problems with Stanley Park. If there are any issues, they deal with it straight away. It's a lovely home and I'm pleased my mam is a resident here.
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.
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