Tenlands Care Home

Wood Lane, Ferryhill DL17 8JD
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Tenlands Care Home, Ferryhill – Where Everyone Has a Life Worth Celebrating

A warm welcome awaits at Tenlands Care Home in Ferryhill, County Durham - part of the multi-award-winning Strong Life Care family. Tenlands provides a friendly, inclusive environment where every resident is valued, respected, and supported to live life to the fullest.

The home offers high-quality residential care, dementia care, palliative care, and respite care, all delivered with compassion, dignity, and respect by an experienced and dedicated team. Each resident receives personalised support designed around individual needs, preferences, and life stories, helping them feel truly at home.

Tenlands Care Home proudly embraces equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming residents from all cultures, faiths, and backgrounds. Every aspect of the home promotes comfort, confidence, and connection - creating a real sense of belonging for all who live there.

Life at Tenlands is warm and meaningful. Residents enjoy a full programme of engaging activities tailored to their interests, as well as regular community outings. Nutritious, freshly prepared meals are served daily, with menus designed to suit personal tastes and dietary requirements.

Families can feel reassured knowing their loved ones are in safe, caring, and professional hands - supported by a team who take pride in going above and beyond every day.

Tenlands Care Home, Ferryhill brings together award-winning care, community spirit, and inclusivity to create a welcoming home everyone can be proud of - a place where every life is truly worth celebrating.
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Care Provided by Tenlands Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

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

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1050
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1125
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1050
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1125

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Tenlands Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Tenlands Care Home 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)

Contact Tenlands Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sarah Hall (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 45+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2010
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (40)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (2)

Visiting

  • Tenlands Care Home do not have specific visiting times, however they ask for visits to be avoided during mealtimes as they adopt a 'protective mealtime policy' to further enhance their residents dining experience and further promote nutritional intake.

Parking

  • Tenlands Care Home have a small car park to the rear of their building

Tenlands Care Home Reviews (150)

9.9

Tenlands Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.928) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Tenlands Care Home has 150 reviews.

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Review from P H (Resident) published on 19 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are so nice and helpful. Food is 100%. Rooms are so clean and nice.
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Review from D P (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very happy with mam's care.
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Review from P K (Niece of Resident) published on 14 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This care home provides care and safety in abundance for all of it's residents, keeping them as active and entertained as is possible for each individual.
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Review from H B (Civil Partner of Resident) published on 16 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my last review, my partner has been in Tenlands over a year. The staff and management are as caring as ever. I would still give Tenlands five stars for their care quality.
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Review from Betty M (Friend of Resident) published on 19 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A really lovely place to come and visit.
Staff are very friendly.
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Review from Debbie C (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very nice care home. All the staff are very nice and helpful and take good care of all the residents.
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Review from Anthony A (Son of Resident) published on 2 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good home. Caring staff.
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Review from Anita S (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been a visitor for two and a half years. I have met carers who work so hard without complaining. I have met people who have given their time when they had none to spare!
I have met people who have become friends. I go home knowing my mother has the best care. For example, I was out for dinner
and I heard someone talking about Tenlands they said they are looked after better than us at home!
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Review from Isabel T (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 29 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy and content that my step mum is so well looked after. She is very happy and content. And it has made my life easier knowing she is so well cared for.
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Review from Lynne S (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment we walked into the home, the staff made us feel so welcome. The care and compassion they showed not only to my Mum but to us as a family, was second to none. Although my Mum was only in the home for 3 weeks before she passed away, every member of staff was brilliant. The outstanding
aware they have received is so very well deserved.
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Review from Debbie W (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
While my mother was living in Tenlands, the staff were fantastic. They showed love, care and support and also to the family as well. Nothing was any trouble and everything was a pleasure to do and they were very polite. You were always made to feel welcome. It's a very warm and friendly home with a
lovely atmosphere and would recommend to anyone.
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Review from Aubrey J (Respite Resident) published on 19 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was very happy to have stayed at Tenlands. Everyone was great to me and to other folks who were there.


The staff, from manager to laundry were excellent.

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Review from Sydney H (Resident) published on 3 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and attention I received was always of a very high standard. The staff were very professional and attended to all of your needs in a very friendly manner. I have found that my stay also prepared me for my time after leaving.
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Review from Diane W (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mam came to Tenlands for end of life care.
All of the family were upset about putting Mam in a home, but we could not have put Mam in a nicer home.
Every member of staff does a fantastic job and all visitors are made to feel so welcome and made to feel at ease at this difficult time.
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Review from Julie W (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Tenlands Ferryhill is an outstanding care home. The staff are like family and treat loves ones accordingly giving peace of mind to families, especially for me as I live a distance away. I know that my father is treated with compassion, love and special care and dignity at all times. My father is happy
and contented which is down to the fantastic care of the staff at all levels from management, care staff, housekeepers and cooks. Thank you to each and every one of you.
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Review from Gloria M (Friend of Resident) published on 19 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have only come to visit a friend over the last four to five months and what I have seen amazes me. Every one of the staff is fantastic. The atmosphere when you come through the door is wonderful. Well done to all the team.
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Review from Drew B B (Brother of Resident) published on 14 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very friendly home with very helpful staff. Good staff/resident integration. Always a welcoming smile and cheery manner when visiting.
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Review from J L (Friend of Resident) published on 14 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Having visited Tenlands for 8 months it is difficult to give an accurate assessment of the overall care given to residents. Staff have always been welcoming and helpful. The lounge area can be very noisy at times making conversation difficult.
Overall residents seem happy with the care given.
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Review from J C (Resident) published on 26 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been resident for four years come this November and am extremely happy and content. All the staff are very nice, always cheerful and helpful.
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Review from Rosina S (Sister of Resident) published on 26 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly atmosphere - very well managed. Home from home. An excellent example of how a home should be run. Very dedicated staff!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.928)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.928) out of 10 for Tenlands Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.928 for Tenlands Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (297 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 320 Ratings = 4.928
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Tenlands Care Home is based on 27 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 27 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Dorota

Dorota Piechowiak

Job Title: Regional Manager Joined: 2025

Dorota is an experienced Regional Manager with a strong background in healthcare leadership and operational management, currently overseeing services across Bradford and the North West.


With extensive experience in managing multi-site operations, Dorota works closely with Home Managers to support high standards of care, strong governance, and continuous improvement. Her approach is hands-on, supportive, and focused on enabling teams to deliver safe, compassionate, and person-centred care.


Previously a Home Manager and a qualified General Nurse, Dorota brings a deep understanding of clinical governance, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Her leadership journey is underpinned by a Level 5 qualification in Management and Leadership, alongside specialist training in investigations, performance improvement, and project management. Dorota is currently further developing her strategic leadership skills by completing a Level 7 NVQ.


Dorota is passionate about creating positive cultures where staff feel supported, and residents feel valued, safe, and respected. Her key strengths include Infection Prevention and Control, Dementia Care, Healthcare Management, and Service Development, combining clinical expertise with strategic oversight to enhance both resident experience and operational efficiency.


Outside of work, Dorota enjoys photography, travelling, and learning new languages, reflecting her curiosity, creativity, and commitment to continuous learning—qualities she also brings into her professional practice.

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