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The Village Care Home (Murton)

Wellfield Road, Murton, Seaham, Durham SR7 9HN
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The Village Care Home (Murton), Seaham

Village Nursing Home is a friendly and welcoming nursing home that is situated in the village of Murton, Seaham. The home provides both residential and nursing care in addition to residential dementia care in the specialist memory loss unit.

The home is staffed with long standing employees who live in the local area and are all passionate about delivering high quality care to those who live there.

The home prides itself... 

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Care Provided by The Village Care Home (Murton)

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

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

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex 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)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,131 - £1,132£1,131 - £1,132
Residential Dementia Care£1,131 - £1,132£1,131 - £1,132
Nursing Care£1,131 - £1,132£1,131 - £1,132

Contact The Village Care Home (Murton) to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

All self funded fees include all meals, accommodation and care and support.

Local authority fees are different to the above and can be obtained from the placing local authority.

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 choose 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

Owner

  • Village Nursing Home (Murton) Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Gillian Jarvis (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 40+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: -1
  • Last Refurbishment: 2003
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (40)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)

Visiting

  • Village Nursing Home is keen to welcome visitors at anytime between 9am and 8pm. If you would like to visit outside of these times, please contact the Home Manager.

Parking

  • Village Nursing Home has its own private car park.

The Village Care Home (Murton) Reviews (8)

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The Village Care Home (Murton) has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.450) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Village Care Home (Murton) has 8 reviews.

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Review from Deborah M (Friend of Resident) published on 21 October 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from John G (Respite Resident) published on 12 August 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from John B (Husband of Resident) published on 1 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Mary W (Respite Resident) published on 16 September 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Catherine G (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Kathleen P (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 December 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Phillip S (Son of Resident) published on 17 December 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 24 December 2019
Overall
Good
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Meet the Team (9)

Gillian Jarvis
Gillian JarvisJob Title Registered Home ManagerJoined 2009
Susan Callaghan
Susan CallaghanJob Title NurseJoined 2014
Allison Wilkinson
Allison WilkinsonJob Title NurseJoined 2000
Hayley Blackmore
Hayley BlackmoreJob Title Team LeaderJoined 2007
Debra Maddison
Debra MaddisonJob Title Team LeaderJoined 2014
Jake Jarvis
Jake JarvisJob Title AdministratorJoined 2014
Paula Rogers
Paula RogersJob Title HousekeeperJoined 2014
Jane Ord
Jane OrdJob Title Activities Co-ordinatorJoined 2019
Graham Canfield
Graham CanfieldJob Title MaintenanceJoined 2022

I enjoy doing this job as no two days are the same. The atmosphere amongst the staff that work here is very good and I also enjoy spending time with the residents and having a good chitchat.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Village Care Home (Murton)

How much does The Village Care Home (Murton) cost?

The care home lists weekly fees per person between £1,131 and £1,132 for residential care (respite between £1,131 and £1,132), between £1,131 and £1,132 for residential dementia care (respite between £1,131 and £1,132) and between £1,131 and £1,132 for nursing care (respite between £1,131 and £1,132). Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority, NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).

What types of Care is The Village Care Home (Murton) registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does The Village Care Home (Murton) have?

There are 40 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at The Village Care Home (Murton)?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Bar/Café, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is The Village Care Home (Murton) to the centre of Seaham?

2.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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