St Clare's Court Care Home

Central Avenue, Newton Aycliffe DL5 5QH
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9.9 110 Reviews
  • St Clare's Court Care Home, Newton Aycliffe
Ideally situated near the vibrant town centre of Newton Aycliffe in County Durham, St Clare’s Court is a friendly, purpose-built care home offering residential and residential dementia care.

A luxurious home with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, St Clare’s Court offers high-quality and personalised care and support across two communities, Bluebell and Apple Tree.

Both communities benefit from luxury decoration and hotel-style facilities across their living areas, dining rooms and bedrooms, all of which are complete with a modern finish and are easily accessible by wheelchair. Residents can enjoy a selection of home-cooked and nutritious meals in the dining room, or a catch up in the comfortable seating areas by the cosy electric fireplace over a cup of tea and homemade cake.

Residents’ bedrooms are furnished to a high standard, and Residents are also invited to decorate their rooms with small items of furniture and treasured belongings to help make St Clare’s Court feel just like home.

Some rooms also benefit from direct access to the landscaped garden, and others offer picturesque views of the beautiful outdoor space. The stunning garden is a popular spot for Residents to catch up with friends and family in the sunshine, and many enjoy tending to the flowerbeds and relaxing while listening to the birds sing.

St Clare’s Court also offers a comprehensive activities programme for Residents to enjoy, including arts and crafts, baking, local sightseeing, and relaxing pamper sessions in the home’s on-site hairdressing salon. All activities are designed to help stimulate the mind, body and soul.

The kind care team will deliver all the specialist care and support services that Residents and their loved ones require. Personalised care plans consider not only medical, personal and dietary needs, but also the individual’s likes, dislikes and religious preferences to help promote the wellbeing of all Resident
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 58 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

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

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1224

These prices are only a guideline, please contact St Clare's Court Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Laura Langridge (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 60+

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (58)

St Clare's Court Care Home Reviews (110)

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St Clare's Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Clare's Court Care Home has 110 reviews.

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Review from Anne W (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum spent 15 months at St Clare's from December 2023 to February 2025. Her care within that time was excellent. The facilities and rooms were lovely, but above all what makes St Clare's very special are the warm and welcoming staff who cared for my mum as if she was family. Nothing was too much trouble,
and for a year we were able to enjoy a family and watch her blossom as she regained her love for dancing and socialising instead of being her full time carers. It was so reassuring to walk away each day knowing she was so well cared for. I can never thank St Clare's enough for making her last years so special for us all.
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Review from S W (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very pleasant care home as soon as you come through the door you get a warm welcome. The residents are always doing something organised by the activities coordinator. My dad is a resident and has been for over a year, he is happy, well fed and content. They have a mini bus and go out once a fortnight
on trips, which my dad enjoys.
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Review from G C (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother continues to receive excellent care at St. Clare's Court Care Home. She recently required a referral to a district nurse and subsequent hospital appointment. This was dealt with extremely quickly by St. Clares in getting her the care she required. Her general care is very good and all the
staff show her kindness and respect. She enjoys the stimulation of the various activities and company of other residents.
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Review from M R (Son of Resident) published on 31 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Clare's Court was the first home we viewed for my mother - and we knew with the first meeting with the manager it was perfect - in every way - my mother has settled; engaged with friends (the golden girls!) It shows in her behaviour and physical health improvement how happy she is. My wife and I
cannot express to all the staff how grateful we are for the exemplary care you provide.
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Review from L S (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was able to come and spend Christmas lunch with Dad. It was very nice, and I was made to feel welcome.
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Review from Jim R (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 31 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Place is nice, treated well. At first, was not wanting to be here, but now I don't want to leave. Enjoy socialising with other residents and activities over the past few months. Loved me trip to see the Flying Scotsman.
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Review from J H (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This care home has looked after me as much as my mum.
Staff could not be more caring.
The rooms are lovely and homely.
Mum has now settled in well.
Very happy to recommend it.
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Review from Ashley S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In the lead-up to Christmas the staff went above and beyond to make the home feel special and Christmassy for all residents and families. The outside light and inflatable decorations were brilliant. All Christmas activities were brilliant and well thought out. Families were encouraged to attend with
their relatives.
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Review from T W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 30 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love visiting the home in December.
The home is always decorated beautifully.
There are always lots of activities taking place.
On one occasion we visited after tea time, and there were carol singers. My mother-in-law was taken downstairs with other residents, and they had such a lovely during.
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Review from Veronica H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 26 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the staff and how they helped to ease her into the care home.
Managers are always amazing and answer any of my queries.
Happy that my mother-in-law appears happy and content.
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Review from Trevor T (Son of Resident) published on 25 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This care home is undoubtedly the best home not only in Newton-Aycliffe but the whole of the country, with the best staff who give my mam the care she needs and a very friendly atmosphere. Thank you to them all.
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Review from R G (Grandson of Resident) published on 22 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very professional staff, warm welcoming. The home has a high standard of cleanliness. The rooms are spacious and modern. The most important thing is the residents are well cared for and extremely happy.
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Review from Sue S (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The move of a loved one into residential care is a difficult and worrying process.
The team at St Clare's Court have worked hard to ensure it can be as smooth as possible.
The care provided since and the attitude of the staff stand out and have left us reassured that we made the best choice.
Fabulous
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Review from Philip C (Son of Resident) published on 22 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Making the difficult decision to place Mam in a home was made easier with the help and support of the staff. As a family, we feel Mam is safe and getting the support she needs. We have been accepted into the home's family, so much so, that I have been Santa Clause for several events and provided cakes
for open days.
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Review from J M (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been a resident at St Clare's for over five years. The staff are amazing. They cater for her every need and always keep me informed of any issues. They have become extended family to us. I couldn't ask for a more caring environment for my mum.
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Review from L S (Friend of Resident) published on 10 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic home. Lovely, warm atmosphere. Christmas decorations were fabulous and had included some of the residents' own handy work. Looks like lots of fun over the festive period. Staff members are very welcoming and friendly.
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Review from John H (Son of Resident) published on 14 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fab, lights are beautiful. Happy that my mother is happy.
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Review from C L (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding in every way.
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Review from Maryk C (Relative of Resident) published on 13 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always a pleasure every time I visit. Always feel welcomed from all the staff. The fireworks and Christmas light switch-on were fabulous.
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Review from Peter A (Friend of Resident) published on 13 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My family friend is in the home, I visit every week. What a beautiful home. The staff are kind and very friendly. The events they put on are outstanding not only for the residents but families and the community. For anyone looking for a home, you can not find better from the housekeepers, carers all
the way to the manager - Outstanding.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.931)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10 for St Clare's Court 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 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 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 4.931 for St Clare's Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (313 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 332 Ratings = 4.931
  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 St Clare's Court Care Home is based on 28 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 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 58 registered maximum number of service users is 11.6, which has been reached with 28 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.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 5 Jan 2018

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Frequently Asked Questions about St Clare's Court Care Home

What types of Care is St Clare's Court Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care & Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does St Clare's Court Care Home have?

There are 58 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at St Clare's Court Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is St Clare's Court Care Home to the centre of Newton Aycliffe?

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

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