
All staff have been fantastic throughout - caring, friendly and helpfulM G(Grandson of Resident/Service User)



All staff have been fantastic throughout - caring, friendly and helpfulM G(Grandson of Resident/Service User)



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...
Care Provided by St Clare's Court Care Home
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 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
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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St Clare's Court Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St Clare's Court 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- HC-One
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Emma Grebby (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (58)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (58)
St Clare's Court Care Home Reviews (117)
St Clare's Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.445) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Clare's Court Care Home has 117 reviews.
My mum is currently a resident at St Clare Court Nursing Home, and I couldn't be happier with the care she receives. Every member of staff plays a part in creating such a kind and supportive environment. From those who look after her laundry, to the nursing team, and especially the senior nurses, who are outstanding.
They not only meet her needs but ensure she is happy, comfortable and content, which means everything to my family. Recently, I had an administrative issue and was so impressed with how it was handled. The whole team, from clerical staff to the manager, worked behind the scenes to resolve it quickly and take the stress away from us once again.
No one hopes their loved one will need a nursing home, but I truly can't praise St Clare Court enough for their care, support and kindness.
Since the day my mother arrived at St Clares we have been over the moon with the service provided by everyone. Vicky saw to all our needs, the staff are excellent always getting my mother involved with activities they lay on. Can't praise the staff enough thank you.
St Clare's Court is truly outstanding - all of the staff go above and beyond to ensure that the residents receive high quality care. Words that spring to mind include - kind, caring, nurturing, respectful, trustworthy, honest and supportive.
My Gran has been a resident for just over 18 months and her care has been faultless from the day that she moved in. Everyone took time to get to know her, engaged her in many activities where she found herself a new lease and renewed love for life and supported her, and us as a family, through hard times of illness.
When visiting, we are always made to feel welcome and part of the St Clare's family. It is always a pleasure.
Thank you all for being caring superstars - it is very true that not all heroes wear capes but you all deserve one!
Mum was unwell on 12 March. Care shown by all staff was amazing. All staff from housekeeping to senior management are fully invested in wellbeing of all the residents. They go above and beyond to reassure both resident and family members. I cannot speak highly enough of this care home. Absolutely amazing!!
From her initial visit our mam felt welcome, relaxed and safe at st Clares. Over the following months her care has been exceptional and all the staff have been genuinely caring, thoughtful and professional. The variety of activities and opportunities mam has enjoyed and have helped her rediscover her fun side and enthusiasm for life. Her room is comfortable and she looks forward to meal times and the wide selection of menu. Our family feel reassured that our precious mam is in the right place and receiving the best standard of care.
5 star home what else can I say!
Most of all of staff are always very professional in what they do very good job done by all happy that mum is a resident in St Clare's.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I was able to come and spend Christmas lunch with Dad. It was very nice, and I was made to feel welcome.
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.
Staff could not be more caring.
The rooms are lovely and homely.
Mum has now settled in well.
Very happy to recommend it.
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.
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.
Managers are always amazing and answer any of my queries.
Happy that my mother-in-law appears happy and content.
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.
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.
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 team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 May 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- 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 (15) & Events (0)
- 04 Jun 2025
HC-One care homes across Britain are preparing to open their doors to welcome in visitors from their local communities to join them in this year’s Care Home Open Week celebrations...
- 20 Nov 2024
HC-One care homes across the UK are marking International Men’s Day on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, which aims to raise awareness of men’s wellbeing. HC-One resident’s wellbeing is a key...
- 18 Nov 2024
HC-One care homes across the UK took part in fundraising activities on Friday, November 15, to raise vital funds for BBC’s Children in Need. Children In Needs supports charities and...
There are no upcoming events for St Clare's Court Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: HC-One
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: St Clare's Court Care Home
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: HC-One
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for St Clare's Court Care Home.
Meet the Team (0)
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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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