
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 experience at St Clare's Court has always been positive. Staff are well trained and very caring. Although my parent has dementia she responds to kindness and refers to the carers as her friends. Never easy to place a parent into care, but I am very happy that she is at St Clare's.
After a number of weeks in hospital my mother-in-law needed a place for palliative care. We found St Clare's having passed by a number of times. We called in without an appointment and were pleasantly surprised. It was a beautiful place, the staff and residents all seemed really happy, it was furnished beautifully, was spotlessly clean. Unfortunately, my mother-in-law only got to spend a few days at St Clare's. The staff during this difficult period were extremely professional, accommodating of any requests and couldn't do enough for us as a family. I couldn't recommend St Clare's highly enough.
The staff member was very kind, helpful and compassionate as we were all very upset. The rooms were very clean and the service users we met as we were looking round appeared very happy. All staff from all sectors were extremely kind, caring, helpful and knowledgeable, nothing was a problem to them. They went above and beyond to ensure mam and her family were all cared for. Unfortunately, mam spent a very short period of time at St. Clare's and we wish she had gone there sooner.
My Mam was diagnosed with terminal cancer and required 24-hour palliative care. I was very distressed at the thought of her needing to go into a care home as I was worried that she would not receive the same level of care that her family could give her at home. I soon realised that my mam could not have received better care anywhere else. The staff were all amazing and couldn't have done any more to make my mam, family and myself feel welcome. The standard of care was excellent and the staff remained professional as well as being approachable and friendly, the home itself was very clean and homely. I would not hesitate in recommending St. Clare's to anyone.
My mother, after almost 5 weeks in hospital from dementia related illnesses, was diagnosed with complications including lung and secondary cancers. She was, unfortunately, unable to return home and required 24-hour palliative care. We had only a short time to find a suitable care provider but were fortunate to locate St Clares in Newton Aycliffe. From our first inspection, the impression was excellent with very clean modern and well-maintained facilities, which were clearly kept at this standard by the very professional and personable staff. Who from the first meeting, were the most attentive and knowledgeable, of any I had met, in over two years of care user experience.
The attention to detail in everything the staff did meant we were all treated with the highest levels of dignity care and personal attention, which provided an exemplary experience, although over such a short time.
My husband enjoyed one weeks respite in St Claire's care home. He settled very well, and I would have no hesitation in taking him again, and when the day comes when I have to let him go full time care, that is where I would like him to go.
10/10 for all the staff from top to bottom. Well done St Claires care home.
I go into St Clare's regularly to see my parishioners, presently 6 but also a number of others who have since died. All my parishioners and their families spoke very highly of the standard of care that they receive. I have found the staff excellent, working above and beyond requirements, especially in care of the dying. The whole place is clean and welcoming, full of smiling and cheerful staff, always willing to help.
My 94-year-old father has recently become resident here and was very anxious about making the decision to leave his own home. But what an amazing home from home he now lives in. The staff and manager have been so helpful, thoughtful and supportive to me as a carer and to my dad in allowing him to make this decision. The building, gardens and furnishings are beautiful and my father enjoys having people around, food is great and he is comfortable and most importantly happy and relaxed.
I cannot thank the home enough for the care they gave to my late mother. Despite her having mobility problems and terminal cancer, the staff gave her excellent care, meeting her needs to a very high standard.
The residents are all happy and that is what counts.
St Clare's Court is a wonderful home and everyone is trying their best to keep up the standard. I know the new manager will do well in this home as he is a very likeable and helpful person.
During the days up to my nan's death they made it easy for us to be with her and as well as giving my nan incredible care, they also looked after us.
They have made us feel welcomed when we have popped in.
I can't fault a single thing - perfect.
thank you for everything.
Satisfactory.
The home provides a safe and loving environment for the residents and it gives everyone an opportunity to socialise, either in the lounge or by taking part in several activities that take place.
Overall the home is excellent and is a great place to live.
My Mam has been in St Clare's Court since February 2017 and I visit most days, the staff and members of management are top class and should be recommended for an award. Residents receive very good care and the home should have a higher compliance rating.
This is a lovely caring well decorated and maintained care home. The manager and all staff are friendly and welcoming towards both residents and their families. They are very professional in everything they do. Residents and their visitors are encouraged to take part in daily activities to help stimulate and socialise with one another. Food menus are in place to help encourage a varied healthy diet. My mum loves staying here and is making a lot of new friends. This certainly is a "friendly, caring, home from home".
Everyone is happy and the staff are treasures.
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...
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Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: HC-One
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: St Clare's Court Care Home
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: HC-One
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