Care Homes in County Durham

Care-home types in County Durham

Care homes in County Durham: frequently asked questions

How many care homes are there in County Durham?

There are 23 CQC-registered care homes in County Durham: 12 are registered for residential care and 11 for nursing care (0 are registered for both). Figures are real Care Quality Commission records, as of 2026-06-12.

What is the difference between a residential and a nursing home in County Durham?

A residential home provides accommodation and personal care (help with washing, dressing, meals and medication). A nursing home additionally has registered nurses on site 24 hours a day for residents with medical needs. In County Durham, 12 homes are residential-only, 11 are nursing-only, and 0 are registered for both, as of 2026-06-12.

Who runs the care homes in County Durham?

The 23 care homes in County Durham are run by 21 distinct registered operators (provider companies). The largest by number of homes is MMCG (CCH) (2) Limited (2 homes). Each operator is a company you can look up on Companies House to check it is still active. Data as of 2026-06-12.

How can I check if a care home in County Durham is safe?

Every care home in County Durham is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which rates each home Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Look up a specific home's current rating and full inspection report at cqc.org.uk, and check the operating company's status on Companies House. This directory links both. CQC does not use a star or 0–5 score, so we never show a numeric rating — always read the home's own CQC report. Data as of 2026-06-12.

When were care homes in County Durham last inspected?

The most recent CQC inspection on record for a care home in County Durham is dated 5 June 2026. CQC inspects on a risk-based cycle, so different homes are inspected at different times — always check the individual home's latest report on cqc.org.uk. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Care homes by area in County Durham

• DH18 homes

Largest care-home operators in County Durham

• MMCG (CCH) (2) Limited2 homes
• Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd2 homes
• Leazes Hall Care Home Limited1 home
• Trims Gym Limited1 home
• Young Foundations Limited1 home
• Rayson Homes Limited1 home
• Kingsway Care Home Limited1 home
• Arlington Care Group Limited1 home

Each operator is a registered company — look it up on Companies House to confirm it is active before placing a relative.

CQC-registered care homes in County Durham

• Rose LodgeResidentialCarers Way, Cobblers Lane, DL5 4SE · DL5 4SEOperated by MMCG (CCH) (2) Limited
  01325304156CQC record updated 27 January 2026
• Kensington HallResidentialFront Street, DH6 2TG · DH6 2TGOperated by Potensial Limited
  01915170101CQC record updated 27 January 2026
• Richmond CourtNursingHall Lane, Willington, DL15 0PW · DL15 0PWOperated by Bondcare Willington Limited
  01388745675CQC record updated 15 January 2026
• Bethany House Care HomeNursingVillage Close, Woodham Way, DL5 4UD · DL5 4UDOperated by Objectquest Limited
  01325300950CQC record updated 7 January 2026
• Peterlee Care HomeNursingWestcott Road, SR8 5JE · SR8 5JEOperated by Popular Care Ltd
  01915180447CQC record updated 26 November 2025
• The DispensaryResidentialSherburn House, Sherburn, DH1 2SH · DH1 2SHOperated by Swanton Care & Community (Autism North) Limited
  01913006850CQC record updated 15 August 2025
• Belmont Grange Nursing and Residential HomeNursingBroomside Lane, DH1 2QW · DH1 2QWOperated by Merrywell Care (Belmont Grange) Ltd
  01913849853CQC record updated 21 February 2023
• Beddell HouseResidentialSherburn House, DH1 2SE · DH1 2SEOperated by Sherburn House Charity
  01913720421CQC record updated 16 December 2022
• St Margaret's Care HomeNursingSt Margarets Garth, Crossgate, DH1 4DS · DH1 4DSOperated by HC-One Limited
  01913868949CQC record updated 6 October 2022
• St Aidan Lodge Residential Care HomeResidentialFront Street, Framwellgate Moor, DH1 5BL · DH1 5BLOperated by Ideal Care (North) Limited
  01913709691CQC record updated 27 March 2021

Showing a sample of contactable homes from the 23 registered in County Durham. For the full register and each home's current CQC rating, see cqc.org.uk.