Denehurst Nursing Home
Ferryhill, DL17 · 2.9 km · 37 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,193 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
CQC: Good
Chilton Care Centre
Durham Road, Chilton, DL17 0EX
Residential care home · 40 beds · St Philips Care
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,193
- CQC rating
- Good
- May 2026
- Beds
- 40
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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The typical residential home in County Durham
£1,193a week
About £62,010 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,385 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,080a week
The typical live-in carer near County Durham, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £113 a week less, £5,850 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,030 a week less than two places.
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47 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of County Durham
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Chilton Care Centre
Chilton Care Centre is a residential care home in Chilton, in the County Durham council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 40 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by St Philips Care, which operates 21 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published May 2026, the CQC rated Chilton Care Centre Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Chilton Care Centre has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in County Durham with a fee on record typically charge about £1,193 a week for residential care and £1,406 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 146 registered care homes in County Durham. The nearest to Chilton Care Centre include Denehurst Nursing Home, Broom Lodge and Bethany House Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- St Philips Care Limited
- Brand
- St Philips Care
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (May 2026)
- Council area
- County Durham
- Town
- Chilton
The CQC inspection, explained
Chilton Care Centre was inspected but not rated; inspectors found good infection control arrangements.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Chilton Care Centre has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in County Durham typically charge about £1,193 a week for residential care and £1,406 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,080 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Chilton Care Centre
How much does Chilton Care Centre cost?
Chilton Care Centre has not published its fees. Care homes in County Durham typically charge about £1,193 a week for residential care and £1,406 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Chilton Care Centre?
The Care Quality Commission rated Chilton Care Centre Good in May 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Chilton Care Centre provide nursing care?
No. Chilton Care Centre is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Chilton Care Centre offer dementia care?
Yes. Chilton Care Centre is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Chilton Care Centre have?
Chilton Care Centre is registered for up to 40 residents.
Care at home
47 live-in carers within about an hour of County Durham
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £960 to £1,210 a week. 42 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
Petty Tutsirai C.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 9 years caring
Based about 21 minutes from County Durham. Can care for a couple
Clemence K.
1 review
From £945 a week, 12 years caring
Based about 25 minutes from County Durham. Can care for a couple
Sithembiso S.
1 review
From £924 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 28 minutes from County Durham. Can care for a couple
Vetakumisa K.
2 reviews
From £1,096 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 34 minutes from County Durham. Can care for a couple
“Petty introduced herself to Mum every time she was caring for her and responded very quickly to Mum if she was distressed in the night.”
See live-in carers near County DurhamProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
47 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of County Durham
Live-in, a week
typically £1,080
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Broom Lodge
Ferryhill, DL17 · 2.9 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialAction for Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,193 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Bethany House Care Home
Newton Aycliffe, DL5 · 3.1 km · 31 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingObjectquest
Fee not published
Area typical £1,193 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week