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Denehurst Nursing Home

Merrington Lane, Ferryhill, DL17 8NL

Nursing home · 37 beds · Seaham Care

Street view · 2023
Street view · 2023 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,406
CQC rating
Good
February 2023
Beds
37
with nursing
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical nursing home in County Durham
£1,406a week

About £73,112 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,812 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,344a week

A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day

A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,457 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Ferryhill
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 Denehurst Nursing Home

Denehurst Nursing Home is a nursing home in Ferryhill, in the County Durham council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 37 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and people with a physical disability. It is run by Seaham Care, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2015.

At its latest inspection, published February 2023, the CQC rated Denehurst Nursing Home 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.

Denehurst Nursing Home 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 Denehurst Nursing Home include Tenlands Care Home, Broom Lodge and The DurhamGate Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Nursing care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Physical disabilities

Registration

Registered with CQC
January 2015
Latest CQC rating
Good (February 2023)
Council area
County Durham
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind care, but electronic care records needed improvement.

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

Denehurst Nursing Home 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 Denehurst Nursing Home

How much does Denehurst Nursing Home cost?

Denehurst Nursing Home 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 Denehurst Nursing Home?

The Care Quality Commission rated Denehurst Nursing Home Good in February 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Denehurst Nursing Home provide nursing care?

Yes. Denehurst Nursing Home is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.

Does Denehurst Nursing Home offer dementia care?

Yes. Denehurst Nursing Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Denehurst Nursing Home have?

Denehurst Nursing Home is registered for up to 37 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 introduced herself to Mum every time she was caring for her and responded very quickly to Mum if she was distressed in the night.”
Judith W., about Petty Tutsirai C.
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.

Tenlands Care Home, Ferryhill

Tenlands Care Home

Ferryhill, DL17 · 1.3 km · 40 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialDementiaStrong Life Care (Tenlands)
Fee not published
Area typical £1,193 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Ferryhill

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

Broom Lodge

Ferryhill, DL17 · 1.9 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialAction for Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,193 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
The DurhamGate Care Home, Spennymoor

The DurhamGate Care Home

Spennymoor, DL16 · 2.2 km · 66 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaCare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,193 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week

See all 2 care homes run by Seaham Care