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Murton Grange

Knaresborough Road, Murton, Seaham, SR7 9RQ

Residential care home · 10 beds · Swanton Care and Community

Street view · 2026
Street view · 2026 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,193
CQC rating
Good
July 2023
Beds
10
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in County Durham
£1,193a week

About £62,010 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,385 a week

PrimeCarersA 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.

See live-in carers near Seaham
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 Murton Grange

Murton Grange is a residential care home in Seaham, in the County Durham council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 10 residents. It provides care for younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Swanton Care and Community, which operates 23 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published July 2023, the CQC rated Murton Grange 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.

Murton Grange 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 Murton Grange include Trinity House, Church View (Murton) and The Village Nursing and Care Home @ Murton, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Younger adults
  • Learning disabilities

Registration

Brand
Swanton Care and Community
Registered with CQC
December 2010
Latest CQC rating
Good (July 2023)
Council area
County Durham
Town
Seaham
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?
Outstanding
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 exceptionally responsive, safe and well-managed care, with strong support for people's independence and quality of life.

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

Murton Grange 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 Murton Grange

How much does Murton Grange cost?

Murton Grange 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 Murton Grange?

The Care Quality Commission rated Murton Grange Good in July 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Murton Grange provide nursing care?

No. Murton Grange is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Murton Grange offer dementia care?

Murton Grange is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the County Durham listing for homes that are.

How many residents does Murton Grange have?

Murton Grange is registered for up to 10 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.

Trinity House, Seaham

Trinity House

Seaham, SR7 · 0.0 km · 7 beds
CQC: Good
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 Seaham

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

See all 23 care homes run by Swanton Care and Community