Rose Lodge
Carers Way, Cobblers Lane, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4SE
Residential care home · 54 beds · Maria Mallaband Care Group

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,193
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- January 2026
- Beds
- 54
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £62,010 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,385 a 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.
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 Rose Lodge
Rose Lodge is a residential care home in Newton Aycliffe, in the County Durham council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 54 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Maria Mallaband Care Group, which operates 72 care homes in England. The home has been registered since October 2011.
At its latest inspection, published January 2026, the CQC rated Rose Lodge Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Rose Lodge 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 Rose Lodge include Woodham Grange, Woodham Lodge and Bethany House Care Home, 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
- Dementia care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- MMCG (CCH) (2) Limited
- Brand
- Maria Mallaband Care Group
- Registered with CQC
- October 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (January 2026)
- Council area
- County Durham
- Town
- Newton Aycliffe
Rose Lodge is rated Good overall, but inspectors rated Safe Requires Improvement because staff deployment and some safety checks were not always effective.
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
Rose Lodge 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 Rose Lodge
How much does Rose Lodge cost?
Rose Lodge 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 Rose Lodge?
The Care Quality Commission rated Rose Lodge Requires improvement in January 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Rose Lodge provide nursing care?
No. Rose Lodge is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Rose Lodge offer dementia care?
Yes. Rose Lodge is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Rose Lodge have?
Rose Lodge is registered for up to 54 residents.
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.”
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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