St Clare's Court

St Clare's Court is a residential care home in Newton Aycliffe, in the County Durham council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 58 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Welltower, which operates 562 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2016.

At its latest inspection, published September 2025, the CQC rated St Clare's Court 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.

St Clare's Court charges £1,304 to £1,448 a week for care home fees, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £67,808 a year. It is about 9% above the typical residential fee in County Durham of £1,193 a week.

There are 146 registered care homes in County Durham. The nearest to St Clare's Court include Defoe Court, Wycliffe and Woodham Grange. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.