Melbury Court
Durham, DH1 · 88 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,286 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Nursing homes in Durham
9 of the 19 care homes in Durham are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 6 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.
Nursing homes in County Durham typically cost £1,406 a week, about £73,112 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record. That is about 18% more than the typical residential fee in County Durham of £1,193. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee, direct to the home, if you are assessed as needing nursing care.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, typically costs £1,080 a week near County Durham and can look after a couple.
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
A 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 County Durham
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.
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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
Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home
Durham, DH7 · 41 beds
CQC: Good
Nursing care
from £1,350 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Abbotts Court Care Home
Durham, DH6 · 47 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,406 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Belmont Grange Nursing and Residential Home
Durham, DH1 · 30 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,406 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
St Aiden's Cottage
Durham, DH7 · 41 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,406 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
St Margaret's Care Home
Durham, DH1 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,406 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Brandon Lodge Care Home
Durham, DH7 · 38 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,406 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Kingsway Nursing Home
Durham, DH7 · 42 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,406 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Lindisfarne Shotton
Durham, DH6 · 59 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,406 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
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.
Typical fees in County Durham
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 146 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Nursing care
- £1,406
- Usually £1,378 to £1,410 a week3 homes
- Residential care
- £1,193
- Usually £1,177 to £1,210 a week4 homes
- Care home fees
- £1,286
- Usually £1,286 to £1,347 a week5 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,080
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Not enough nursing homes in Durham have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.
Common questions
How much do nursing homes in Durham cost?
Nursing homes in County Durham typically charge £1,406 a week. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many nursing homes are there in Durham?
9 of the 19 CQC-registered care homes in Durham are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Durham?
Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.
Will the council pay for nursing home care in Durham?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at County Durham council for a needs assessment.