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Nursing homes in County Durham

57 of the 146 care homes in County Durham are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 46 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 £1,217 a week, about £63,284 a year, based on 4 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,198 to £1,245. That is close to 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, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.

Dementia careFees published

Melbury Court

Durham, DH1 · 88 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelltower
Care home fees
from £1,286 a week
No reviews yet

Aycliffe Care Home

Newton Aycliffe, DL5 · 54 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaAkari Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,217 a week
No reviews yet

Brancepeth Court

Crook, DL15 · 49 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaBondcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,217 a week
No reviews yet

Defoe Court

Newton Aycliffe, DL5 · 41 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWT HI OpCo 1
Fee not published
Area typical £1,217 a week
No reviews yet

Typical nursing homes fees in County Durham

Based on 57 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.

Nursing care
£1,217 a week
Usually £1,198 to £1,245 · 4 homes with fees

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Common questions

How much do nursing homes in County Durham cost?

Nursing homes in County Durham typically charge £1,217 a week, usually between £1,198 and £1,245. 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 County Durham?

57 of the 146 CQC-registered care homes in County 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 County 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 County 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.