Bethany House Care Home
Newton Aycliffe, DL5 · 31 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
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Fee not published
Area typical £1,217 a week
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.
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Brandon Lodge Care Home
Durham, DH7 · 38 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,217 a week
Craigarran Care Home
Trimdon Station, TS29 · 44 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,217 a week
Kingsway Nursing Home
Durham, DH7 · 42 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,217 a week
The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home
Kelloe, DH6 · 31 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,217 a week
Yohden Hall Care Complex
Hartlepool, TS27 · 77 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,217 a week
Laurel Place
Bishop Auckland, DL14 · 38 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,217 a week
Lindisfarne Shotton
Durham, DH6 · 59 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,217 a week
Stanley Park
Stanley, DH9 · 71 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,217 a week
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
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.