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Care homes in County Durham

There are 146 care homes registered with the CQC in County Durham, North East. 57 are nursing homes and 94 are registered for dementia care. 10 are rated Outstanding and 123 Good by the CQC.

Of the 4 homes with a fee on record, the typical residential fee is £1,193 a week, with the middle half of homes charging £1,177 to £1,210. Nursing care is typically £1,406 a week. A live-in carer at home typically costs about £1,120 a week across England and can look after a couple.

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Stay at home with a live-in carer near County Durham

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
Lindisfarne Ouston, Chester-le-Street

Lindisfarne Ouston

Chester-le-Street, DH2 · 57 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaGainford Care Homes
Nursing dementia care
£1,180 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Melbury Court, Durham

Melbury Court

Durham, DH1 · 88 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelltower
Care home fees
from £1,286 a week
No reviews yet
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.”
Judith W., about Petty Tutsirai C.
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

Nearby council areas

Costs and funding

Common questions

How much do care homes in County Durham cost?

The typical residential care home fee in County Durham is £1,193 a week, based on 4 homes with a fee on record. Nursing care is typically £1,406 a week. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.

How many care homes are there in County Durham?

146 care homes in County Durham are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

Will the council pay for a care home 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. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.