Care Homes in Durham: compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support
Compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support across Durham, then pressure-test costs, quality, inspection freshness and local risk before you shortlist.
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What the Durham care market looks like before you shortlist
A compact view of the local supply, CQC quality, costs, care types and provider-record coverage before the full directory list.
Homes analysed
19
Open care home records currently covered in Durham.
CQC quality mix
100% Good+
1 Outstanding, 16 Good, 0 Requires Improvement and 0 Inadequate homes.
View evidenceWeekly cost range
£857 residential
£890 nursing average; compare home-level fees before shortlisting.
View evidenceProvider-record coverage
89% covered
17 homes have provider-record data; 7 have public-record questions to check.
View evidenceCare type split
12 residential
8 nursing homes and 13 dementia-care signals in the city evidence set.
Strongest local area
DH1
8 homes, 100% Good+.
View evidenceUse these signals to decide where to look first; always verify current fees, availability and care suitability with the individual home before committing.
Durham Care Home Market
Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data
Above the national average — most families here have strong options
More affordable than many areas — good value may be available
What the local care home market looks like in Durham
Across Durham and surrounding areas
More affordable than many areas — good value may be available
Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections
Based on public provider records found for 17 homes
18 homes currently lack a registered manager
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Durham care homes
Durham homes rate strongest on Caring and weakest on Effective.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
100% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Provider Record Questions
Public company-record signals across company-backed care homes in Durham. These are prompts to check, not financial ratings.
Based on public provider records · 17 homes analysed
Durham Market Analysis 2026
Registered care homes for older adults across Durham and surrounding areas.
Of homes meet the quality standard — giving your family strong choice in Durham.
Of homes currently lack a registered manager — ask about this during your visit, as it affects day-to-day oversight.
Have provider-record questions worth checking before you commit. 54% of 13 analysed homes had no material provider-record points in the records reviewed.
Average inspection age. 0% of homes inspected within the last 2 years.
Care Standards in Durham
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 19 homes
Overall quality
100%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
14 homes
Physical Disability support (74%)
Food hygiene
4.8/5
16 homes with FSA data
Provider records
89%
have provider-record data
Specialist Care Coverage
14 (74%)
Physical Disability
13 (68%)
Dementia
8 (42%)
Learning Disability
8 (42%)
Sensory Impairment
7 (37%)
Mental Health
Food Hygiene
16 of Durham homes assessed
Provider Records
17 of 19 homes with public records
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Care Homes by Durham Area
Care homes across Durham's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
DH1
DH1 is a local Durham postcode district with 8 listed homes, including 3 nursing homes and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.
8 care homes available
DH7
DH7 is a local Durham postcode district with 7 listed homes, including 4 nursing homes and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.
7 care homes available
County Durham 027
County Durham 027 is a local Durham postcode district with 4 listed homes, including 1 nursing home and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.
4 care homes available
All 19 Homes Analysed
Every care home in our Durham database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
Why families in Durham use RightCareHome
Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious
Without independent analysis
- 19 homes to compare manually
- Outdated directory data from years ago
- Commission-driven recommendations
- Hidden quality and safety issues
With RightCareHome
- A clearer view of where quality, cost and risk differ before you check any one home
- Independent scoring built from regulatory, review and financial evidence
- 100% independent, zero commissions
- A better starting point before you verify or compare specific homes
Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Durham
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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Care type, cost and postcode signals in Durham
Use these local signals to compare nursing, residential and dementia care in Durham, then narrow the directory to the homes that best match your family's needs.
Nursing homes in Durham
Clinical nursing care is listed across 8 homes in Durham.
Residential care homes in Durham
Residential care is the broadest local comparison set, with 12 homes tracked.
Dementia care in Durham
13 homes publish specialist dementia care signals in Durham.
Where Durham looks strongest
Strong CQC mix
100% Good+
17 rated homes are covered, including 1 Outstanding and 16 Good homes.
Care-type depth
12 residential · 8 nursing
13 homes also publish dementia care signals in the current Durham dataset.
Care-type fee split
£857 / £890
Residential and nursing averages are available separately, so families can compare care-type cost differences before shortlisting.
Provider-record coverage
89% covered
17 homes have provider-record data; 7 have public-record questions to check.
Local evidence summary
CQC quality mix
100% Good+
1 Outstanding, 16 Good, 0 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate homes in the current CQC mix.
Inspection freshness
0% recent
Average latest inspection age is 61 months, so older CQC results need extra checking.
Care home costs
£874/week
Residential averages £857/week; nursing averages £890/week.
Funding gap
£17/week
Typical private fees sit above the council benchmark by about £884 per year.
Provider records
89% checked
17 homes have provider-record data; 7 have public-record questions to check.
Strongest neighbourhood signals
Postcode and neighbourhood coverage
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RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Durham
Score 0–10 · updated monthly
CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and provider-record context — to surface homes that are worth a closer look today, not just at the last inspection.
CQC inspection rating
40%The official Care Quality Commission rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.
Online reviews
30%Average star rating from verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
CQC trend
15%Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.
Provider records
15%Dated public provider records, where available. We show useful questions and information gaps, not a credit rating or prediction.
Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.
The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest CQC inspection report before making a decision.
Durham homes that look strongest on current public evidence
Not a sponsored listing. These homes rise to the top on current CQC, review, trend and provider-record signals.
Hawthorn House, Durham
Bowburn Care Centre, Durham
Nevilles Court, Durham
St Margaret's Care Home, Durham
St Aiden's Cottage, Durham
Abbotts Court Care Home, Durham
Belmont Grange Nursing and Residential Home, Durham
Kingsway Nursing Home, Durham
Langley Park Care Home, Durham
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