Acorn Grange
Residential care home · Ferryhill
Vicarage Road, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9HU
Run by Manor Care Home Group
- GoodCQC · May 2023
- 8.0Our score
- Beds46
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01740 656976
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 17 May 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Acorn Grange
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-18246460994
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Acorn Grange
Acorn Grange offers residential and dementia care for older people in County Durham, with 24-hour care and both permanent and short-term respite arrangements. The home is divided over two floors and provides 46 private bedrooms, some with en-suite facilities.
Residents can use the sensory room, join activities and entertainment, and spend time in the home’s grounds. Families are encouraged to visit before deciding, with no fixed visiting times. Special diets can be accommodated, and residents can continue social activities outside the home. The service includes permanent and short-term respite care alongside longer-term residential support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Ferryhill
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenlands Care HomeFerryhill | 1.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Broom LodgeFerryhill | 1.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The DurhamGate Care HomeSpennymoor | 2.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The DurhamGate Care HomeSpennymoor | 2.1 miles | |||
| Bowburn Care CentreDurham | 2.1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Manor Care Home Group
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington ManorDarlington | Good | 7.4 | |
| Ella McCambridgeNewcastle upon Tyne | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Garden LodgeNewcastle upon Tyne | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 46 private bedrooms
- Sensory room
- Permanent or respite stays
Suits: Older people needing residential or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Vicarage Road, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9HU
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Questions families ask
Do they offer respite care?
Yes. Respite care is available in all of their homes.
Is an assessment needed before moving into the care home?
Yes. Anyone considering a move into the home needs an assessment so they can check that individual needs can be met.
Can they provide special diets?
Yes. They cater for special diets, including diabetic diets and other specific requirements.
Can family and friends visit at any time?
Yes. There are no fixed visiting times, so family and friends can visit when it suits them.
Can residents keep their own GP?
Yes, if the doctor is willing to visit the care home. They will make the necessary arrangements.
How much does Acorn Grange cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Acorn Grange for its weekly fee. As a guide, County Durham council paid on average £1,094 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.