Defoe Court
Nursing home · Newton Aycliffe
Defoe Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4JP
Run by WT HI OpCo 1 Limited
- GoodCQC · Sept 2017
- 8.4Our score
- Beds41
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01325 316316
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 22 September 2017
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringOutstanding
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Defoe Court
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-27789308067
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Defoe Court
Defoe Court is a care home with nursing in Newton Aycliffe (County Durham), registered with the Care Quality Commission for 41 residents. It is run by WT HI OpCo 1 Limited. The CQC register lists care for dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Newton Aycliffe
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WycliffeNewton Aycliffe | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Barbara'sNewton Aycliffe | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| ElmcroftNewton Aycliffe | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Clare's CourtNewton Aycliffe | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Oswald HouseNewton Aycliffe | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by WT HI OpCo 1 Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lothian House Care HomeSpennymoor | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| St Margaret's Care HomeDurham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Highfield (Stockton)Yarm | |||
| Grampian CourtPeterlee | Good | 8.0 | |
| Jack Dormand Care HomePeterlee | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| Stoneleigh Care HomeStanley | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ashton Grange Residential HomeSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Northview Lodge Nursing HomeSunderland | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| Orchard MewsNewcastle upon Tyne | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ashington GrangeAshington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Berry Hill Care HomeMansfield | Good | 7.4 | |
| Willow CourtLincoln | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Rated Outstanding by the CQC in the caring key question (inspection of 22 September 2017).
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Defoe Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4JP
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Questions families ask
How much does Defoe Court cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Defoe Court for its weekly fee. As a guide, County Durham council paid on average £697 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Defoe Court whether it takes residents funded by County Durham council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). In a nursing home the NHS also pays £267.68 a week towards the nursing care of residents assessed as needing it. People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.