Durham House Residential Care Home
Residential care home · Chester-le-Street
Mains Park Road, Chester le Street, DH3 3PU
Run by Premier Care Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Feb 2020
- 8.0Our score
- Beds31
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0191 387 1265
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 22 February 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Durham House Residential Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-108990568
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Durham House Residential Care Home
Person-centred residential support at Durham House Residential Care Home covers older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia or physical disabilities. The home is part of Premier Care Homes.
Staff training uses college-based, onsite, online and face-to-face learning, while families can receive advice about placement and the practical journey into long-term care. Physical and social care are brought together in a residential setting, with individual needs guiding support and family involvement continuing through the care journey. Family placement support gives relatives practical guidance when arranging long-term care.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Chester-le-Street
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Care HomeChester-le-Street | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Picktree Court Care HomeChester-le-Street | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| West House Care Home LimitedChester-le-Street | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lindisfarne CLS NursingChester-le-Street | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lindisfarne CLS ResidentialChester-le-Street | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Premier Care Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picktree Court Care HomeChester-le-Street | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Multiple staff training formats
- Family placement support
Ask about
- Registered as a care home without nursing
Suits: Families planning residential care for dementia or disability
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Mains Park Road, Chester le Street, DH3 3PU
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Questions families ask
Who is Durham House residential care for?
They support people with disabilities, children and older adults.
What training do staff receive at Durham House?
Staff receive repeated training through college-based, off-site, on-site, online and face-to-face courses.
How much does Durham House Residential Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Durham House Residential Care Home 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.