The DurhamGate Care Home
Residential care home · Spennymoor
Durham Gate, Thinford, Spennymoor, DL16 6GF
Run by Adore Care Spennymoor Limited
- GoodCQC · Dec 2025
- 8.0Our score
- Beds66
- Type of careResidential
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 5 December 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The DurhamGate Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-18039295654
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The DurhamGate Care Home
The DurhamGate Care Home provides residential and dementia care for older people and adults with physical disabilities in Spennymoor. The home offers a modern setting with lounges, social spaces, activities and dining facilities designed to support everyday independence and participation.
Residents can take part in organised activities and outings, while the wider care approach encourages hobbies, interests and meaningful routines. The home also provides care planning and support when needs change, with fees and funding discussed through the admission process. Home-cooked food in three restaurants is one distinctive part of its daily-life offer.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Spennymoor
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The DurhamGate Care HomeSpennymoor | 0 miles | |||
| Tenlands Care HomeFerryhill | 1.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Denehurst Nursing HomeFerryhill | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lothian House Care HomeSpennymoor | 1.7 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Broom LodgeFerryhill | 2 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Three restaurant dining spaces
- Walking group and cinema
- Activities and outings
Suits: Residents wanting active residential or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Durham Gate, Thinford, Spennymoor, DL16 6GF
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Questions families ask
How do they assess care needs before moving in?
They arrange a care needs assessment before move-in to understand mobility, personal care, dietary and religious or cultural support needs. The outcome helps determine the care required and fees.
What activities do they offer in the care home?
They tailor activities to residents’ interests, including music sessions, baking, gentle exercise, arts and crafts, games, gardening, entertainers and outings.
How much does The DurhamGate Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The DurhamGate 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.