The Hawthorns
Nursing home · Peterlee
O'Neill Drive, Peterlee, SR8 5UP
Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
- OutstandingCQC · Feb 2023
- 8.8Our score
- Beds108
- Type of careNursing
- Phone0191 587 1251
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 2 February 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringOutstanding
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Hawthorns
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Outstanding
- Register number
- 1-125862704
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Hawthorns
The Hawthorns provides nursing, dementia and respite care for adults aged 18 and above, including people recovering from brain or spinal injuries and those with long-term neurological conditions. Its higher dependency floor supports complex neurological and respiratory care alongside rehabilitation.
The home also offers modified textured dishes, seasonal meals and daily dining shaped around residents’ needs. Care covers people under 65 as well as older adults, and the setting combines residential support with specialist neurological services. Specialist and complex neurological and respiratory care is central to the home’s role for people requiring higher levels of support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Peterlee
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne LodgePeterlee | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Grampian CourtPeterlee | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Peterlee Care HomePeterlee | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Unity HousePeterlee | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Langley House Care CentrePeterlee | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Briardene Care HomeBillingham | Outstanding | 9.6 | |
| Washington GrangeWashington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Appletree GrangeChester-le-Street | Good | 8.4 | |
| Springvale CourtGateshead | Good | 8.0 | |
| Harton GrangeSouth Shields | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| South ChowdeneGateshead | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bedewell GrangeHebburn | Good | 8.4 | |
| North ParkDarlington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hundens ParkDarlington | Good | 7.4 | |
| Chester CourtBedlington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Meadow ParkBedlington | Good | 8.4 | |
| Mount ValeNorthallerton | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Higher dependency floor
- Brain and spinal injury support
- Modified textured dishes available
Suits: Adults needing neurological or respiratory rehabilitation
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
O'Neill Drive, Peterlee, SR8 5UP
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Questions families ask
Do they provide care for adults aged 18 and over?
Yes. They provide care and rehabilitation for adults aged 18 and above who require specialist and complex neurological or respiratory care.
Do they care for people recovering from brain or spinal injuries?
Yes. They support people recovering from traumatic or non-traumatic brain or spinal injuries, including those with long-term neurological conditions and complex care needs.
How much does The Hawthorns cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Hawthorns 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.