The Manor House Barnard Castle
Residential care home · Barnard Castle
The Manor House, John Street, Barnard Castle, DL12 8ET
Run by Anchor Hanover Group
- GoodCQC · Jan 2022
- 7.4Our score
- Beds76
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01833 630555
Inspectors asked it to improve: Effective
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 28 January 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Manor House Barnard Castle
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-7079329691
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Manor House Barnard Castle
The Manor House Barnard Castle provides residential and dementia care in a retirement home and residential care setting. It also offers respite care and short breaks, with pre-assessment used to understand whether the home can meet a prospective resident’s care needs.
Families can arrange an in-person or virtual show round before moving in, and residents can bring selected possessions to make their room familiar. The provider also describes support for visits into the local area and regular involvement from family and friends. Residential care and dementia care makes the home relevant to people comparing general older-person care with dementia provision.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Barnard Castle
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaconsfield CourtBarnard Castle | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Kings Court Care HomeBarnard Castle | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Kings Court Care HomeBarnard Castle | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bowe's Court Care HomeBishop Auckland | 8.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lyons Court Care HomeBishop Auckland | 8.1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Anchor Hanover Group
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elderwood Residential HomeDarlington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Wynyard WoodsBillingham | Good | 8.0 | |
| MillbeckStockton-on-Tees | Good | 8.0 | |
| Kirkley LodgeMiddlesbrough | Good | 8.0 | |
| NorthbourneGateshead | Good | 8.0 | |
| Borrage HouseRipon | Good | 7.4 | |
| Gills TopSkipton | Good | 8.0 | |
| CranleaNewcastle upon Tyne | Good | 8.0 | |
| PalmersdeneJarrow | Good | 8.0 | |
| Skelton CourtSaltburn-by-the-sea | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Mill HouseSkipton | Good | 7.4 | |
| The Manor House HarrogateHarrogate | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- In-person or virtual show rounds
- Respite and short breaks
Ask about
- A pre-assessment is arranged before moving in
Suits: Older people needing residential or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
The Manor House, John Street, Barnard Castle, DL12 8ET
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Questions families ask
How much does The Manor House Barnard Castle cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Manor House Barnard Castle 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask The Manor House Barnard Castle 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). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.