Care homes in Durham

The Dispensary supports people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, physical disabilities and other complex care requirements. Its wider organisation provides independent-living and health and social-care services across residential, supported-living and community settings, with support tailored to individual needs and aspirations.

The service aims to help people move towards greater independence and community living through flexible,…

Abbotts Court Care Home provides residential, nursing and dementia care for older people and younger adults in Durham. The home is part of Landona House Care Group, an independent family-run provider offering long-term, intermediate, respite and day care. Support ranges from help with everyday activities to 24-hour nursing or specialist dementia care.

Care plans are tailored to each resident, with relatives encouraged to contribute to decisions…

Bowburn Care Centre supports older people and adults with dementia, mental health needs, physical disabilities or sensory impairment in a residential setting. It also records support for younger adults and offers short-term respite care, day care and longer-term placements.

Admissions begin with a conversation and assessment with the home manager. Residents can join arts and crafts, flower arranging, games and donkey therapy, while the home also…

Residential, dementia and respite care are available at Langley Park Care Home for older people, younger adults and people with physical disabilities. The Durham home is an active, supportive setting, with care organised around residents’ individual needs.

Its care offer includes support for people living with dementia as well as longer-term residential care and shorter respite stays.

Melbury Court offers residential, nursing and specialist dementia care for older people with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairment. The home forms part of HC-One, whose wider care provision includes residential, nursing, dementia and respite services.

HC-One’s care-home approach focuses on supporting people to lead their best possible life, with specialist advice available for families choosing care.

St Aidan Lodge provides residential and residential-dementia care for older people in Durham city. The family-owned home supports residents with day-to-day care while helping them remain comfortable, respected and involved in their own routines.

Its care offer is focused on older people, including those living with dementia, with personalised support delivered by the home’s team.

Residential, dementia and nursing care for older people is available at St Margaret's Care Home in Crossgate. The home is registered to support people with dementia, physical disabilities and younger adults, with care options intended for changing needs and longer-term support.

As part of HC-One, St Margaret's sits within a wider care-home network offering residential, nursing, dementia and respite services.

Valdigarth provides 24-hour residential care for adults with learning disabilities in a small 10-bedroom home. Care is tailored through person-centred plans that reflect preferred routines, likes and dislikes, domestic tasks, important relationships and individual goals.

Residents can take part in arts and crafts, gardening, baking and community outings, with support to maintain independence and participate in local events.

Nursing and dementia care at Kingsway Nursing Home supports older people and adults with complex needs in Durham. The registered care scope also covers learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and sensory impairment, including younger adults.

The home provides nursing care alongside residential, dementia and respite support. Its person-centred approach is intended to reflect each resident’s medical, physical, emotional and…