Care homes in Houghton-le-Spring

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Houghton-le-Spring has 17 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 5 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 16 Good and 1 Requires improvement.

Houghton-le-Spring at a glance

17on this list

Official rating
  • Good16
  • Requires improvement1
  • 94% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.9 / 10
How this list is ordered

Homes in Houghton-le-Spring are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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17 care homes in Houghton-le-Spring

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Elizabeth Fleming Care Home

Run by Marton Care Homes Ltd

Off Market Street, Hetton-le-hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9DY
GoodCQC · Nov 2022
  • Nursing
  • 36 beds

Elizabeth Fleming Care Home provides residential, dementia and respite care for older people and adults with physical disabilities, mental health needs or dementia. Its registered nursing home scope also includes younger adults.

The home is part of Marton Care Homes, whose wider offer includes residential and dementia care across the North East and other regions.

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Grangewood Care Centre

Run by Care UK Care Services Limited

Chester Road, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4RB
GoodCQC · Mar 2026
  • Residential
  • 50 beds

Grangewood Care Centre provides residential, dementia, respite and end-of-life care for older people. The home also offers a day club, giving people access to care, activities and social contact without moving into full-time residence.

Facilities include a garden, hair and beauty salon, reminiscence room and church services, while daily activities and outings support varied routines.

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Grangewood Care Centre

Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

Chester Road, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4RB
GoodCQC · Feb 2026
  • Residential
  • 50 beds

Grangewood Care Centre offers specialist residential and dementia care for older people in Houghton-le-Spring, with respite care also available. The home’s registered scope includes dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

On-site facilities include a garden, hair and beauty salon and reminiscence room, with church services also available.

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Holly House

Run by Education and Services for People with Autism Limited

Hall Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8DA
GoodCQC · Dec 2023
  • Residential
  • 8 beds

Autism-specific residential support sits within Holly House’s wider service for people with learning disabilities. ESPA’s multidisciplinary team works across residential, college, day and domiciliary services, bringing autism expertise into support planning while local community health teams retain responsibility for day and domiciliary healthcare.

The organisation also provides day and residential college placements, including full-time and…

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Lambton House

Run by Lambton House Ltd

New Lambton, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6DE
GoodCQC · Jul 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 57 beds

Residential care home for 57 residents in Houghton-le-Spring, run by Lambton House Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Pavillion Residential and Nursing Home

Run by Sanctuary Care Limited

North View Terrace, Colliery Row, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5NW
GoodCQC · Jun 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 68 beds

Care home with nursing for 68 residents in Houghton-le-Spring, run by Sanctuary Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Primrose Care Home

Run by Primrose Care Home Hetton Ltd

62-62A Station Road, Hetton Le Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0AT
GoodCQC · Jul 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 22 beds

Adults with dementia receive residential and respite care at Primrose Care Home, with individual care plans reviewed regularly around needs, wishes, relationships and interests. The home aims to promote independence and dignity while supporting residents to maintain family connections, develop friendships and take part in meaningful activities.

Practical mobility features include a passenger lift, specialist baths and hoists, helping residents…

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S E L F Limited - 14 Park View

Run by S.E.L.F. (North East) Limited

14 Park View, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9JH
GoodCQC · Dec 2024
  • Residential
  • 9 beds

Residential care home for 9 residents in Houghton-le-Spring, run by S.E.L.F. (North East) Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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S E L F Limited - 15 Park View

Run by S.E.L.F. (North East) Limited

15 Park View, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9JH
GoodCQC · Jul 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds

Residential care home for 8 residents in Houghton-le-Spring, run by S.E.L.F. (North East) Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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SELF Limited - 16 Park View

Run by S.E.L.F. (North East) Limited

16 Park View, Hetton le Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9JH
GoodCQC · Jul 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds

Residential care home for 8 residents in Houghton-le-Spring, run by S.E.L.F. (North East) Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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Springfield Care Home

Run by Springfield Care Sunderland Limited

Bunker Hill, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4TN
GoodCQC · Oct 2025
  • Residential
  • 50 beds

Short and long-term residential care at Springfield Care Home is available for elderly men and women in Houghton-le-Spring. The family-run home also provides residential social care, respite care and residential dementia care, with round-the-clock support.

Activities include walks, days out and group games, while hobbies and personal interests are considered within daily life.

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The Grange Care Home

Run by Herrington Grange Care Home Limited

South Burn Terrace, New Herrington, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7AW
GoodCQC · Dec 2024
  • Residential
  • 35 beds

Residential care home for 35 residents in Houghton-le-Spring, run by Herrington Grange Care Home Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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The Laurels

Run by Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd

Francis Way, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9EQ
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 50 beds

The Laurels provides residential, nursing and dementia care for older people in Houghton-le-Spring. Its care offer is suited to residents who need ongoing support with daily life, personal care or nursing needs, with a focus on maintaining comfort and dignity.

The home sits within Harbour Healthcare, whose services include dementia care, residential care and nursing care.

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Valley View and Penshaw House

Run by Roseberry Care Centres GB Limited

Back Lane, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7ER
GoodCQC · May 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 44 beds

Valley View and Penshaw House provides residential support for people who need assistance or companionship, including residents living with dementia, physical disabilities and other support needs. Its care teams use person-centred plans to match support to each resident’s requirements.

The service offers dementia care, nursing care, respite and end-of-life care across its wider care provision.

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Dairy Lane Care Centre

Run by Dairy Lane (St. Michael's) Limited

Dairy Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5EH
GoodCQC · Oct 2023
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 22 beds

Dairy Lane Care Centre offers residential, dementia and respite care for older people in a Victorian manor house near Houghton-le-Spring. Care plans reflect individual routines, preferences and histories, with families involved throughout the process.

Residents can personalise bedrooms with their own furniture and belongings. Fresh, home-cooked meals are prepared daily, with choices shaped by tastes and dietary needs.

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Paddock Stile Manor

Run by Indigo Care Services Limited

Philadelphia Lane, Newbottle, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4ES
GoodCQC · Jul 2019
  • Safe Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 40 beds

Paddock Stile Manor provides residential and nursing care for older people, including dementia nursing and short-term respite care. Support is tailored around each resident’s routines, preferences and individual needs, with an emphasis on dignity, independence and everyday wellbeing.

The home supports people requiring a longer stay as well as those needing a short break.

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Regents View

Run by Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd

Francis Way, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9EQ
Requires improvementCQC · Feb 2024
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 50 beds

Regents View provides nursing and residential care for older people, younger adults and people with mental health needs. Its registered scope also includes dementia care, giving families a setting for continuing support where nursing input may be required.

The home’s service information includes dementia care, residential care, nursing care and resident enrichment. It also provides guidance on financing care.

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Questions families ask

How many care homes are there in Houghton-le-Spring?

17 care homes in Houghton-le-Spring are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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