Children's Care Homes in County Durham
6 care homes offering children's care in County Durham, County Durham
Official CQC data snapshot: July 2026. Confirm current support, fees and vacancies directly with each home.
Children's Care Homes snapshot for County Durham
A factual snapshot calculated from the homes listed below. Ratings describe CQC evidence at the time of assessment; bed figures describe registered capacity, not current vacancies.
- registered homes
- 6
- Good or Outstanding
- 100%
- offer nursing care
- 0
- median registered beds
- 6
in this directory snapshot
6 of 6 homes with an overall rating
including homes offering both residential and nursing care
based on 6 homes with capacity data
What children's care support can include
Children’s residential services must combine safe care with education, development and family involvement. Check that the service is designed for the child’s age, needs and legal care plan.
What to check before choosing
- Strong safeguarding, staffing and behaviour-support arrangements
- Coordination with education, health professionals and family or carers
- Age-appropriate routines, activities, privacy and preparation for transitions
Map of the results shown on this page
Children's Care Homes in County Durham
1–6 of 6
East Dene Court
Melbury Street, Seaham
County Durham
Mowbray House
High Hope Street, Crook
County Durham
The Daltons
Dalton le Dale, Seaham
County Durham
Mill House
Barley Mill Road, Shotley Bridge, Consett
County Durham
River Cottage
5 Shotley Grove Road, Shotley Bridge, Consett
County Durham
NEAS, Short Term Residential Breaks
New Warlands Farm, Holmside, Edmondsley, Durham
County Durham
Choosing Children's Care in County Durham
When selecting a care home offering children's care, consider the CQC rating, the home's experience with specific needs, staffing arrangements, and location. We recommend visiting the home in person and reading the full CQC inspection report before making a decision. The homes listed here are present in the CQC data snapshot; inclusion is not a recommendation or guarantee of availability.