Mental health care homes in County Durham

Eden House offers residential and residential dementia care for older people in Bishop Auckland. The home is currently welcoming new residents and is designed for people who need ongoing support with daily living, personal care and the routines of a care home. Its service is suited to families looking for a dedicated residential setting rather than nursing provision.

Daily life includes communal activities, social contact and access to outdoor…

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.

Holly Lodge Care Home offers residential and dementia care for older people in a purpose-built 41-bed facility in Shildon. The home also supports people who need respite care or emergency admissions, with different care types matched to individual needs.

Its approach centres on getting to know each resident’s routines, preferences and interests, while providing activities and support with daily living.

Mowbray House supports younger adults and children with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, autism and associated complex needs within residential care. Its service model aims to promote independence, wellbeing and essential life skills.

Residents can receive structured support towards more independent living through single-person or group residential arrangements.

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,…

Adults with physical disabilities, dementia, mental health needs or symptoms associated with old age can receive residential support at Abbeyvale Care Centre. The service provides person-centred care for people who need help with daily living in a supported setting.

Abbeyvale forms part of National Care Group, whose wider services include residential care and supported living.

Bishopsgate Lodge Care Home supports older people and younger adults through residential and nursing care, including dementia support and care for physical disabilities, mental health and sensory impairment. Longer-term placements and shorter stays after hospital treatment are also part of the group’s wider care offer.

Care packages range from help with daily activities to 24-hour nursing and specialist dementia support.

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 care for older people is available at Grampian Court in Peterlee. The home also provides residential care, supporting people who need help with everyday living in a registered care setting.

Grampian Court is part of HC-One’s wider care network, which includes residential, nursing, dementia and respite services. Its own registration covers care without nursing, so families can distinguish its offer from nursing homes.

Kings Court Care Home provides specialist residential, respite and day care for older people in Barnard Castle. It offers residential care, dementia care, respite care and end-of-life care, within a care home registered without nursing.

The home’s facilities include an activities room, hair and beauty salon, music room and church services. Its care information also explains how needs assessments, funding arrangements and personal preferences are…

Kings Court Care Home provides specialist residential, respite and day care for older people in Barnard Castle, including dementia and end of life care. The home combines daily personal support with activities and social opportunities intended to help residents maintain meaningful routines.

On-site facilities include an activities room, hair and beauty salon, music room and church services.