Sensory impairment care homes in County Durham

Updated

County Durham has 34 sensory impairment care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 19 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 28 Good and 3 Requires improvement. 2 homes are not rated yet. County Durham council paid on average £1,094 a week for a residential care place and £697 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in County Durham (146)

County Durham at a glance

34on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good28
  • Requires improvement3
  • Not yet rated2
  • 91% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.9 / 10
  • Types of care94% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in County Durham on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

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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34 sensory impairment care homes in County Durham

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Eden House

Run by HC-One No.2 Limited

Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6EN
OutstandingCQC · Dec 2023
  • Residential
  • 53 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

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…

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Mowbray House

Run by Young Foundations Limited

High Hope Street, Crook, DL15 9JG
GoodCQC · Apr 2026
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Children
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

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.

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St Clare's Court

Run by HC-One No.2 Limited

Central Avenue, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 5QH
GoodCQC · Sept 2025
  • Residential
  • 58 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

St Clare's Court provides residential and residential dementia care for older people in Newton Aycliffe. The home is part of HC-One and welcomes new residents, with care designed for people who need a supported setting rather than living independently.

The wider service menu includes residential, nursing, dementia and respite care, although the local listing specifically identifies residential and residential dementia care.

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Beddell House

Run by Sherburn House Charity

Sherburn House, Durham, DH1 2SE
GoodCQC · Dec 2022
  • Residential
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 60 residents in Durham, run by Sherburn House Charity. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Belmont Grange Nursing and Residential Home

Run by Merrywell Care (Belmont Grange) Ltd

Broomside Lane, Durham, DH1 2QW
GoodCQC · Feb 2023
  • Nursing
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 30 residents in Durham, run by Merrywell Care (Belmont Grange) Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Benfield Hall Nursing Home

Run by Ara Care Benfield Hall Limited

155 Durham Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 5TH
GoodCQC · Nov 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 20 residents in Consett, run by Ara Care Benfield Hall Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Bishopsgate Lodge Care Home

Run by Landona House Limited

15 Hexham Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7PU
GoodCQC · Jun 2025
  • Nursing
  • 56 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

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.

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Bowburn Care Centre

Run by St Philips Care Limited

Durham Road, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AT
GoodCQC · Sept 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 80 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

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…

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Bowe's Court Care Home

Run by Durham Care Line Limited

Bowes Court, Stones End, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9RE
GoodCQC · Jul 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 23 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Care home with nursing for 23 residents in Bishop Auckland, run by Durham Care Line Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, younger adults, substance misuse and eating disorders.

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Devonshire House

Run by Devonshire House Care Limited

The Green, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9HW
GoodCQC · Feb 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 25 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 25 residents in Bishop Auckland, run by Devonshire House Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Grampian Court

Run by WT HI OpCo 1 Limited

Grampian Drive, Peterlee, SR8 2NT
GoodCQC · Aug 2023
  • Residential
  • 57 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

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.

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Hampton Manor

Run by Arlington Care Group Limited

Gloucester Road, Consett, DH8 7FA
GoodCQC · Feb 2026
  • Residential
  • 55 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Hampton Manor accommodates older people needing residential, dementia, respite or convalescent care in a modern, purpose-built home in Consett. It is part of Arlington Care Group, a family-led provider operating care homes across the North East.

The group presents its homes as settings focused on dignity, comfort and a warm welcome. Families can use its guidance on moving in, visiting, meals and funding when considering care.

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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
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

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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Langley House Care Centre

Run by Langley House Care Home Ltd

Sunderland Road, Horden, Peterlee, SR8 4NL
GoodCQC · Nov 2022
  • Residential
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Langley House Care Centre supports older people with residential care, including residents living with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairment. The home is in Horden, near Peterlee, and forms part of Ascot Care’s residential care group.

As well as longer-term accommodation, the home can arrange respite or day care when a family carer needs temporary support or an emergency creates a short-term need.

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Lindisfarne CLS Nursing

Run by Gainford Care Homes Limited

Whitehill Park, Chester Le Street, DH2 2EP
GoodCQC · Oct 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 56 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 56 residents in Chester-le-Street, run by Gainford Care Homes Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Lindisfarne CLS Residential

Run by Gainford Care Homes Limited

Whitehill Park, Chester Le Street, DH2 2EP
GoodCQC · May 2023
  • Nursing
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 30 residents in Chester-le-Street, run by Gainford Care Homes Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Lindisfarne Newton Aycliffe

Run by Gainford Care Homes Limited

Silverdale Place, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7DZ
GoodCQC · Feb 2025
  • Nursing
  • 56 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 56 residents in Newton Aycliffe, run by Gainford Care Homes Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Lindisfarne Seaham

Run by Gainford Care Homes Limited

King Edward Road, Seaham, SR7 7TY
GoodCQC · Oct 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 62 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 62 residents in Seaham, run by Gainford Care Homes Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Lyons Court Care Home

Run by Durham Care Line Limited

Stones End, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9RE
GoodCQC · Jun 2025
  • Nursing
  • 50 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Care home with nursing for 50 residents in Bishop Auckland, run by Durham Care Line Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Melbury Court

Run by HC-One No.2 Limited

Old Dryburn Way, Durham, DH1 5SE
GoodCQC · Apr 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 88 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

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.

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What to look for in sensory impairment care homes

  1. Accessible communication

    Accessible communication and staff confidence using the methods the person needs.

  2. Lighting

    Lighting, contrast, acoustics and layout adapted to residents.

  3. Support with hearing aids

    Support with hearing aids, visual aids and other assistive technology.

Questions families ask

What should sensory impairment care homes offer?

People with sight or hearing loss may need adapted communication, lighting, acoustics, signage or technology. Ask how the home identifies and records individual communication needs.

How many sensory impairment care homes are there in County Durham?

34 sensory impairment care homes in County Durham are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which sensory impairment care homes in County Durham are rated Outstanding?

Eden House.

How much does a care home cost in County Durham?

County Durham council paid on average £1,094 a week for residential care and £697 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,155 and £855. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

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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