Sensory impairment care homes in Hartlepool

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Hartlepool has 5 sensory impairment care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 3 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 4 Good and 1 Requires improvement. Hartlepool council paid on average £922 a week for a residential care place and £957 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Hartlepool (27)

Hartlepool at a glance

5on this list

Official rating
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement1
  • 80% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.6 / 10
  • Types of care80% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Hartlepool 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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5 sensory impairment care homes in Hartlepool

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Sheraton Court

Run by HC-One No.2 Limited

Warren Road, Hartlepool, TS24 9HA
GoodCQC · Jul 2023
  • Residential
  • 80 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Sheraton Court supports older people and adults with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairment, with younger adults also included in its registered care provision. It offers residential care without nursing within the HC-One group.

The wider group provides residential, dementia and respite care. For families comparing settings, Sheraton Court’s registered scope is the key practical point: it covers several support needs, including…

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Stichell House

Run by The Greatham Foundation Ltd

The Hospital of God at Greatham, Greatham, Hartlepool, TS25 2HS
GoodCQC · Jun 2023
  • Residential
  • 35 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Stichell House supports older people and people living with dementia in a modern, purpose-built home. Set within the landscaped grounds of the Greatham estate, the service has 35 en-suite bedrooms and a person-centred approach focused on residents’ history, strengths, preferences and future goals.

Residents can receive support while retaining as much independence as possible, with the care team working around the level of help each person needs.

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Lindisfarne Hartlepool

Run by Gainford Care Homes Limited

Masefield Road, Hartlepool, TS25 4JY
GoodCQC · Feb 2023
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 54 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 54 residents in Hartlepool, run by Gainford Care Homes Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Merlin Manor Care Centre

Run by Prestige Care (HM) Limited

Merlin Manor Care Centre, Merlin Way, Hartlepool, TS26 0BF
GoodCQC · Aug 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 94 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Merlin Manor Care Centre provides residential care, nursing care and specialist dementia support in a purpose-built Hartlepool home. Its registered scope also covers older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

The home includes en-suite bedrooms, lounges and dining rooms, with landscaped gardens and balconies providing additional shared and outdoor space.

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De Bruce Court

Run by Durham Care Line Limited

Jones Road, Hartlepool, TS24 9BD
Requires improvementCQC · Sept 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 46 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Care home with nursing for 46 residents in Hartlepool, 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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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 Hartlepool?

5 sensory impairment care homes in Hartlepool are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in Hartlepool?

Hartlepool council paid on average £922 a week for residential care and £957 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,412 and £1,121. 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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