County Durham has 4 substance misuse care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 3 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 4 Good. 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).
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Homes in County Durham 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.
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Run by Durham Care Line Limited
Bowes Court, Stones End, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9REInspected more than 4 years ago
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.
Run by Sanctuary Care Limited
Brandon Lane, Brandon, Durham, DH7 8SHInspected more than 4 years ago
Care home with nursing for 42 residents in Durham, run by Sanctuary Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, younger adults and substance misuse.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
Residential care home for 45 residents in Stanley, run by St Andrews (MPS) Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and substance misuse.
Run by Marton Care Homes Ltd
6 Manor Road, St. Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9DLInspected more than 4 years ago
Residential and nursing care at St Helens Care Home is complemented by dementia and respite support for older people and adults with varied needs. Its registered scope also covers mental health, physical disabilities, younger adults and substance misuse, creating a broad profile for families considering care in Bishop Auckland.
The home promotes an active setting with daily activities, while the wider approach focuses on person-centred support,…
Staff competence in recovery support, risk and relapse planning.
Links with primary care, mental health and specialist treatment services.
Clear rules, safeguarding and support for rebuilding daily routines.
Residential support for substance misuse should have a clear treatment or recovery approach and strong links with health services. Confirm what the home can safely manage and what happens if needs escalate.
4 substance misuse care homes in County Durham are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).
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.
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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