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Residential care home for 8 residents in Spennymoor, run by Resolve (Care Northern) Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.
County Durham has 108 care homes for young adults registered with the Care Quality Commission, 52 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 6 Outstanding, 88 Good and 8 Requires improvement. 6 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).
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Residential care home for 8 residents in Spennymoor, run by Resolve (Care Northern) Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.
Jack Dormand Care Home provides residential, nursing and nursing dementia care for older people. The home supports residents whose needs require a care setting with ongoing personal and nursing assistance, including people living with dementia.
It forms part of HC-One’s wider residential care provision, which includes dementia, nursing and respite support.
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…
Inspected more than 4 years ago
Lothian House Care Home provides residential and dementia care for older people in Spennymoor. The home supports residents with daily routines, personal care and meaningful activity while preserving independence and encouraging participation in the wider community.
An enclosed garden, varied activities and opportunities for social connection contribute to everyday life, while the home’s residential model is suited to people who do not require…
Inspected more than 4 years ago
Residential care home for 3 residents in Consett, run by Interact Care Limited. Supports learning disabilities, younger adults and children.
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.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
Residential care home for 13 residents in Stanley, run by Benton Care Services Limited. Supports dementia, learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.
Run by Leonard Cheshire Disability
Worthington Close, Crook, DL15 8NLBradbury House provides nursing care for older people, younger adults and people with physical disabilities. Its specialist role is reflected in its description as a care home with nursing, while Leonard Cheshire supports disabled people with residential care, nursing homes and supported living.
The setting is suited to people and families seeking care accommodation alongside disability support.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
Care home with nursing for 41 residents in Newton Aycliffe, run by WT HI OpCo 1 Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
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.
Run by Swanton Care & Community (Autism North) Limited
Knaresborough Road, Murton, Seaham, SR7 9RQMurton Grange provides residential care and 24-hour support for 10 people with learning disabilities and/or autism in Murton, County Durham. The home is designed around independent living, with support tailored to each person’s needs and aspirations.
Residents are encouraged to take part in decisions and develop community living skills. The service keeps relatives informed and places each individual at the centre of its approach.
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.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
Residential care home for 6 residents in Seaham, run by Young Foundations Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, younger adults and children.
Run by Swanton Care & Community (Autism North) Limited
Sherburn House, Sherburn, Durham, DH1 2SHThe 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,…
Run by Swanton Care & Community (Autism North) Limited
Knaresborough Road, Murton, Seaham, SR7 9RQInspected more than 4 years ago
Trinity House provides 24-hour residential support for seven people with learning disabilities and/or autism. The home is designed around individual needs and aspirations, helping residents move towards greater independence and community living. Staff provide flexible, responsive support within a small setting where daily life can be shaped around each person.
The service is part of a wider organisation supporting people with learning…
Run by Essential Care & Support Ltd
Laidler Close, Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool, TS27 4QPInspected more than 4 years ago
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.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
Abbotts Court Care Home provides residential, nursing and dementia care for older people and younger adults in Durham. The home is part of Landona House Care Group, an independent family-run provider offering long-term, intermediate, respite and day care. Support ranges from help with everyday activities to 24-hour nursing or specialist dementia care.
Care plans are tailored to each resident, with relatives encouraged to contribute to decisions…
Acorn Grange offers residential and dementia care for older people in County Durham, with 24-hour care and both permanent and short-term respite arrangements. The home is divided over two floors and provides 46 private bedrooms, some with en-suite facilities.
Residents can use the sensory room, join activities and entertainment, and spend time in the home’s grounds. Families are encouraged to visit before deciding, with no fixed visiting times.
Run by Sanctuary Care Limited
Seaside Lane, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, SR8 3XZInspected more than 4 years ago
Care home with nursing for 65 residents in Peterlee, run by Sanctuary Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.
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Age-appropriate activities, privacy and social opportunities.
Support for education, work, relationships and community life.
A plan for keeping choice, skills and independence.
Younger adults may want age-appropriate routines, relationships, work, education and community access alongside personal or nursing care. Ask how the service avoids an institutional or older-person-only model.
108 care homes for young adults in County Durham are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).
Highview House, Jack Dormand Care Home, Eden House, Lothian House Care Home and River Cottage, and 1 more on this page.
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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