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Durham care homes and Durham nursing homes

Durham is the 19th largest county in England and the 23rd largest by population.The county town is Durham, although the town with the largest population is Darlington, which is best known for being the place where the world's first railway line was situated.

It is perhaps best known for having two of the best known examples of Norman architecture in England, with the castle and cathedral in the city of Durham. The city is also home to Durham University, one of the highest academically rated in the country, and also (although it is open to debate) the oldest university in the UK after Oxford and Cambridge. Much of its wealth came from the mining industry, particularly coal and lead.

As of the 2001 census there were 36,497 people aged over 70 living in the County of Durham, approximately 11.6% of the total population. Within the county there are 195 residential care and nursing care homes providing services for older people and people with learning disabilities.

Below is a full list of care homes, sheltered care homes, respite care homes and nursing homes in Durham:

  • Derby Crescent

    Learning disability

    16 Derby Crescent, Moorside, Consett, DH8 8DZ

  • Birchwood Court

    Dementia, Mental health, Older People

    Seaside Lane, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 3XZ

  • Cosin Lodge

    Learning disability

    Cambridge Avenue, Willington, Crook, DL15 0PW

  • Crosshill Nursing Home

    Physical disability

    2a Paragon Street, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2NN

  • Dean Lodge

    Learning disability

    Dean Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8AW

  • Lindisfarne Newton Aycliffe

    Dementia, Mental health, Older People, Physical disability...

    Silverdale Place, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7DZ

  • Hawthorn House

    Learning disability

    St Godrics Close, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5PJ

  • Bethany House Christian Nursing Home

    Older People, Physical disability

    Village Close, Woodham Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4UD

  • Melbury Court

    Dementia, Older People, Physical disability, Sensory impairment...

    Old Dryburn Way, Durham, DH1 5SE

  • Abbots Court

    Dementia, Older People

    Wingate Lane, Wheatley Hill, DH6 3LP