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:

  • Wilton House Nursing Home

    Dementia, Older People

    Wilton drive, Darlington, DL3 9RE

  • Barrington Lodge Care Home

    Dementia, Older People, Physical disability

    Berkshire Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6XX

  • St Aidens Cottage

    Learning disability, Physical disability

    Auton Style, Bearpark, Durham, DH7 7AA

  • Crosshill Nursing Home

    Physical disability

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

  • Redworth House

    Dementia, Learning disability

    Byerley Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1HQ

  • Craigmore House

    Learning disability

    49-51 Bede Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 8HB

  • Lambton Grange

    Learning disability, Physical disability, Sensory impairment

    New Lambton Village, Fence Houses, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6DE

  • Leazes Hall Residential Home

    Dementia, Older People

    Burnopfield, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 6AJ

  • Poplar Lodge

    Learning disability

    Wards End, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 4JS

  • Clervaux Trust

    Learning disability, Mental health

    11 Abbey Road, Darlington, DL3 7RA