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:

• The Croft

  Learning disability, Mental health
  Sabin Terrace, New Kyo, Stanley, DH9 7JL

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• Lindisfarne Newton Aycliffe

  Dementia, Mental health, Older People, Physical disability...
  Silverdale Place, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7DZ

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• Epworth Residential Home

  Dementia, Older People
  Front Street, Tanfield Lea, Stanley, DH9 9LX

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• Newtown House

  Older People
  Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, DL13 2PG

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• Barchester The Hawthorns Care Centre

  Dementia, Mental health, Older People, Physical disability...
  O'Neill Drive, North Blunts, Peterlee, SR8 5UP

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• St Williams Residential Home

  Older People
  Cornwall Avenue, Darlington, DL1 2LJ

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• Springfield Care Home

  Dementia, Older People
  Wylam Avenue, Darlington, DL1 2QA

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• Feryemount Residential Home

  Older People, Physical disability
  North Street, Ferryhill, DL17 8HX

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• Melbury House

  Dementia, Mental health, Older People
  Mount Stewart Street, Dawdon, Seaham, SR7 7NG

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• Grizedale

  Learning disability
  Pont Head Road, Leadgate, Consett, DH8 6EL

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Places in Durham with care homes

• Chester-le-Street care and nursing homes
• Darlington care and nursing homes
• Derwentside care and nursing homes
• Durham care and nursing homes
• Easington care and nursing homes
• Sedgefield care and nursing homes
• Teesdale care and nursing homes
• Wear Valley care and nursing homes