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:

  • Elderwood

    Dementia, Older People

    Westmoreland Street, Darlington, DL3 0FB

  • The Croft

    Learning disability, Mental health

    Sabin Terrace, New Kyo, Stanley, DH9 7JL

  • Cedar Court

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

    Portland Avenue, Seaham, SR7 8BT

  • Poplar Lodge

    Learning disability

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

  • Beauley Lodge Care Home

    Dementia, Older People

    Lumley New Road, Woodstone Village, Fence Houses, Fence Houses, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6DN

  • Fourways

    Learning disability

    4 Benton Terrace, Stanley, DH9 0NT

  • Durham House Residential Care

    Dementia, Older People, Physical disability

    Mains Park Road, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3PU

  • Nevilles Court

    Learning disability, Physical disability

    Darlington Road, Nevilles Cross, Durham, DH1 4JX

  • Hollie Hill Care Home

    Dementia, Older People, Physical disability

    Durham Road, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6QZ

  • Oakwood Residential Home

    Dementia, Older People

    South Crescent, Fencehouses, DH4 6AG