Care homes in County Durham: who runs them and who owns the operators
County Durham has 146 care homes with 5,422 beds (CQC register, ): 9 outstanding, 121 good, 10 requires improvement — 93% of rated homes are good or outstanding. The largest operator here is Gainford Care Homes Limited with 7 homes. 73% of beds are in homes run by operators with more than one home; for 33 homes the chain of owners ends with a company registered outside the UK. Kitchen food hygiene: 98 of 119 homes with a matched rating score 5. Sources: CQC, Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
146care homes
5,422beds
73%of beds: operator runs 2+ homes
82%of matched kitchens rated 5
Every care home in County Durham
146 homes, grouped by town:
Barnard Castle (4)
| Home | Beds | CQC rating | Operator | Owner of the operator | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaconsfield Court Barnard Castle | 32 | Good 2023 | HC-One No.2 Limited | Welltower Inc. (outside UK) | 5 |
| Kings Court Care Home Barnard Castle | 37 | Good 2026 | Care UK Care Services Limited | Debeaubien Care Limited | 5 |
| Kings Court Care Home Barnard Castle | 37 | Good 2026 | Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd | Welltower Inc (outside UK) | — |
| The Manor House Barnard Castle Barnard Castle | 76 | Good 2022 | Anchor Hanover Group | no controller registered | 5 |
Bishop Auckland (16)
| Home | Beds | CQC rating | Operator | Owner of the operator | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Lodge Bishop Auckland | 70 | Good 2021 | Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd | Harbour Healthcare (UK) Ltd | 5 |
| Bishopsgate Lodge Care Home Bishop Auckland | 56 | Good 2025 | Landona House Limited | individuals | 4 |
| Bowe's Court Care Home Bishop Auckland | 23 | Good 2022 | Durham Care Line Limited | individuals | — |
| Care home in Bishop Auckland Bishop Auckland | 24 | Requires improvement 2026 | A partnership (named in the CQC register) | a partnership | 5 |
| Castle Bank Care Home Bishop Auckland | 28 | Good 2025 | Castlebank Care Home Limited | individuals | 5 |
| Church View (Bishop Auckland) Bishop Auckland | 45 | Good 2020 | Roseberry Care Centres GB Limited | Harbour Healthcare (UK) Ltd | 5 |
| Crosshill Nursing Home Bishop Auckland | 30 | Good 2026 | Rayson Homes Limited | individuals | 5 |
| Devonshire House Bishop Auckland | 25 | Good 2021 | Devonshire House Care Limited | individuals | 5 |
| Eden House Bishop Auckland | 53 | Outstanding 2023 | HC-One No.2 Limited | Welltower Inc. (outside UK) | 5 |
| Laurel Place Bishop Auckland | 38 | Not yet rated | Laurel Place Health Care Limited | Acof Vi Holdings Lp (outside UK) | — |
| Lyons Court Care Home Bishop Auckland | 50 | Good 2025 | Durham Care Line Limited | individuals | 5 |
| Poplar Lodge Bishop Auckland | 9 | Good 2022 | Aspire Healthcare Limited | Aspire Wellbeing Limited | exempt |
| Resolve Bishop Auckland | 7 | Outstanding 2020 | Resolve (Care Northern) Limited | individuals | 5 |
| Sandringham Care Home Bishop Auckland | 92 | Good 2023 | Crown Care VI Limited | Crown Care Holdings Limited | — |
| St Helens Care Home Bishop Auckland | 40 | Good 2021 | Marton Care Homes Ltd | Mch 2021 Ltd | 5 |
| Thornfield Grange Bishop Auckland | 10 | Good 2023 | Cygnet (OE) Limited | Cygnet (oe) Limited | 5 |
Chester le Street (8)
| Home | Beds | CQC rating | Operator | Owner of the operator | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham House Residential Care Home Chester le Street | 31 | Good 2020 | Premier Care Homes Limited | individuals | 4 |
| Lindisfarne CLS Nursing Chester Le Street | 56 | Good 2022 | Gainford Care Homes Limited | Khaliq Family Trust (outside UK) | 5 |
| Lindisfarne CLS Residential Chester Le Street | 30 | Good 2023 | Gainford Care Homes Limited | Khaliq Family Trust (outside UK) | — |
| Lindisfarne Ouston Chester Le Street | 57 | Good 2020 | Gainford Care Homes Limited | Khaliq Family Trust (outside UK) | 5 |
| Pelton Grange Care Home Chester Le Street | 47 | Good 2019 | Hill Care 3 Limited | — | 5 |
| Picktree Court Care Home Chester le Street | 88 | Good 2022 | Premier Care Homes Limited | individuals | 5 |
| St Mary's Care Home Chester Le Street | 54 | Good 2025 | Carewell (Health Care) Limited | Khaliq Family Trust (outside UK) | 4 |
| West House Care Home Limited Chester Le Street | 26 | Good 2022 | West House Carehome Limited | individuals | 4 |
Chilton (1)
| Home | Beds | CQC rating | Operator | Owner of the operator | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton Care Centre Chilton | 40 | Good 2026 | St Philips Care Limited | Bilbrook Limited (outside UK) | 5 |
Consett (13)
| Home | Beds | CQC rating | Operator | Owner of the operator | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abigail Lodge Consett | 60 | Good 2021 | Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd | Harbour Healthcare (UK) Ltd | — |
| Anna S Proctor House Care Home Consett | 14 | Requires improvement 2026 | Rayson Homes Limited | individuals | 5 |
| Benfield Hall Nursing Home Consett | 20 | Good 2019 | Ara Care Benfield Hall Limited | individuals | 4 |
| Brockwell Court Consett | 75 | Good 2023 | Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd | Harbour Healthcare (UK) Ltd | 4 |
| Greenways Court Consett | 51 | Good 2019 | HC-One No.2 Limited | Welltower Inc. (outside UK) | 5 |
| Grizedale Consett | 7 | Outstanding 2023 | Newlife Care Services Limited | Salutem LD Topco Limited | 5 |
| Hampton Manor Consett | 55 | Good 2026 | Arlington Care Group Limited | Arlington Care Group Holdings Limited | 5 |
| Mill House Consett | 5 | Good 2023 | Interact Care Limited | Cambian Childcare Limited | — |
| Redwell Hills Consett | 47 | Good 2022 | Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd | Harbour Healthcare (UK) Ltd | 5 |
| River Cottage Consett | 3 | Outstanding 2020 | Interact Care Limited | Cambian Childcare Limited | exempt |
| River View Consett | 3 | Good 2023 | Interact Care Limited | Cambian Childcare Limited | 5 |
| Rosemount Home Consett | 16 | Good 2023 | Rosemount Trust | registered charity | 5 |
| St Mary's Convent Consett | 18 | Good 2019 | The Order of the Good and Perpetual Succour | registered charity | 5 |
Crook (8)
| Home | Beds | CQC rating | Operator | Owner of the operator | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradbury House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities Crook | 25 | Good 2026 | Leonard Cheshire Disability | no named controller (statement) | 5 |
| Brancepeth Court Crook | 49 | Good 2022 | Bondcare Willington Limited | individuals | 5 |
| Cosin Lodge Crook | 4 | Good 2025 | Voyage 1 Limited | The Kuwait Investment Authority (outside UK) | 5 |
| Lumley Residential Home Crook | 40 | Good 2022 | Bondcare Willington Limited | individuals | — |
| Mowbray House Crook | 6 | Good 2026 | Young Foundations Limited | Mra UK Investments Limited | 5 |
| Parklands Care Home Crook | 42 | Good 2026 | Trims Gym Limited | individuals | 5 |
| Richmond Court Crook | 49 | Good 2026 | Bondcare Willington Limited | individuals | — |
| West Lodge Care Home Crook | 60 | Good 2018 | West Lodge Care Homes Limited | Prestige Care (west Lodge) Ltd | 4 |
Durham (19)
| Home | Beds | CQC rating | Operator | Owner of the operator | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotts Court Care Home Durham | 47 | Good 2022 | Landona House Limited | individuals | 5 |
| Beddell House Durham | 60 | Good 2022 | Sherburn House Charity | no named controller (statement) | 5 |
| Belmont Grange Nursing and Residential Home Durham | 30 | Good 2023 | Merrywell Care (Belmont Grange) Ltd | Belmont Grange Prestige Care Ltd | 5 |
| Bowburn Care Centre Durham | 80 | Good 2022 | St Philips Care Limited | Bilbrook Limited (outside UK) | 5 |
| Brandon Lodge Care Home Durham | 38 | Requires improvement 2025 | Lotus Care Brandon Lodge Limited | individuals | 4 |
| Hawthorn House Durham | 10 | Outstanding 2020 | Durham County Council | — | 5 |
| Hollyacre Bungalow Durham | 10 | Good 2021 | Moorlands Holdings (N.E.) Limited | individuals | — |
| Kingsway Nursing Home Durham | 42 | Requires improvement 2026 | Kingsway Care Home Limited | Advinia Health Care Limited | 5 |
| Langley Park Care Home Durham | 46 | Good 2022 | Marton Care Homes Ltd | Mch 2021 Ltd | 5 |
| Lindisfarne Shotton Durham | 59 | Not yet rated | Gainford Care Homes Limited | Khaliq Family Trust (outside UK) | 5 |
| Melbury Court Durham | 88 | Good 2020 | HC-One No.2 Limited | Welltower Inc. (outside UK) | 5 |
| NEAS, Short Term Residential Breaks Durham | 23 | Good 2023 | North East Autism Society | no named controller (statement) | 5 |
| Nevilles Court Durham | 4 | Good 2021 | Durham Care Line Limited | individuals | — |
| Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home Durham | 42 | Good 2022 | Sanctuary Care Limited | no named controller (statement) | 5 |
| St Aidan Lodge Residential Care Home Durham | 62 | Good 2018 | Ideal Care (North) Limited | Kanoda Holdings Ltd | 5 |
| St Aiden's Cottage Durham | 41 | Good 2021 | Durham Care Line Limited | individuals | 5 |
| St Margaret's Care Home Durham | 60 | Good 2020 | WT HI OpCo 1 Limited | Welltower Inc. (outside UK) | 4 |
| The Dispensary Durham | 5 | Good 2025 | Swanton Care & Community (Autism North) Limited | Apposite Capital LLP | — |
| Valdigarth Durham | 10 | Good 2021 | KHP Elite Care Ltd | individuals | 5 |
Ferryhill (4)
| Home | Beds | CQC rating | Operator | Owner of the operator | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Grange Ferryhill | 46 | Good 2023 | A partnership (named in the CQC register) | a partnership | 4 |
| Broom Lodge Ferryhill | 6 | Good 2023 | Action for Care Limited | Hadfield Group Limited | — |
| Denehurst Nursing Home Ferryhill | 37 | Good 2023 | Seaham Care Limited | no controller registered | 5 |
| Tenlands Care Home Ferryhill | 40 | Good 2026 | Strong Life Care (Tenlands) Limited | Banwait Group Holdings Limited | 5 |
Hartlepool (4)
| Home | Beds | CQC rating | Operator | Owner of the operator | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyvale Care Centre Hartlepool | 42 | Good 2019 | Essential Care & Support Ltd | National Care Group Holdings Limited | 5 |
| Belchford Hartlepool | 7 | Good 2023 | Voyage 1 Limited | The Kuwait Investment Authority (outside UK) | 5 |
| Field View Hartlepool | 36 | Good 2023 | MMCG (CCH) (2) Limited | Mmcg (Cch) Limited (outside UK) | 5 |
| Yohden Hall Care Complex Hartlepool | 77 | Requires improvement 2026 | MMCG (CCH) (2) Limited | Mmcg (Cch) Limited (outside UK) | 5 |
Houghton Le Spring (1)
| Home | Beds | CQC rating | Operator | Owner of the operator | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambton House Houghton Le Spring | 57 | Good 2022 | Lambton House Ltd | Minhoco 101 Limited | 5 |
Kelloe (1)
| Home | Beds | CQC rating | Operator | Owner of the operator | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home Kelloe | 31 | Requires improvement 2025 | An individual (named in the CQC register) | an individual | 4 |
Newcastle Upon Tyne (2)
| Home | Beds | CQC rating | Operator | Owner of the operator | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwent Care Home Newcastle Upon Tyne | 45 | Good 2019 | Mariposa Care Group Limited | Careport Advisory Services (holdings) Limited | 5 |
| Leazes Hall Care Home Newcastle Upon Tyne | 50 | Good 2026 | Leazes Hall Care Home Limited | Amulya Aaradhya Limited | 5 |
Newton Aycliffe (12)
| Home | Beds | CQC rating | Operator | Owner of the operator | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe Care Home Newton Aycliffe | 54 | Good 2020 | Akari Care Limited | Akari Care Holdings Limited | 5 |
| Bethany House Care Home Newton Aycliffe | 31 | Requires improvement 2026 | Objectquest Limited | no named controller (statement) | 5 |
| Defoe Court Newton Aycliffe | 41 | Good 2017 | WT HI OpCo 1 Limited | Welltower Inc. (outside UK) | 5 |
| Elmcroft Newton Aycliffe | 3 | Good 2023 | Oswald House Care Home Limited | individuals | — |
| Lindisfarne Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe | 56 | Good 2025 | Gainford Care Homes Limited | Khaliq Family Trust (outside UK) | 5 |
| Oswald House Newton Aycliffe | 8 | Good 2023 | Oswald House Care Home Limited | individuals | — |
| Rose Lodge Newton Aycliffe | 54 | Requires improvement 2026 | MMCG (CCH) (2) Limited | Mmcg (Cch) Limited (outside UK) | 5 |
| St Barbara's Newton Aycliffe | 3 | Good 2023 | Oswald House Care Home Limited | individuals | — |
| St Clare's Court Newton Aycliffe | 58 | Good 2025 | HC-One No.2 Limited | Welltower Inc. (outside UK) | 3 |
| Woodham Grange Newton Aycliffe | 8 | Good 2026 | Voyage 1 Limited | The Kuwait Investment Authority (outside UK) | 4 |
| Woodham Lodge Newton Aycliffe | 6 | Good 2025 | Voyage 1 Limited | The Kuwait Investment Authority (outside UK) | 5 |
| Wycliffe Newton Aycliffe | 3 | Good 2023 | Oswald House Care Home Limited | individuals | — |
Newton Hall (1)
| Home | Beds | CQC rating | Operator | Owner of the operator | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindisfarne Care Home Newton Hall | 63 | Good 2018 | Gainford Care Homes Limited | Khaliq Family Trust (outside UK) | 5 |
Peterlee (10)
| Home | Beds | CQC rating | Operator | Owner of the operator | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwood Park Residential and Nursing Home Peterlee | 65 | Good 2022 | Sanctuary Care Limited | no named controller (statement) | 5 |
| Bannatyne Lodge Peterlee | 50 | Good 2022 | Hill Care 3 Limited | — | 5 |
| Birchwood Court Residential Care Home Peterlee | 43 | Good 2022 | Sanctuary Care Limited | no named controller (statement) | 4 |
| Elliott House Peterlee | 11 | Good 2022 | Paramount Care (Easington) Limited | individuals | 5 |
| Grampian Court Peterlee | 57 | Good 2023 | WT HI OpCo 1 Limited | Welltower Inc. (outside UK) | — |
| Jack Dormand Care Home Peterlee | 43 | Outstanding 2023 | WT HI OpCo 1 Limited | Welltower Inc. (outside UK) | 5 |
| Langley House Care Centre Peterlee | 30 | Good 2022 | Langley House Care Home Ltd | Ascot Care (holdings) Limited | 5 |
| Peterlee Care Home Peterlee | 44 | Good 2025 | Popular Care Ltd | individuals | 5 |
| The Hawthorns Peterlee | 108 | Outstanding 2023 | Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited | Barchester Healthcare Limited | — |
| Unity House Peterlee | 21 | Good 2023 | Lifeways Community Care Limited | Listrac Bidco Limited | 4 |
Seaham (18)
| Home | Beds | CQC rating | Operator | Owner of the operator | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beachcomber Care Home Seaham | 48 | Good 2023 | A. Charles Thomas (Care) Limited | individuals | 5 |
| Care home in Seaham Seaham | 39 | Good 2023 | Seaham Care Limited | no controller registered | 5 |
| Cedar Court Residential and Nursing Home Seaham | 68 | Good 2021 | Sanctuary Care Limited | no named controller (statement) | 5 |
| Church View (Murton) Seaham | 42 | Good 2024 | Strong Life Care (Church View) Limited | Banwait Group Holdings Limited | 5 |
| East Dene Court Seaham | 9 | Good 2023 | Education and Services for People with Autism Limited | no named controller (statement) | 5 |
| Eastholme Seaham | 5 | Good 2019 | Swanton Care & Community (Autism North) Limited | Apposite Capital LLP | 5 |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 35-37 Portland Avenue Seaham | 4 | Good 2022 | Education and Services for People with Autism Limited | no named controller (statement) | — |
| Garden Lodge Seaham | 8 | Good 2022 | Education and Services for People with Autism Limited | no named controller (statement) | 5 |
| Lawreth Seaham | 2 | Good 2022 | Education and Services for People with Autism Limited | no named controller (statement) | — |
| Lindisfarne Seaham Seaham | 62 | Good 2018 | Gainford Care Homes Limited | Khaliq Family Trust (outside UK) | 5 |
| Melbury House Seaham | 34 | Good 2023 | Broomhouse Care Limited | Lenore Care Properties Ltd | 5 |
| Murton Grange Seaham | 10 | Good 2023 | Swanton Care & Community (Autism North) Limited | Apposite Capital LLP | 5 |
| Orchard House Seaham | 7 | Good 2023 | Education and Services for People with Autism Limited | no named controller (statement) | 5 |
| Parklands Nursing Home Seaham | 54 | Good 2018 | Malhotra Care Homes Limited | Nivaaytu Holdings Limited | 5 |
| Seaham View Seaham | 12 | Good 2024 | Swanton Care & Community (Autism North) Limited | Apposite Capital LLP | 5 |
| The Daltons Seaham | 6 | Good 2018 | Young Foundations Limited | Mra UK Investments Limited | 5 |
| The Village Nursing and Care Home @ Murton Seaham | 40 | Good 2019 | Village Care Home (Murton) Limited | individuals | 5 |
| Trinity House Seaham | 7 | Good 2020 | Swanton Care & Community (Autism North) Limited | Apposite Capital LLP | — |
Shildon (2)
| Home | Beds | CQC rating | Operator | Owner of the operator | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Lodge Care Home Shildon | 41 | Good 2020 | Mariposa Care Group Limited | Careport Advisory Services (holdings) Limited | 5 |
| Redworth Shildon | 68 | Good 2022 | Shaftesbury Care GRP Limited | Inspired Shaftesbury Limited | 5 |
South Hetton (1)
| Home | Beds | CQC rating | Operator | Owner of the operator | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Hall South Hetton | 13 | Good 2026 | Potensial Limited | individuals | 4 |
Spennymoor (4)
| Home | Beds | CQC rating | Operator | Owner of the operator | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highview House Spennymoor | 8 | Outstanding 2023 | Resolve (Care Northern) Limited | individuals | 5 |
| Lothian House Care Home Spennymoor | 48 | Outstanding 2019 | WT HI OpCo 1 Limited | Welltower Inc. (outside UK) | 5 |
| The DurhamGate Care Home Spennymoor | 66 | Good 2025 | Adore Care Spennymoor Limited | Welltower Inc. (outside UK) | 5 |
| The DurhamGate Care Home Spennymoor | 66 | Not yet rated | Care UK Care Services Limited | Debeaubien Care Limited | — |
Stanley (11)
| Home | Beds | CQC rating | Operator | Owner of the operator | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beamish Residential Care Home Stanley | 21 | Good 2023 | Beamish Residential Care Home Limited | individuals | 5 |
| Benton Care Services Limited Stanley | 13 | Good 2019 | Benton Care Services Limited | individuals | exempt |
| Dipton Manor Care Home Stanley | 70 | Good 2022 | Dipton Care Home Limited | Lion Care Home Group Limited | 5 |
| Hollie Hill Stanley | 62 | Good 2026 | Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd | Harbour Healthcare (UK) Ltd | 5 |
| St Andrews Residential Care Home Stanley | 45 | Good 2022 | St Andrews (MPS) Limited | Mps Care Group Limited | 5 |
| Stanley Park Stanley | 71 | Not yet rated | Care UK Care Services Limited | Debeaubien Care Limited | 5 |
| Stanley Park Stanley | 71 | Good 2026 | Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd | Welltower Inc (outside UK) | — |
| Stoneleigh Care Home Stanley | 36 | Good 2023 | WT HI OpCo 1 Limited | Welltower Inc. (outside UK) | 5 |
| Tanglewood Mews Stanley | 7 | Not Rated | Autism Care UK (4) Limited | Listrac Bidco Limited | — |
| Westerleigh Stanley | 58 | Good 2025 | Akari Care Limited | Akari Care Holdings Limited | 5 |
| Westholme Stanley | 8 | Good 2020 | Aspire Healthcare Limited | Aspire Wellbeing Limited | 5 |
Stockton On Tees (1)
| Home | Beds | CQC rating | Operator | Owner of the operator | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowdene Care Home Stockton On Tees | 48 | Good 2020 | OHI UK MMCH Ltd | Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (outside UK) | 5 |
Stockton-on-tees (1)
| Home | Beds | CQC rating | Operator | Owner of the operator | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowdene Care Home Stockton-on-tees | 48 | Not yet rated | Highgate Care Services (North) Ltd. | individuals | — |
Trimdon Grange (1)
| Home | Beds | CQC rating | Operator | Owner of the operator | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Trimdon Grange | 18 | Good 2021 | Sovereign Care (North East) Ltd | individuals | 5 |
Trimdon Station (1)
| Home | Beds | CQC rating | Operator | Owner of the operator | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigarran Care Home Trimdon Station | 44 | Requires improvement 2023 | Craigarran Limited | individuals | 3 |
West Rainton (1)
| Home | Beds | CQC rating | Operator | Owner of the operator | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Lodge Care Home West Rainton | 40 | Good 2026 | Ascot Care North East Limited | Ascot Care (holdings) Limited | 4 |
Wingate (1)
| Home | Beds | CQC rating | Operator | Owner of the operator | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Care Centre Wingate | 44 | Requires improvement 2026 | Elba Care Limited | individuals | — |
Owner of the operator: the top of the chain of corporate persons with significant control at Companies House; “individuals” — the operator (or its holding company) is controlled by named individuals (not shown here); “registered charity”, “NHS”, “an individual” or “a partnership” — no company chain. Food: FSA rating of the kitchen at the home's postcode with a matching name.
These are facts from public registers, not a judgement of financial risk. An outstanding charge is usually a loan secured on property, which is normal for care homes. Ownership is the chain of corporate persons with significant control as filed at Companies House; filings can lag behind real changes. Names of individuals are not shown.