Durham House Residential Care Home
Durham House Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Chester le Street, County Durham (DH3 3PU). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Durham House Residential Care Home
Here at Durham House, we are a residential care home based in Chester le Street, County Durham, offering a warm and homely environment where the people in our care are treated with genuine respect and kindness. We support a wide range of needs, including older person care, residential care, dementia care, physical disability, care for younger adults, and respite care. This means we are well placed to help individuals and families who are navigating what can often be a significant and emotional transition. Whether someone is joining us on a short term respite basis or moving in permanently, we aim to make the experience as straightforward and reassuring as possible. Dementia care is an area we take particularly seriously. We understand how important it is for people living with dementia to feel safe, familiar with their surroundings, and understood by those supporting them. Our team works hard to get to know each resident as an individual, learning their history, preferences, and routines so that care feels personal rather than routine. We are also proud to support younger adults and people living with physical disabilities, recognising that care needs do not follow a single pattern and that every person deserves support that fits their own life. Our most recent Care Quality Commission rating is good, which we are pleased with, though we see it as a reflection of where we are rather than a ceiling for what we can achieve. We are always looking at how we can do things better, listening to residents, families, and our team to make improvements where they are needed. If you are thinking about care for yourself or someone close to you, we would warmly encourage you to get in touch or come and visit us. We are happy to talk things through at whatever pace suits you.
Care provided at Durham House Residential Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 22 February 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Durham House Residential Care Home
Where is Durham House Residential Care Home located?
Durham House Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Durham House Residential Care Home provide?
Durham House Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Durham House Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
Durham House Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 22 February 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Durham House Residential Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Durham House Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Durham House Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Durham House Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Durham House Residential Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Durham House Residential Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Durham House Residential Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Durham House Residential Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Durham House Residential Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the North East
Durham House Residential Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £750 to £1,000 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £850 to £1,100 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North East, not a quote from Durham House Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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