Care homes in Brandon offering elderly care

Elderly care in Brandon by the numbers

100% of Brandon's care homes (3 of 3) hold a CQC registration for elderly care. Of those rated, 67% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 67% for every care home here, and below the England figure of 81% for elderly care.

Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home and St Aiden's Cottage lead the list for elderly care. 1 was rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from April 2021 and the newest from February 2025. Together they hold 121 registered beds, with nursing care at 3 of them.

Across County Durham, 109 care homes are registered for elderly care, and 90% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Here 100% of care homes list elderly care, compared with 76% across County Durham.

Care homes in the North East typically charge about £1,185 a week for residential care and £1,305 with nursing. Specialist care can cost more; ask each home for its price list. Where these figures come from.

Elderly care: what it means

Care for older people covers help with washing, dressing, meals, medication and getting about, plus company and keeping an eye on health. It is the most common registration with CQC, so most providers list it; the differences are in staffing, continuity and how well care is planned around the person.

Questions to ask care homes about elderly care

1. How much notice do you need to change or add care?
2. How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
3. What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
4. How do you keep the family updated week to week?
5. How do you manage medication, and who checks it?

Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. County Durham: care needs assessment. Jargon explained: Personal care.

Nearby towns: elderly care