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Care homes in Ferryhill offering residential care
Residential care is offered by 4 of the 5 care homes in Ferryhill, with 132 beds between them. Among the 4 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 84% for residential care across England). Typical fees in Ferryhill come to about £1,230 a week for residential careestimated. Most recently, Tenlands Care Home was rated Good on 30 September 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
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Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Ferryhill offering residential care", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 4CQC-registered care homes
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 3list dementia as a specialism
- 2rated or inspected within two years
Residential care in Ferryhill: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
| # | Home | Rating | Rated | Beds | Nursing care |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tenlands Care Home | Sep 2026 | 40 | No | |
| 2 | Chilton Care Centre | May 2026 | 40 | No | |
| 3 | Broom Lodge | Jan 2023 | 6 | No | |
| 4 | Acorn Grange | May 2023 | 46 | No |
The full list for residential care in Ferryhill: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
Residential care in Ferryhill: what the data shows
Registered for residential care: 4 out of 5 care homes in Ferryhill (80%). Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 100% for every care home here, and above the England figure of 84% for residential care.
Tenlands Care Home, Chilton Care Centre and Broom Lodge lead the list for residential care. 2 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: January 2023. Newest: September 2026. Registered beds across these homes: 132.
For comparison, County Durham has 88 care homes registered for residential care; of those rated, 97% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for residential care: 80% here, 62% 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. Our cost method.
What to expect from residential care
For someone who cannot manage at home any more, but whose health needs no regular nursing, a residential care home offers a room and meals, personal care and round-the-clock support. Nursing staff are not based there; the district nursing team visits as required.
Questions worth asking about residential care
- Can they bring their own furniture, and visit freely?
- What happens if their needs increase and nursing care is needed?
- How do district nurses and the GP visit?
- How are fee increases worked out each year?
- How do you help new residents settle in?
Support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Getting a care needs assessment from County Durham. Glossary: Residential care home.
Where else nearby offers residential care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferryhill | – | 4 | 4 |
| Spennymoor | 2.3 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Bowburn | 3.8 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Newton Aycliffe | 4.5 mi | 8 | 7 |
| Bishop Auckland | 5.7 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Durham | 6.7 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Crook | 8.1 mi | 3 | 3 |
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Common questions about residential care in Ferryhill
Which care homes in Ferryhill offer residential care?
4 of the 5 CQC-registered care homes in Ferryhill offer residential care (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Tenlands Care Home, Chilton Care Centre and Broom Lodge.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Ferryhill have?
Of the 4 that have been rated, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding.
What are typical care home prices in Ferryhill?
Average self-funder fees in North East, 2026: residential care home £1,185 a week; nursing home £1,305 a week. An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Our cost guide has more detail.
Will County Durham council pay for a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means County Durham council has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting County Durham council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Ferryhill?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 2 of the 4 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 2 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Ferryhill compare with nearby towns for residential care?
Nearest towns we cover: Spennymoor (2.3 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Bowburn (3.8 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Newton Aycliffe (4.5 miles): 8, 7 rated Good or Outstanding. Ferryhill itself has 4, 4 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.