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Care homes in Peterlee offering dementia care
Of the 8 care homes in Peterlee, 5 offer dementia care, 318 beds in all. Of the 4 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 80% for dementia care across England. Outstanding: 1. Our estimate of typical fees in Peterlee: about £1,370 for nursing careestimated. 2 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Peterlee Care Home: Good, on 26 November 2025.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
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- Good or Outstanding: 4 of the 4 rated care homes, with 1 not yet rated.
Citation: "Care homes in Peterlee offering dementia care", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 5registered care homes
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Dementia care in Peterlee: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 8
- Elderly care · 8
- Care for adults under 65 · 7
- Physical disability care · 6
- Dementia care · 5
- Nursing care · 5
- Sensory impairment care · 4
- Learning disability care · 3
- Residential care · 3
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Hawthorns | Feb 2023 | 108 | Yes | |
| 2 | Peterlee Care Home | Nov 2025 | 44 | Yes | |
| 3 | Bannatyne Lodge | Nov 2022 | 50 | Yes | |
| 4 | Grampian Court | Aug 2023 | 57 | No | |
| 5 | Lindisfarne Shotton | Not yet rated | – | 59 | Yes |
The full list for dementia care in Peterlee: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
Dementia care in Peterlee: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists dementia care for 5 of the 8 care homes in Peterlee, or 63%. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 14 points above the 86% for all care homes here and above the 80% for care homes registered for dementia care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for dementia care: The Hawthorns, Peterlee Care Home and Bannatyne Lodge. 1 has a rating from the past two years. Oldest: November 2022. Newest: November 2025. Together they hold 318 registered beds, and 4 also provide nursing care. 1 of them is not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across County Durham, 91 care homes are registered for dementia care, and 91% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for dementia care: 63% here, 64% across County Durham.
Standard residential care in the North East averages about £1,185 a week. Dementia care costs more: about £1,225 residential, or £1,365 with nursing. Our cost method.
What to expect from dementia care
Staff trained in dementia aim for four things: familiar routines, enough to eat and drink, calm responses to distress that do not depend on medication, and safety that does not cost the person their independence. CQC records "dementia" as a specialism for each provider that supports people living with it.
Questions worth asking about dementia care
- How do you avoid using medication to manage behaviour?
- What happens if dementia becomes more advanced?
- How do you help with eating and drinking when appetite drops?
- What do you do when someone is distressed, or wants to leave?
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
Where to get support: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Dementia care across County Durham. Glossary: Dementia care.
Where else nearby offers dementia care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterlee | – | 5 | 4 |
| Horden | 1.0 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Seaham | 5.2 mi | 7 | 6 |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 6.1 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Hartlepool | 6.8 mi | 14 | 13 |
| Bowburn | 7.4 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Houghton-le-Spring | 7.7 mi | 3 | 3 |
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Questions families ask about dementia care in Peterlee
Which Peterlee care homes provide dementia care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows 5 of Peterlee's 8 care homes offering dementia care. Well-rated choices include The Hawthorns, Peterlee Care Home and Bannatyne Lodge.
Are care homes in Peterlee well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 4 (100%) of the 4 rated (1 Outstanding). Not yet rated: 1. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does a care home cost in Peterlee?
Average 2026 self-funder fees in North East: residential care home £1,185 a week; nursing home £1,305 a week. Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from County Durham council with the cost of a care home?
It may. County Durham council must offer a free care needs assessment (Care Act 2014). For a care home, the value of the home is usually included in the means test unless a partner or certain relatives still live there, and it is ignored for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay; the upper limit in England is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care can help with nursing costs. How to contact County Durham council.
How should I compare care homes in Peterlee?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 5 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years; 3 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Peterlee for dementia care?
Counting dementia care: Peterlee 5 (4 Good or Outstanding); Horden (1.0 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Easington (1.8 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Easington Lane (5.0 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Dementia care near Peterlee
- Dementia care in Horden 1.0 mi
- Dementia care in Easington 1.8 mi
- Dementia care in Easington Lane 5.0 mi
- Dementia care in Seaham 5.2 mi
- Dementia care in Hetton-le-Hole 6.1 mi
- Dementia care in Hartlepool 6.8 mi
- Dementia care in Bowburn 7.4 mi
- Dementia care in Houghton-le-Spring 7.7 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.