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Care homes in Seaham offering elderly care
Of the 16 care homes in Seaham, 8 offer elderly care, 402 beds in all; 7 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Malhotra Care Homes Limited (2). CQC has rated 8 of them, and 88% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 81% for elderly care across England. Outstanding: 1. We estimate typical fees in Seaham at about £1,210 a week for residential care and £1,370 for nursing careestimated. 3 care homes have not been rated for more than four years. CQC's latest rating here went to Ryhope Manor Care Home: Requires improvement, on 15 January 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- You can ask County Durham council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- CQC rates 7 of the 8 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement.
- Rating changes in County Durham are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- For dementia support, 7 have it on their CQC registration, and 6 provide nursing.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Seaham offering elderly care", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 8care homes registered with CQC
- 88%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 7are registered for dementia
- 2with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Who offers elderly care in Seaham
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 16
- Care for adults under 65 · 12
- Residential care · 10
- Elderly care · 8
- Learning disability care · 8
- Physical disability care · 8
- Dementia care · 7
- Nursing care · 6
- Mental health care · 5
- Sensory impairment care · 3
| # | Care home | CQC rating | Last rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bede House | Oct 2025 | 66 | Yes | |
| 2 | Beachcomber Care Home | Jan 2023 | 48 | No | |
| 3 | Melbury House | Jun 2023 | 34 | No | |
| 4 | Dr. Ashdown's Stockton Lodge | Mar 2023 | 39 | Yes | |
| 5 | Parklands Nursing Home | Apr 2018 | 54 | Yes | |
| 6 | Cedar Court Residential and Nursing Home | Mar 2021 | 68 | Yes | |
| 7 | Lindisfarne Seaham | Oct 2018 | 62 | Yes | |
| 8 | Ryhope Manor Care Home | Jan 2026 | 31 | Yes |
This table lists each care home in Seaham registered for elderly care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.
Elderly care in Seaham: ratings, size and cost
Registered for elderly care: 8 out of 16 care homes in Seaham (50%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 88%, 6 points below the town-wide 94% and above the 81% for elderly care across England.
The highest rated care homes for elderly care are Bede House, Beachcomber Care Home and Melbury House. The newest rating is from January 2026 and the oldest from April 2018; 2 fall within the last two years. Between them they have 402 registered beds, and nursing care at 6.
Council-wide, 108 care homes in County Durham list elderly care, and 90% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Elderly care is on 50% of registrations here and 76% across County Durham.
Typical weekly fees in the North East: about £1,185 residential, £1,305 nursing. Request the price list from every home, as specialist care can cost more. How these costs are worked out.
What elderly care involves
Personal care such as washing and dressing, plus meals, medicines and help getting around, as well as company and an eye on health: that is care for older people. Because nearly every provider is registered for it, compare them instead on staffing, continuity and how well care is shaped around the person.
Before you choose: questions on elderly care
- How do you manage medication, and who checks it?
- How is the care plan written and how often is it reviewed with the family?
- Will the same small team of carers or staff look after them?
- What activities and company do you offer, not just personal care?
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
Free advice: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. How to get assessed by County Durham. What "Personal care" means.
Elderly care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaham | – | 8 | 7 |
| Easington Lane | 4.0 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 4.4 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Sunderland | 5.0 mi | 29 | 27 |
| Horden | 5.1 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Houghton-le-Spring | 5.1 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Peterlee | 5.2 mi | 8 | 6 |
Council help
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Elderly care in Seaham: your questions answered
Which care homes in Seaham offer elderly care?
8 of the 16 CQC-registered care homes in Seaham offer elderly care (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Bede House, Beachcomber Care Home and Melbury House.
Are care homes in Seaham well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 7 (88%) of the 8 rated, including 1 Outstanding, while 1 is rated below Good.
How much does a care home cost in Seaham?
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 I get help from County Durham council with the cost of 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.
How should I compare care homes in Seaham?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 2 of the 8 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, while 6 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Seaham for elderly care?
Counting elderly care: Seaham 8 (7 Good or Outstanding); Easington (3.4 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Easington Lane (4.0 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Hetton-le-Hole (4.4 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Elderly care in nearby towns
- Elderly care in Easington 3.4 mi
- Elderly care in Easington Lane 4.0 mi
- Elderly care in Hetton-le-Hole 4.4 mi
- Elderly care in Sunderland 5.0 mi
- Elderly care in Horden 5.1 mi
- Elderly care in Houghton-le-Spring 5.1 mi
- Elderly care in Peterlee 5.2 mi
- Elderly care in Shiney Row 6.5 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.