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Care homes in Seaham offering care for adults under 65
Care for adults under 65 is offered by 12 of the 16 care homes in Seaham, with 434 beds between them, operated by 10 separate providers. Swanton Care & Community (Autism North) Limited runs the most, with 2. 92% of the 12 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 82% for care for adults under 65 across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Expect to pay in Seaham about £1,190 a week for residential care and £1,370 for nursing careestimated. 5 care homes were last rated more than four years ago. Most recently, Ryhope Manor Care Home was rated Requires improvement on 15 January 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- We check for new CQC ratings in County Durham daily: see the latest changes.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 7; nursing care is provided by 6.
- Whatever your savings, County Durham council will assess care needs for free.
- Good or Outstanding: 11 of the 12 rated care homes; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Seaham offering care for adults under 65", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 12CQC-registered care homes
- 92%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 7support people with dementia
- 2rated or inspected within two years
Care for adults under 65 in Seaham: providers ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- 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
| # | Home | Rating | Rated | Beds | Nursing care |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bede House | Oct 2025 | 66 | Yes | |
| 2 | Beachcomber Care Home | Jan 2023 | 48 | No | |
| 3 | Seaham View | Jul 2024 | 12 | No | |
| 4 | Melbury House | Jun 2023 | 34 | No | |
| 5 | East Dene Court | Jun 2023 | 9 | No | |
| 6 | Dr. Ashdown's Stockton Lodge | Mar 2023 | 39 | Yes | |
| 7 | Parklands Nursing Home | Apr 2018 | 54 | Yes | |
| 8 | Eastholme | Sep 2019 | 5 | No | |
| 9 | Cedar Court Residential and Nursing Home | Mar 2021 | 68 | Yes | |
| 10 | Lindisfarne Seaham | Oct 2018 | 62 | Yes | |
| 11 | The Daltons | Oct 2018 | 6 | No | |
| 12 | Ryhope Manor Care Home | Jan 2026 | 31 | Yes |
The full list for care for adults under 65 in Seaham: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
Care for adults under 65 in Seaham: what the data shows
Registered for care for adults under 65: 12 out of 16 care homes in Seaham (75%). Of those rated, 92% are Good or Outstanding: 2 points below the 94% for every care home here, and above the England figure of 82% for care for adults under 65.
Bede House, Beachcomber Care Home and Seaham View lead the list for care for adults under 65. 2 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: April 2018. Newest: January 2026. They have 434 registered beds in total, and 6 also provide nursing care.
For comparison, County Durham has 105 care homes registered for care for adults under 65; of those rated, 92% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for care for adults under 65: 75% here, 74% 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. Our cost method.
What to expect from care for adults under 65
Jobs, college, relationships and independence should shape care for adults under 65, rather than the timetable of services for older people. It supports younger adults with disabilities, long-term conditions or mental health needs.
Questions worth asking about care for adults under 65
- How are health appointments supported?
- Can support fit around the person's own schedule?
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
- How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
- How do you match staff to the person?
Support: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Getting a care needs assessment from County Durham.
Where else nearby offers care for adults under 65
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaham | – | 12 | 11 |
| Easington Lane | 4.0 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 4.4 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Sunderland | 5.0 mi | 32 | 29 |
| Horden | 5.1 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Houghton-le-Spring | 5.1 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Peterlee | 5.2 mi | 7 | 5 |
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Common questions about care for adults under 65 in Seaham
Which care homes in Seaham offer care for adults under 65?
12 of the 16 CQC-registered care homes in Seaham offer care for adults under 65 (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Bede House, Beachcomber Care Home and Seaham View.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Seaham have?
Of the 12 that have been rated, 11 (92%) are rated Good or Outstanding, including 1 Outstanding, while 1 is rated below Good.
What are typical care home prices 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 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 Seaham?
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 12 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 10 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Seaham compare with nearby towns for care for adults under 65?
Nearest towns we cover: Easington (3.4 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Easington Lane (4.0 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Hetton-le-Hole (4.4 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. Seaham itself has 12, 11 of them Good or Outstanding.
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One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the Seaham area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Seaham
- Care for adults under 65 in Easington 3.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Easington Lane 4.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Hetton-le-Hole 4.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Sunderland 5.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Horden 5.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Houghton-le-Spring 5.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Peterlee 5.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Shiney Row 6.5 mi
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