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Dementia care at home in Esh Winning
16 out of 11 home care agencies covering Esh Winning are registered for dementia care. 100% of the 14 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for dementia care across England; 2 are Outstanding. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 6 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 1 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 30 January 2026, TLC Community Services Limited was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Source: CQC register · Updated 19 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- County Durham council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Among the 14 rated agencies, 14 hold a Good or Outstanding rating and 2 are not yet rated.
- New and changed CQC ratings across County Durham, updated every day.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Dementia care at home in Esh Winning", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 16agencies registered with CQC
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 3inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering dementia care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 11
- Learning disability care · 8
- Physical disability care · 8
- Elderly care · 7
- Care for adults under 65 · 7
- Dementia care · 6
- Mental health care · 6
- Sensory impairment care · 6
- Children's care · 4
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Instead Durham | Nov 2023 | 5.0 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | MMAB Healthcare- MMAB Consulting Ltd | Jul 2025 | 4.3 miles | 5 | |
| 3 | TLC Community Services Limited | Jan 2026 | 5.4 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | The Care and Support Group County Durham | Jun 2025 | 7.0 miles | 8 | |
| 5 | Excellence Home Care | Sep 2022 | 4.2 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | Dale Care Durham | Mar 2023 | 4.3 miles | 7 | |
| 7 | Care and Protect UK | Feb 2024 | 4.6 miles | 5 | |
| 8 | Helping Hands Durham | Sep 2023 | 6.2 miles | 6 | |
| 9 | Extra Care | Feb 2024 | 7.0 miles | 6 | |
| 10 | Crescent Homecare Limited | Sep 2018 | 2.4 miles | 7 | |
| 11 | YS Services Limited trading as Embracing Care | Mar 2019 | 4.6 miles | 8 | |
| 12 | Second to None Care Ltd | Dec 2020 | 5.0 miles | 7 | |
| 13 | Perfect Care - Durham Home Care | Jul 2021 | 6.6 miles | 7 | |
| 14 | Human Support Group Limited - Appleton Lodge | Jul 2019 | 6.6 miles | 5 | |
| 15 | Case Management CHC Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.9 miles | 5 |
| 16 | Apollo Home Healthcare Northeast | Not yet rated | – | 7.0 miles | 7 |
Every agency covering Esh Winning registered with CQC for dementia care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Dementia care in Esh Winning by the numbers
Registered for dementia care: 16 out of 24 agencies covering Esh Winning (67%). England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for dementia care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, 5 points above the 95% for all agencies in the town).
For dementia care, the top rated agencies are Home Instead Durham, MMAB Healthcare- MMAB Consulting Ltd and TLC Community Services Limited. 3 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from September 2018 and the newest from January 2026. Within 2 miles of Esh Winning centre: 0 offices. 2 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
County Durham as a whole has 43 agencies registered for dementia care; 97% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Here 67% of agencies list dementia care, compared with 64% across County Durham.
In the North East, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Dementia care: what it means
What does dementia care mean in practice? Trained staff who keep daily routines familiar, help with food and drink, respond to distress without reaching for medication first, and balance safety with independence. A provider that supports people with dementia lists "dementia" as a specialism on its CQC registration.
Questions to ask agencies about dementia care
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
- Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
- What happens if dementia becomes more advanced?
Helpline: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Dementia care in County Durham as a whole. Jargon explained: Dementia care.
Nearby towns: dementia care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esh Winning | – | 16 | 14 |
| Lanchester | 3.7 mi | 12 | 11 |
| Sacriston | 4.7 mi | 13 | 12 |
| Durham | 5.4 mi | 13 | 11 |
| Spennymoor | 6.4 mi | 11 | 7 |
| Stanley | 6.7 mi | 12 | 12 |
| Chester-le-Street | 7.7 mi | 17 | 16 |
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What families want to know about dementia care in Esh Winning
Which home care agencies in Esh Winning offer dementia care?
16 of the 11 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Esh Winning list dementia care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Home Instead Durham, MMAB Healthcare- MMAB Consulting Ltd and TLC Community Services Limited.
How are home care agencies in Esh Winning rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 14. Of those, 14 (100%) are Good or Outstanding, including 2 Outstanding. 2 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Esh Winning?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Can County Durham council help pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, County Durham council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting County Durham council.
How can I pick between agencies in Esh Winning?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 3 of the 16 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 11 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about dementia care in towns near Esh Winning?
Esh Winning has 6, with 5 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Lanchester (3.7 miles): 12, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Sacriston (4.7 miles): 13, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Durham (5.4 miles): 13, 11 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: dementia care around Esh Winning
- Dementia care in Lanchester 3.7 mi
- Dementia care in Sacriston 4.7 mi
- Dementia care in Durham 5.4 mi
- Dementia care in Spennymoor 6.4 mi
- Dementia care in Stanley 6.7 mi
- Dementia care in Chester-le-Street 7.7 mi
- Dementia care in Bowburn 7.7 mi
- Dementia care in Consett 7.8 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.