Home care · County Durham
Home care in Spennymoor
Spennymoor is covered by 32 home care agencies registered with CQC. 92% of the 24 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, compared with 94% across County Durham and 88% across England. Outstanding: 2. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 10 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 4 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Social Return Case Management Ltd: Good, on 18 November 2025.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- Latest CQC rating changes in County Durham, checked daily.
- 16 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- You can ask County Durham council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Among the 24 rated agencies, 22 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, while 2 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement. 8 are not rated yet.
Citation: "Home care in Spennymoor", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 32CQC-registered agencies
- 92%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 16offer dementia support
- 4inspected or rated in the last 2 years
| Care | Spennymoor | North East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £33.50 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Agencies covering Spennymoor, ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
OutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequateNot yet ratedMap © OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap
- All 32
- Care for adults under 65 · 25
- Elderly care · 25
- Physical disability care · 21
- Mental health care · 18
- Learning disability care · 18
- Sensory impairment care · 17
- Dementia care · 16
- Children's care · 12
- Supported living · 9
- Eating disorder support · 3
ROC Support Network
What inspectors found: This service supports children and young people; parents described staff as trustworthy and caring, and said their children looked forward to sessions.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Home Instead Durham
What inspectors found: People and relatives described staff as kind, caring and respectful, said carers arrived on time, and were involved in choosing their care workers.
Est. £34–£42/hr
MMAB Healthcare- MMAB Consulting Ltd
What inspectors found: We visited the service on 29 April 2025 and reviewed information remotely following our visit.
Est. £30–£37/hr
RCS Domiciliary Agency Ltd
What inspectors found: At the time of inspection there were 10 people using the service and of those 8 people were receiving the regulated activity personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Social Return Case Management Ltd
What inspectors found: Relatives described staff as kind, caring, patient and attentive, and said they were kept informed and their concerns were addressed.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Extra Care
What inspectors found: Right Support: Risks to people's health, safety and well-being were effectively managed.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Excellence Home Care
What inspectors found: The person who used the service gave positive feedback about the service and the staff who supported them.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Dale Care Durham
What inspectors found: Right Support: Staff aided people to live as independently as possible.
Est. £30–£37/hr
St Anne's Community Services - Durham DCA
What inspectors found: Right support Staff focused on people's strengths and promoted what they could do, so people had a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Potens Dipton Supported Living and Outreach
What inspectors found: Right Support People were involved in discussions about their support and given information in a way they understood.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Premier Community Care
What inspectors found: Right Support People received safe care and support in their own homes.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Positive Care and Support Ltd
What inspectors found: Right Support: The service faced challenges in recruiting appropriately skilled staff who could be matched to the people receiving support.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Deaconstar Limited
What inspectors found: The service provides support to people with a learning disability and/or autism.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Beechfield Care & Support Limited
What inspectors found: Right Support: People were supported safely with medicines.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Helping Hands Durham
What inspectors found: Right Support People received safe care and support in their own homes.
Est. £29–£35/hr
Blossom Home Care Durham
What inspectors found: People and relatives spoke positively about Blossom Home Care Durham.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Perfect Care - Durham Home Care
What inspectors found: There were systems in place to safeguard people from harm or abuse.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Human Support Group Limited - Appleton Lodge
What inspectors found: Not everyone who used the service received personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Supportive SRC Ltd
What inspectors found: People confirmed they received their medicines safely as prescribed from suitably skilled staff.
Est. £30–£37/hr
The Integration Trust Limited
What inspectors found: People were supported by an exceptionally kind, caring and motivated staff team.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Blue Mile Care Ltd
Est. £30–£37/hr
Second to None Care Ltd
What inspectors found: People spoke positively about the care they received and said they felt safe.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Portland Domiciliary Service
What inspectors found: Right Support The service didn't always make reasonable adjustments for people so they could be fully in discussions about how they received support, including…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Butterwick Hospice
What inspectors found: The hospice is purpose built; is fully accessible and has appropriate facilities for day care, therapies and family support.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Apollo Home Healthcare Northeast
Est. £29–£36/hr
County Durham Office
Est. £29–£36/hr
Guardian Alliance
Est. £29–£36/hr
Eland Supported Living Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Highlea Care Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
AVE Integrated Health Care Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Almond Flex Care
Est. £29–£36/hr
Case Management CHC Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Distances are measured from the centre of Spennymoor to each office. Carers travel to you, so ask whether your street is covered.
24-hour, overnight and live-in care in Spennymoor
Round-the-clock care at home is arranged in one of two ways: live-in care, where one carer lives in and has a daily break and a proper night's sleep, or daytime visits plus waking nights, where a second carer stays awake all night. Typical prices: Live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. CQC does not record which agencies provide it, so ask each one.
Home care prices in Spennymoor
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
What the council pays (Durham County Council): £22.83 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £857 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £890 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Where a provider charges more, the extra is usually met by a top-up.
Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Work out your weekly cost or ask local providers for their prices.
Council help
County Durham
A care needs assessment from County Durham council is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.
Asking County Durham for an assessment, and how payment and direct payments work
Dementia care at home in Spennymoor
16 of the 32 agencies covering Spennymoor are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 11 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 16 registered for dementia.
A closer look at the data for Spennymoor
One rating goes back to July 2019: Human Support Group Limited - Appleton Lodge. Ask what has changed since. In Spennymoor, 50% of agencies support people with dementia (16 of 32); the County Durham figure is 72%. Looking at specialisms, 21 of 32 list physical disabilities, 18 of 32 list learning disabilities and 18 of 32 list mental health conditions. CQC registered County Durham Office in October 2026, the newest on this list. Ratings are older than average here: 9% of agencies have one less than two years old, compared with 15% across County Durham. At 92% Good or Outstanding, Spennymoor sits below the County Durham figure of 97% (from 189 agencies). Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, Spennymoor (69% Good or Outstanding) is 5th out of 7 local towns, led by Durham (82%). County Durham has 3 Outstanding agencies in total; covering Spennymoor the figure is 2.
Care groups with agencies covering Spennymoor
- Clece Care Services 2 locally
- Swanton Care and Community 2 locally
- Home Instead 1 locally
- MMAB Consulting Ltd 1 locally
- Durham County Council 1 locally
- St Anne's Community Services 1 locally
- Potensial Limited 1 locally
- Midshires Care Limited 1 locally
- City and County Healthcare Group 1 locally
- Bondcare 1 locally
- Apollo Home Healthcare Limited 1 locally
- Silverstem Healthcare Limited 1 locally
- National Care Group 1 locally
Most recent ratings
CQC's most recently published ratings for agencies covering Spennymoor.
How Spennymoor compares with towns nearby
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spennymoor | – | 32 | 22 |
| Ferryhill | 2.3 mi | 32 | 20 |
| Bowburn | 4.2 mi | 29 | 22 |
| Bishop Auckland | 4.5 mi | 21 | 12 |
| Newton Aycliffe | 5.5 mi | 33 | 24 |
| Durham | 5.8 mi | 33 | 27 |
Each count is agencies whose office is within 7 miles; many serve more than one town.
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Free care cost report for Spennymoor
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Home care in Spennymoor: your questions answered
How many home care agencies cover Spennymoor?
According to the CQC register for Oct 2026, 32 home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Spennymoor. Well-rated choices include ROC Support Network, Home Instead Durham and MMAB Healthcare- MMAB Consulting Ltd.
Are home care agencies in Spennymoor well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 22 (92%) of the 24 rated (2 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 2. Not yet rated: 8. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Spennymoor?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from County Durham council with the cost of home care?
It may. County Durham council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact County Durham council.
How should I compare agencies in Spennymoor?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 4 of the 32 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 20 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Spennymoor for home care agencies?
Counting home care agencies: Spennymoor 32 (22 Good or Outstanding); Ferryhill (2.3 miles): 32, 20 rated Good or Outstanding; Bowburn (4.2 miles): 29, 22 rated Good or Outstanding; Bishop Auckland (4.5 miles): 21, 12 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Home care near Spennymoor
- Home care in Ferryhill 2.3 mi
- Home care in Bowburn 4.2 mi
- Home care in Bishop Auckland 4.5 mi
- Home care in Newton Aycliffe 5.5 mi
- Home care in Durham 5.8 mi
- Home care in Esh Winning 6.4 mi
- Home care in Sacriston 8.3 mi
- Home care in Lanchester 10.0 mi
Other help in Spennymoor
- Home care after hospital in Spennymoor
- Live-in care in Spennymoor
- Overnight care in Spennymoor
- 24-hour care in Spennymoor
- Respite care in Spennymoor
- Home help in Spennymoor
- How to pay for care in County Durham
- Best rated home care agencies in County Durham
- England home care costs 2026, region by region
- Top rated 2026: services rated Outstanding in County Durham
- Care homes in Spennymoor (4)
- Picking the right home care agency
- Paying for home care
- CQC ratings explained
- Getting ready for the council assessment
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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.