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Mental health care at home in Stanley
42 out of 57 home care agencies covering Stanley are registered for mental health care, run by 39 different providers. The largest is The Human Support Group Limited, with 3. Of the 36 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for mental health care across England; 2 are Outstanding. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 17 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 5 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 5 August 2026, Housing 21 - Fountain Court was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 37 list dementia as a specialism.
- Among the 36 rated agencies, 36 hold a Good or Outstanding rating and 6 are not yet rated.
- Rating changes in County Durham are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- County Durham council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Mental health care at home in Stanley", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 42registered agencies
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 37list dementia as a specialism
- 11rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering mental health care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 57
- Physical disability care · 47
- Elderly care · 45
- Care for adults under 65 · 44
- Dementia care · 44
- Sensory impairment care · 43
- Mental health care · 42
- Learning disability care · 39
- Children's care · 32
- Supported living · 16
- Substance misuse support · 8
- Eating disorder support · 7
This table lists each agency covering Stanley registered for mental health care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Stanley centre.
Mental health care in Stanley by the numbers
42 of the 57 agencies covering Stanley are registered with CQC for mental health care (74%). Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 100% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for mental health care.
Home Instead Durham, The Care and Support Group County Durham and TLC Community Services Limited lead the list for mental health care. The newest rating is from August 2026 and the oldest from September 2018; 11 fall within the last two years. Within 2 miles of Stanley centre: 2 offices. 6 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, County Durham has 47 agencies registered for mental health care; of those rated, 97% are Good or Outstanding. Mental health care is on 74% of registrations here and 70% 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.
Mental health care: what it means
Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, severe depression and psychosis linked to dementia are among the conditions this care is for. Providers aim to keep people stable and help them recover, support them with their medicines, and work closely with the community mental health team.
Before you choose: questions on mental health care
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
- What mental health training do staff have?
- How do you support recovery goals, not just daily care?
- What would happen if the person needed hospital care?
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
Support: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Mental health care in County Durham as a whole.
Nearby towns: mental health care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley | – | 42 | 36 |
| Pelton | 3.3 mi | 66 | 52 |
| Lanchester | 3.9 mi | 16 | 14 |
| Rowlands Gill | 4.2 mi | 51 | 38 |
| Sacriston | 4.3 mi | 21 | 20 |
| Chester-le-Street | 4.5 mi | 45 | 38 |
| Birtley | 5.2 mi | 92 | 75 |
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Common questions about mental health care in Stanley
How many agencies in Stanley offer mental health care?
Mental health care is a registered specialism for 42 of the 57 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Stanley (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Home Instead Durham, The Care and Support Group County Durham and TLC Community Services Limited.
How are home care agencies in Stanley rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 36. Of those, 36 (100%) are Good or Outstanding, with 2 Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 6 here are still unrated.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Stanley?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. 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. Read the full cost guide.
Can County Durham council help pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: County Durham council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with County Durham council.
How can I pick between agencies in Stanley?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 11 of the 42 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 25. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about mental health care in towns near Stanley?
Stanley has 42, with 36 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Pelton (3.3 miles): 66, 52 rated Good or Outstanding; Lanchester (3.9 miles): 16, 14 rated Good or Outstanding; Rowlands Gill (4.2 miles): 51, 38 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: mental health care around Stanley
- Mental health care in Pelton 3.3 mi
- Mental health care in Lanchester 3.9 mi
- Mental health care in Rowlands Gill 4.2 mi
- Mental health care in Sacriston 4.3 mi
- Mental health care in Chester-le-Street 4.5 mi
- Mental health care in Birtley 5.2 mi
- Mental health care in Whickham 5.3 mi
- Mental health care in Consett 6.0 mi
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