Compare top-rated care homes across Houghton Le Spring
Houghton Le Spring has 12 CQC-registered care homes, in North East England. Of those, 12 are residential care homes and 4 provide nursing care, with around 36 beds in a typical home. Whether you are looking for residential care, nursing care or specialist dementia care in Houghton Le Spring, the homes below are compared on the same official information so you can shortlist with confidence.
About care homes in Houghton Le Spring
Care quality in Houghton Le Spring is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which inspects every care home and publishes a rating. Across the rated homes here, about 92% are rated Good or Outstanding (11 rated Good, 1 that Requires improvement). We show each home's current CQC rating and link to its full inspection report, so you can read the regulator's findings before you enquire.
The type of care a home is registered to provide matters as much as its rating. In Houghton Le Spring, 9 are registered for dementia care, 4 for nursing care, 4 for learning disability and autism support, 6 for mental health needs. Many homes are registered for more than one type of care, so a dementia care home in Houghton Le Spring may also offer residential or nursing care. Use the care-type links above to compare homes registered for a specific need.
Care homes in Houghton Le Spring are run by a mix of national groups, regional operators and independent owners. The larger providers locally include Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd (2 homes), S.E.L.F. (North East) Limited (2 homes). The largest home by registered beds is Pavillion Residential and Nursing Home, with 68 beds. You can see every home a provider runs, with its ratings, on that provider's page.
Geographically, Houghton Le Spring care homes are spread across the DH4, DH5 postcode districts, so you can focus on the part of Houghton Le Spring closest to family. If you cannot find the right home in Houghton Le Spring itself, neighbouring towns across Tyne and Wear are listed below as alternatives within easy reach.
Care home fees in Houghton Le Spring depend on the type of care and how the place is funded. As a guide, self-funded residential care in North East England typically runs to several hundred pounds a week, with nursing and specialist dementia care costing more. If the person needing care has limited savings, the local authority in Tyne and Wear may contribute, and the NHS funds the healthcare element of nursing care through NHS-funded nursing care or, for the highest needs, NHS Continuing Healthcare. Fees are not held in the CQC record, so confirm the current weekly fee directly with each Houghton Le Spring home.
Residential and nursing homes in Houghton Le Spring
Illustrative Pavillion Residential and Nursing Home
Illustrative Lambton House
Illustrative Grangewood Care Centre
Illustrative Grangewood Care Centre
Illustrative The Laurels
Illustrative Paddock Stile Manor
Illustrative Dairy Lane Care Centre
Illustrative Primrose Care Home
Illustrative S E L F Limited - 14 Park View
Illustrative Holly House
Illustrative S E L F Limited - 15 Park View
Illustrative Regents View
Care homes near you across the Houghton Le Spring area
Care homes in Houghton Le Spring are spread across these postcode districts:
Care homes in Tyne and Wear near Houghton Le Spring
Common questions about Houghton Le Spring care homes
How much does a care home cost per month in Houghton Le Spring?
Care home fees in Houghton Le Spring vary by the type of care and the home. Self-funded residential care commonly costs from around £3,500 to £5,500 a month, while nursing and specialist dementia care are typically higher. The exact fee depends on the home, the room and the level of care, and is not recorded by the CQC, so always confirm the current monthly fee directly with each Houghton Le Spring home.
Will the NHS or local authority pay for a care home in Houghton Le Spring?
It depends on the person's needs and finances. Tyne and Wear's local authority may fund or contribute to a place if savings fall below the means-test threshold. The NHS pays the nursing element of a nursing home through NHS-funded nursing care, and may fund the full placement through NHS Continuing Healthcare where health needs are high. A care needs assessment and financial assessment determine what is paid.
How many care homes are there in Houghton Le Spring?
Houghton Le Spring has 12 CQC-registered care homes: 12 offering residential care and 4 offering nursing care. You can compare all of them on this page, with each home's official CQC rating and registered care needs.
What is the average CQC rating of care homes in Houghton Le Spring?
Around 92% of rated care homes in Houghton Le Spring are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. We show every home's current rating so you can shortlist with confidence, and we link to the official CQC report for each one.
What types of care home are in Houghton Le Spring?
Care homes in Houghton Le Spring and across Tyne and Wear include residential homes, nursing homes, and homes registered for dementia, learning disability, mental health and physical disability support. Use the care-type links on this page to compare homes registered for a specific need.
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