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Top 10 Care homes in County Durham
Ranked list of the top Care homes in County Durham based on published CQC ratings and inspection dates.
Updated using the latest published CQC inspection data (latest inspection date in this area: 2025-11-26).
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Location:
County Durham
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admin district
Scored listings in this district
123
Used for ranking
Latest inspection date
2025-11-26
publication_date
Inspection “median year”
2022
rough freshness indicator
Rating mix
O: 6%
G: 86%
RI: 7%
I: 1%
Top 10 results
Ranked by computed score (overall + domain ratings + freshness).
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| # | Name | Town | Postcode | CQC rating | Inspection date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Score: 49
DL14 6EN
|
BISHOP AUCKLAND | DL14 6EN | Outstanding | 2023-12-15 |
| 2 |
Score: 49
SR8 4LD
|
PETERLEE | SR8 4LD | Outstanding | 2023-10-19 |
| 3 |
Score: 49
DL16 7JT
|
SPENNYMOOR | DL16 7JT | Outstanding | 2023-09-26 |
| 4 |
Score: 49
DH8 6EL
|
CONSETT | DH8 6EL | Outstanding | 2023-01-06 |
| 5 |
Score: 47
DH8 8SF
|
CONSETT | DH8 8SF | Outstanding | 2020-02-18 |
| 6 |
Score: 47
DL16 7SG
|
SPENNYMOOR | DL16 7SG | Outstanding | 2019-02-15 |
| 7 |
Score: 46
DL17 8JD
|
FERRYHILL | DL17 8JD | Outstanding | 2018-10-20 |
| 8 |
Score: 39
SR8 5JE
|
PETERLEE | SR8 5JE | Good | 2025-11-26 |
| 9 |
Score: 39
DL5 4JP
|
NEWTON AYCLIFFE | DL5 4JP | Good | 2025-10-23 |
| 10 |
Score: 39
DL5 5QH
|
NEWTON AYCLIFFE | DL5 5QH | Good | 2025-09-30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How is this Top 10 list calculated?
We rank providers using published CQC data. Listings must have a computed score based on overall rating, inspection domains (where available), and recency (inspection date). Highest score ranks first.
Why are some providers not included?
Providers without enough published CQC data to calculate a score (or without a matched CQC record) won’t appear in the Top 10. They may still be listed in the full directory pages.
How often is the Top 10 updated?
We refresh rankings when new CQC publication data is available. Latest inspection date in this district: 2025-11-26.
Is this an official NHS/CQC endorsement?
No. This is an independent ranking view built from published CQC inspection data to help users compare local services more quickly.
What should I do after picking a provider from the Top 10?
Open the provider page for contact details and directions, and use the CQC link (where present) to verify the latest official inspection report.
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