Abbotts Court Care Home

Wingate Lane, Wheatley Hill, Durham, County Durham, DH6 3LP

01429820866

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

28 May 2022

Provider

Landona House Limited

Beds

47 beds

About Abbotts Court Care Home

Abbotts Court is a 47-bed nursing care home located on Wingate Lane in Wheatley Hill, near Durham. The home is operated by Landona House Limited and holds a Good CQC rating from its most recent inspection in May 2022.

The home provides nursing care for a diverse range of residents, including older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. This breadth of specialisms means the home supports people with varying care needs and complexities within a single environment.

Its location in County Durham places it within the North East region, accessible to local healthcare services and community resources. As a nursing care facility rather than residential care, Abbotts Court has qualified nursing staff available to manage medical needs and administer medication on-site. The home's size—47 beds—positions it as a medium-sized facility, potentially offering a balance between individualised attention and the resources of a larger operation.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

Single bedrooms are arranged across three floors, with en-suite facilities in some rooms.
Gardens include covered seating areas and raised planting beds.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Abbotts Court Care Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Abbotts Court Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Abbotts Court Care Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees