Bannatyne Lodge

Bannatyne Care Home, Manor Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5SB

01915869511

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

27 October 2022

Provider

Hill Care 3 Limited

Beds

50 beds

About Bannatyne Lodge

Bannatyne Lodge is a nursing home in County Durham, providing personal and nursing care to older people, including those living with dementia. Further detail on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.

Bannatyne Lodge provides personal and nursing care to up to 50 people, with a current occupancy of 32 residents. The service specializes in supporting older people, including those living with dementia. Records demonstrate that staff follow guidance to ensure residents receive safe, person-centred care.

A relative described their loved one as "being well-looked after, much better than I could. They are happy at Bannatyne Lodge.

The home maintains sufficient staffing levels to support people safely. Staff have completed safeguarding training and understand how and when to raise concerns about potential abuse or neglect. The service takes appropriate action to keep residents safe when concerns arise.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 November 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

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.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 50 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SR8 5SB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 16 November 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 27 October 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 9 December 2020: Good
CaringPublished 20 February 2020: Good
ResponsivePublished 9 December 2020: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Bannatyne Lodge's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Bannatyne Lodge, 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 Bannatyne Lodge, 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 Bannatyne Lodge'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