Church View (Murton)

Church Lane, Murton, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 9PG

01915268877

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

22 February 2024

Provider

Strong Life Care (Church View) Limited

Beds

42 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 27 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 21 are the same and 4 are lower.

4 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodNov 2015
GoodJan 2018
GoodFeb 2024

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Strong Life Care (Church View) Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the North East: £897 a week for residential care and £1,164 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Church View (Murton)

Church View is a 42-bed residential care home located on Church Lane in Murton, near Seaham in County Durham. It provides care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. The home is run by Strong Life Care (Church View) Limited and received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in February 2024.

As a medium-sized facility in a rural area, it serves a diverse range of care needs within the local community. The home's multi-specialty approach means it can accommodate residents with complex care requirements across different age groups and conditions.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Church View (Murton), 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 Church View (Murton), 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 Church View (Murton)'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