Denehurst Nursing Home

Merrington Lane, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8NL

01740655314

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

14 February 2023

Provider

Seaham Care Limited

Beds

37 beds

About Denehurst Nursing Home

Denehurst Nursing Home is a nursing home in County Durham, providing care for older people, including those living with dementia. The CQC's most recent findings on the service are set out below.

Denehurst Nursing Home provides accommodation for up to 37 older people and those living with dementia, with 36 residents at the time of inspection. The registered manager has made significant improvements to the home's operations since taking post. Staff reported that staffing levels are now appropriate, communication has become easier, and overall morale has improved.

The manager is currently sourcing a better electronic care record system to further enhance service delivery.

Residents told inspectors that staff were caring and they felt safe. Observations of staff interactions confirmed that care and support were delivered with kindness and compassion. Staff described positive changes in the working environment and how their concerns are now being considered by management.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 February 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

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: 37 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DL17 8NL

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 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 25 February 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 14 February 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 24 November 2017: Good
CaringPublished 24 November 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 24 November 2017: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Denehurst Nursing Home'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 Denehurst Nursing 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 Denehurst Nursing 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 Denehurst Nursing 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