Elliott House

Seaside Lane, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3PG

01917318989

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

13 December 2022

Provider

Paramount Care (Easington) Limited

Beds

11 beds

About Elliott House

Elliott House is a residential care home in County Durham, offering care and support for people with mental health needs, learning disabilities, or autism. Further details on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.

Elliott House provides residential care and nursing support to up to 11 people with mental health needs, learning disabilities, or autism. The home is purpose-built accommodation and was operating at full capacity during inspection, with 11 people currently using the service. The home aims to support residents with respect, equality, and dignity, promoting their choices, independence, and access to local community activities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 30 December 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental health

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 11 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SR8 3PG

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions.

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 30 December 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 13 December 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 19 October 2021: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Elliott House'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 Elliott House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Elliott House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Elliott House'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