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Hollie HillCounty Durham

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Rated:GoodNursing

Hollie Hill

Durham Road, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6QZ
01207280949
Care Type

Nursing Care

Assessment date

6 May 2026

Provider

Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd

Beds

62 beds

About Hollie Hill

Located on Durham Road in Stanley, this nursing home provides care for 62 residents across County Durham's North East region. The home specialises in supporting older people, those with dementia, and individuals with physical disabilities, offering nursing-level care to meet complex health needs.

Hollie Hill is operated by Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd and holds a Good CQC rating from its most recent inspection in June 2018. The home's size allows it to support a substantial number of residents while maintaining a structured care environment. Its location in Stanley provides access to local amenities while serving the wider County Durham area.

The nursing provision means residents requiring medical support and monitoring can access appropriate care on-site, which is particularly relevant for those with dementia or significant physical support needs.

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
62 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked
Registered · DH9 6QZ

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.

Assessment published 17 July 2026. Assessment date recorded: 6 May 2026.

Read CQC's assessment overview

The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 17 July 2026. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.

Date of assessment 19th to 22nd April 2026. Hollie Hill care home is a nursing home registered to support 61 older people living with a physical disability and/or dementia. At the time of our assessment, there were 57 people living at the service.

The registered manager was not available during the inspection, but the home had appropriate temporary management oversight provided by an interim manager.

People’s needs were assessed before the service commenced. Information gathered during initial assessments was used to ensure care and support were person‑centred and accurately reflected in individual care plans. Risk assessments were completed to help minimise potential risks and ensure people received safe and appropriate care.

People were protected from the risk of harm and abuse. Staff demonstrated the knowledge and confidence needed to identify safeguarding concerns and understood their responsibility to report any accidents, incidents, or concerns appropriately.

People were supported to have maximum choice and control over their lives. Staff provided support in the least restrictive way possible and in line with people’s best interests.

Effective governance systems were in place to oversee the quality and safety of the service. Accidents, incidents, and safeguarding concerns were routinely reviewed to promote safety and ensure timely and appropriate action. People using the service were also given regular opportunities to provide feedback.

Staffing levels were generally sufficient, and calls bells were answered in a timely manner. However, while observing a lunch time meal experience in one area of the home, we noted staffing levels were not sufficient to safely meet people’s needs. This was raised with the management team who acknowledged the shortfall and immediately put plans in place to increase staffing levels and improve oversight.

The management of medicines had recently transitioned to a new electronic system. During our review, we found that some electronic medication records lacked sufficient detail to support the safe administration of medicines. This indicated a need for improved oversight to ensure records were complete, accurate and supported safe practice.

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-led
Good

Read Hollie Hill'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 Hollie Hill, consider asking...

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

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Hollie Hill, look out for...

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

Could the NHS fund Hollie Hill'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.

Location

Durham Road, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6QZ

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Hollie Hill

CQC overall rating

Good

Assessment date: 6 May 2026

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