Hollyacre Bungalow

Front Street, Sacriston, Durham, County Durham, DH7 6AF

01913712020

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

11 January 2022

Provider

Moorlands Holdings (N.E.) Limited

Beds

10 beds

About Hollyacre Bungalow

Hollyacre Bungalow is a residential care home in County Durham, providing support for people living with learning disabilities. The most recent findings from the Care Quality Commission are set out below.

Hollyacre Bungalow provides residential care for up to ten people living with learning disabilities. During inspection, nine people were using the service. Staff had implemented strong infection prevention measures, including adequate supplies of PPE such as aprons, gloves, and masks, which were used appropriately.

Staff had received training in proper PPE application. The home had established a COVID-19 testing programme with a vaccination scheme in place.

Staff worked together as a cohesive team to support people's wellbeing during the pandemic, demonstrating good collaborative practice.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 January 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical 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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 10 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DH7 6AF

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities; 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 17 June 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 11 January 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 22 May 2019: Good
CaringPublished 22 May 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 22 May 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Hollyacre Bungalow'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 Hollyacre Bungalow, 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 Hollyacre Bungalow, 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 Hollyacre Bungalow'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