St Andrews Nursing Home

Church Bank, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0DU

01207290398

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

9 August 2022

Provider

St Andrews (MPS) Limited

Beds

45 beds

About St Andrews Nursing Home

St Andrews Nursing Home is a care home in County Durham, registered to support older people and those living with dementia. Details of its most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

St Andrews Nursing Home provides accommodation for up to 45 older people and those living with dementia, with 27 residents using the service at the time of inspection. Although registered to provide nursing care, the home suspended this service in November 2021.

Residents reported feeling safe and described staff as caring. Inspectors observed staff delivering care and support in a kind and compassionate manner, demonstrating clear understanding of residents' individual needs and how to manage presenting risks. Risk assessments were thorough and readily accessible, with staff familiar with the documents and required actions.

Staffing levels were appropriate, and recruitment procedures were safe.

Source: CQC inspection report, 26 August 2022

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 45 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DH9 0DU

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Substance misuse problems.

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 26 August 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 August 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 10 May 2018: Good
CaringPublished 10 May 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 10 May 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read St Andrews Residential Care 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 St Andrews 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 St Andrews 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 St Andrews 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