Tenlands Care Home

Wood Lane, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8JD

01740657201

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

30 September 2026

Provider

Strong Life Care (Tenlands) Limited

Beds

40 beds

About Tenlands Care Home

Located on Wood Lane in Ferryhill, this 40-bed residential care home serves older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. Operated by Strong Life Care (Tenlands) Limited, the home is situated in County Durham in the North East.

The home received an Outstanding CQC rating following its inspection in October 2018. This top rating reflects the quality of care and support provided across its range of specialisms. The facility's ability to accommodate diverse care needs, from dementia support to sensory impairment care, means it can serve residents with varying requirements within a single setting.

The 40-bed capacity makes it a medium-sized home, which can offer a more personal environment than larger facilities while maintaining specialist resources. Its location in Ferryhill provides access to local community services and amenities in the wider County Durham area.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Tenlands Care 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 Tenlands Care 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 Tenlands Care 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