Unity House

Westcott Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5JE

01915861427

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

10 March 2023

Provider

Lifeways Community Care Limited

Beds

21 beds

About Unity House

Unity House is a residential care home in County Durham, providing personal care for people with a learning disability. The full findings from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Unity House provides personal care for up to 22 people with a learning disability, with 11 residents at the time of inspection. The service is housed in a purpose-built building across two floors, with some areas converted into self-contained flats to support residents' independence and choice. The home aims to ensure people have respect, equality, dignity, and good access to their local communities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 March 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger adults

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: 21 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SR8 5JE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning 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 25 March 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 10 March 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 9 May 2018: Good
CaringPublished 9 May 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 9 May 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Unity 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 Unity 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 Unity 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 Unity 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