There are 6 CQC-registered care homes registered to support people with mental health conditions in Durham (including Brandon and Byshottles, Cassop-cum-Quarrington and Bearpark) listed on Docorix. 6 currently hold a CQC rating: 4 rated Good or Outstanding, 2 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. Together they are registered for 248 beds.
CQC register data updated 6 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
- Bowburn Care Centre Independent CQC: Good 01913778214
- Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home Independent CQC: Good 01913784691
- St Aiden’s Cottage Independent CQC: Good 01913739869
- The Dispensary Independent CQC: Good 01913006850
- Brandon Lodge Care Home Independent CQC: Requires improvement 01913781634
- Kingsway Nursing Home Independent CQC: Requires improvement 01913736167
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Order: official CQC rating only – Outstanding first, then Good. Providers cannot pay to appear higher.
Top 4 mental health care homes in Durham by CQC rating
How we rank: only by the official CQC rating – Outstanding first, then Good, most recently inspected first. Providers cannot pay to appear here. Services the CQC has not yet rated are listed further down the page.
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The Dispensary
Good
DH1
Rated Outstanding for Caring. Rating published August 2025.
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Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home
Good
DH7
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published November 2022.
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Bowburn Care Centre
Good
DH6
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published September 2022.
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St Aiden’s Cottage
Good
DH7
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published April 2021.
Choosing mental health care homes in Durham
These homes are registered by the CQC to support people living with mental health conditions. Ask how the home works with community mental health teams, how recovery and independence are encouraged, and how medication is managed. Placements are often arranged through a social worker or care coordinator.
Frequently asked questions
How many care homes registered to support people with mental health conditions are there in Durham?
Docorix lists 6 CQC-registered care homes registered to support people with mental health conditions in Durham, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 6 October 2026).
Which care homes registered to support people with mental health conditions in Durham are rated Good?
4 are currently rated Good by the CQC: Bowburn Care Centre, Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home, St Aiden’s Cottage and The Dispensary.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ratings are published by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. We show each provider’s current rating with its publication date and link to the full CQC report. Contains CQC data © Care Quality Commission.
