There are 18 CQC-registered care homes in Seaham (including Murton and Dalton-le-Dale) listed on Docorix. 17 currently hold a CQC rating: 17 rated Good or Outstanding, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. 1 has not yet been rated under its current registration. Together they are registered for 457 beds.
CQC register data updated 6 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
- Beachcomber Care Home Independent CQC: Good 01915819451
- Cedar Court Residential and Nursing Home Independent CQC: Good 01915818080
- Dr. Ashdown’s Stockton Lodge Independent CQC: Good 01915130286
- East Dene Court Charity / not-for-profit CQC: Good 01915815008
- Eastholme Independent CQC: Good 01915812656
- Education and Services for People with Autism Limited – 35-37 Portland Avenue Charity / not-for-profit CQC: Good 01915165080
- Garden Lodge Charity / not-for-profit CQC: Good 01915131185
- Lawreth Charity / not-for-profit CQC: Good 01915130111
- Lindisfarne Seaham Independent CQC: Good 01915812891
- Melbury House Independent CQC: Good 01915818609
- Murton Grange Independent CQC: Good 01915172698
- Orchard House Charity / not-for-profit CQC: Good 01915817568
- Parklands Nursing Home Independent CQC: Good 01915130150
- Seaham View Independent CQC: Good 01915819609
- The Daltons Independent CQC: Good 01915131999
- The Village Nursing and Care Home @ Murton Independent CQC: Good 01915171020
- Trinity House Independent CQC: Good 01915173413
- Church View (Murton) Independent Not yet rated 01915268877
Nothing matches those filters.
Order: official CQC rating only – Outstanding first, then Good. Providers cannot pay to appear higher.
Top 10 care homes in Seaham 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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Seaham View
Good
SR7
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published July 2024.
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Murton Grange
Good
SR7
Rated Outstanding for Responsive. Rating published July 2023.
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Melbury House
Good
SR7
Rated Good overall by the CQC. Rating published June 2023.
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East Dene Court
Good
SR7
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published June 2023.
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Orchard House
Good
SR7
Rated Outstanding for Responsive. Rating published April 2023.
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Dr. Ashdown’s Stockton Lodge
Good
SR7
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published March 2023.
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Beachcomber Care Home
Good
SR7
Rated Good overall by the CQC. Rating published January 2023.
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Lawreth
Good
SR7
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published December 2022.
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Education and Services for People with Autism Limited – 35-37 Portland Avenue
Good
SR7
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published December 2022.
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Garden Lodge
Good
SR7
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published December 2022.
Choosing care homes in Seaham
When comparing care homes, start with the CQC rating and the date it was published, then visit in person at different times of day. Ask how staff support people with needs like yours, what the fees include and how they change, and whether the home accepts local authority or NHS Continuing Healthcare funding. Homes with nursing care have registered nurses on site around the clock; residential homes provide personal care only.
Frequently asked questions
How many care homes are there in Seaham?
Docorix lists 18 CQC-registered care homes in Seaham, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 6 October 2026).
Which care homes in Seaham are rated Good?
17 are currently rated Good by the CQC, including Beachcomber Care Home, Cedar Court Residential and Nursing Home, Dr. Ashdown’s Stockton Lodge, East Dene Court, Eastholme, Education and Services for People with Autism Limited – 35-37 Portland Avenue.
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.
