The Durhamgate – Durham Care Home
Offering the highest quality residential and dementia care in a luxury setting in the heart of County Durham.
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About Our Care Home in Durham
The DurhamGate Care Home is a luxury Durham care home offering high-quality residential and dementia care. As one of the standout care homes in County Durham, it is dedicated to providing tailored support in a comfortable and elegant setting. With 66 en-suite rooms, beautifully designed communal spaces, and premium amenities—including a cinema, library, tea room, and landscaped gardens—the home promotes a fulfilling and engaging lifestyle for residents.
For those seeking care homes in Durham or care homes in Spennymoor, DurhamGate Care Home ensures all-inclusive living with nutritious home-cooked meals, an extensive activities programme, and round-the-clock professional care. Whether for long-term residence or respite care, this home offers a nurturing environment where independence and well-being are prioritised.
With its blend of modern care facilities, luxury living, and a strong community ethos, DurhamGate sets a new standard for care homes in County Durham.
What Can you find at the DurhamGate?
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Cinema |
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Library |
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Landscaped gardens |
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Bar |
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Tea room |
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Garden room |
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Beauty salon |
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Luxury communal spaces |
Living at the DurhamGate
Please see our independent CQC-style inspectorate report carried our by Woodberry that rates our service as ‘Good‘ overall.
Rated: 24th July 2024
What Types of Care Are Available at The Durhamgate?
Residential Care
The DurhamGate tailors our care to the precise needs of each resident on an individual basis, from
medical support they receive to their favourite foods and even what they like to chat about. We
pride ourselves on:
- Constant care round the clock
- Person-centred care
- Support designed to help maintain and increase independence
Dementia Care
For residents with memory loss or dementia, we offer specialised care from our trained team of
carers. We treat all of our residents with the dignity and care that they deserve and provide them
with:
- Dementia-friendly living spaces
- A tailored activities programme
- Dignified and respectful memory care
Short-Term Stays
We welcome short term residents, whether as a bridge between hospital and home or as a respite stay for loved ones. Short term residents benefit from our caring environment.
- All-inclusive respite care
- Flexible stay packages on offer
- Part of our community on arrival
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FIRST-IN-CLASS FACILITIES
Spacious luxury
There are Lounge and Dining Rooms on each floor along with additional facilities including a Cinema Room, Library, Tea Room, Quiet Lounge, Garden Room and Landscaped Gardens. On the top floor is our Sky Bar, a cocktail lounge where residents can enjoy pre or after dinner drinks.
SUSTAINABILITY AT THE HEART OF OUR HOME
Green-friendly credentials
The home has a comfort cooling system and underfloor heating. We are carbon neutral and our energy needs are toward self-sufficiency.
We run entirely on electricity and have no gas so we will be better protected against escalating costs, nor will we be affected by short-term power cuts.
Meet the Team
Karen Johnson
General Manager
Karen has over 30 years’ experience working within the care industry. Starting as a care assistant she was promoted to gain her first care home managers role at the age of 23! After relocating to Australia for three years, she returned to the care management role and went onto successfully commission four elderly care homes. Within the same organisation, she then worked as an Operation’s Manager supporting the groups homes. Due to the sale of the business, she returned to the management role and upheld an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission.
Karen is committed to providing the residents with the best possible person-centred care. She has extensively travelled throughout the world but is now a self-declared crazy cat lady!
Michelle Jones
Deputy Manager
Michelle has worked in care for 16 years. She started as a Healthcare Assistant in the community, worked as a senior carer for past 6 years and gained her level 5 in Healthcare Management and Leadership while managing a day centre.
She feels very lucky to have such a rewarding job. She loves making people smile and is a great listener and her infectious laugh is enough to brighten anyone’s day. She is looking forward to developing her career as a deputy and supporting the staff team.
Samantha Holden
Front of House Manager
Samantha has over 10 years’ experience in the care industry, previously working as an Activities Manager for another care home and as Care Home Entertainer, specialising in music therapy for those living with Dementia. Her career as a professional singer has seen her perform all over the country at major 1940’s events, alongside Scarborough Spa Orchestra, in the chorus of Swansea City Opera, for the Duchess of Northumberland and has even duetted with Michael Bublé.
She is passionate about working with elderly people in care and believes it’s important to build strong relationships with both residents and their families to ensure they get the most out of living at the DurhamGate and she doesn’t take much encouragement to join in with a sing along!
Lisa Tones
Care Manager
Lisa is a highly accomplished care executive holding senior and General Manager positions in a number of homes in the Durham area. In her last setting she was directly responsible for transforming the service to a Good rating through CQC. Lisa has a truly empathetic approach to elderly care and is clinically minded ensuring care plans and risk assessments fully reflect our residents life history and care needs in a person centred way. When not working, she enjoys time with her dogs and relaxing with family.
The Durhamgate Frequently Asked Questions
Your care home management fees at The Durhamgate provides an all-inclusive approach to care, and receive round-the-clock support from our dedicated team.
We offer personalised care plans, and access to welcoming communal spaces. Residents benefit from on-site amenities such as a fully furnished en-suite bedroom, A varied programme of daily activities, entertainment, and social events keeps residents engaged, while luxury communal spaces such as a cinema, tea room, library, sky bar, and landscaped gardens offer plenty of opportunities for relaxation and social interaction. Additional services such as personal laundry and housekeeping, monthly appointments with an onsite hairdresser and chiropodist, and transport for necessary medical appointments ensure a stress-free lifestyle.
The Durhamgate Care Home provides three main types of care:
- Residential Care – Supporting residents who require assistance with daily activities while promoting
independence. - Dementia Care – Specialist care for individuals living with Dementia and Alzheimer’s, providing a
safe, structured, and engaging environment. - Respite and Short-Term Care – Temporary stays for individuals needing care following a hospital visit
or to give caregivers a break.
Yes, The Durhamgate offers short-term and respite care for those who require temporary assistance. This is ideal for individuals recovering from illness or surgery, as well as those whose caregivers need a well-earned break. Residents in respite care receive the same high-quality support, luxurious accommodation, and access to all activities and facilities available to long-term residents.
Yes, The Durhamgate specialises in Dementia and Alzheimer’s care. The home is designed to provide a safe, structured, and calming environment for residents with cognitive impairments. The highly trained team offers tailored support, engaging activities, and personalised care plans to promote well-being and quality of life.
We are inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and we receive frequent visits from the Local Authority to ensure we meet their contractual requirements. These visits are unannounced inspections. Copies of the latest CQC report will be found online through our website www.adorecarehomes.co.uk or a hard copy is available in Reception. We want to constantly improve the service we deliver for you and therefore we also have our own internal monitoring process which is run by Adore Care Homes with support and oversight by Danforth Care Limited, our governance partner.
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Phone us 7 x days a week between 9am and 5pm on 0191 3293 765
Mail Us
The DurhamGate Care Home,
Durham Gate,
County Durham,
DL16 6GF