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Hawthorn House is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Durham, County Durham. It is operated by Durham County Council.
Hawthorn House specialises in learning disabilities care.
As a residential care home, Hawthorn House provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
Following an inspection in April 2020, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Hawthorn House as Outstanding — the highest possible rating, awarded to a small proportion of care services in England. This reflects exceptional care practices across all five inspection domains.
Notably, the home received an Outstanding rating for care quality, and Outstanding leadership.
Hawthorn House is located in Durham, within the County Durham local authority area in North East.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | St Godrics Close, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5PJ |
| Phone | 03000 266550 |
| Website | www.durham.gov.uk |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Last inspection | 3 April 2020 |
| Provider | Durham County Council |
Is Hawthorn House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Hawthorn House is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-136807469
What type of care does Hawthorn House provide?
Hawthorn House provides residential homes, specialising in learning disabilities.
How do I contact Hawthorn House?
You can contact Hawthorn House by phone on 03000 266550, or visit them at St Godrics Close, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5PJ.
What is Hawthorn House's CQC rating?
Hawthorn House has been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This is the highest rating awarded by the CQC. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-136807469
What are Hawthorn House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Hawthorn House's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Outstanding, Responsive: Outstanding, Well-led: Outstanding.
How many care homes are in Durham?
There are 30 CQC-registered care homes in Durham. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/durham.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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