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Lindisfarne Ouston is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Chester Le Street, County Durham. It is operated by Gainford Care Homes Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, dementia, mental health, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Lindisfarne Ouston provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Lindisfarne Ouston in February 2022 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Lindisfarne Ouston is located in Chester Le Street, within the County Durham local authority area in North East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Front Street, Ouston, Ouston, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH2 1QT |
| Phone | 01914 922891 |
| Website | www.gainfordcarehomes.com |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Last inspection | 16 February 2022 |
| Provider | Gainford Care Homes Limited |
Is Lindisfarne Ouston registered with the CQC?
Yes. Lindisfarne Ouston 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/1-125940707
What type of care does Lindisfarne Ouston provide?
Lindisfarne Ouston provides nursing homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, mental health conditions.
How do I contact Lindisfarne Ouston?
You can contact Lindisfarne Ouston by phone on 01914 922891, or visit them at Front Street, Ouston, Ouston, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH2 1QT.
What is Lindisfarne Ouston's CQC rating?
Lindisfarne Ouston has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-125940707
What are Lindisfarne Ouston's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Lindisfarne Ouston's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Requires improvement.
How many care homes are in Chester Le Street?
There are 14 CQC-registered care homes in Chester Le Street. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/chester-le-street.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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