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St Mary's Care Home is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Chester Le Street, County Durham. It is operated by Carewell (Health Care) Limited.
The home provides specialist care for older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, St Mary's Care Home 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 St Mary's Care Home in February 2025 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.
St Mary's Care Home is located in Chester Le Street, within the County Durham local authority area in North East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Church Chare, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PZ |
| Phone | 01913 890566 |
| Website | www.gainfordcarehomes.com/our-homes/st-marys/ |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Last inspection | 27 February 2025 |
| Provider | Carewell (Health Care) Limited |
Is St Mary's Care Home registered with the CQC?
Yes. St Mary's Care Home 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/1-222048874
What type of care does St Mary's Care Home provide?
St Mary's Care Home provides nursing homes, specialising in caring for adults over 65 yrs, physical disabilities.
How do I contact St Mary's Care Home?
You can contact St Mary's Care Home by phone on 01913 890566, or visit them at Church Chare, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PZ.
What is St Mary's Care Home's CQC rating?
St Mary's Care Home 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/1-222048874
What are St Mary's Care Home's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. St Mary's Care Home's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Requires improvement, Caring: Good, Responsive: Requires improvement, 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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