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The Hawthorns is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Peterlee, County Durham. It is operated by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, mental health, 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, The Hawthorns 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.
Following an inspection in February 2023, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated The Hawthorns 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.
The Hawthorns is located in Peterlee, within the County Durham local authority area in North East.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | O'Neill Drive, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5UP |
| Phone | 01915 871251 |
| Website | www.barchester.com |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Last inspection | 2 February 2023 |
| Provider | Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited |
Is The Hawthorns registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Hawthorns 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/1-125862704
What type of care does The Hawthorns provide?
The Hawthorns provides nursing homes, rehabilitation (illness/injury), specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, mental health conditions, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact The Hawthorns?
You can contact The Hawthorns by phone on 01915 871251, or visit them at O'Neill Drive, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5UP.
What is The Hawthorns's CQC rating?
The Hawthorns 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/1-125862704
What are The Hawthorns's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Hawthorns's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Outstanding, Responsive: Outstanding, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Peterlee?
There are 12 CQC-registered care homes in Peterlee. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/peterlee.
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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