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CQC Rating Breakdown — County Durham
4Outstanding
39Good
2Requires Improvement
15Not Yet Rated
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Find care in County Durham →Frequently Asked Questions — Home Care in County Durham
How many home care agencies are there in County Durham?
There are 60 CQC-registered home care agencies across County Durham listed on CareAH. All agencies shown are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), England's independent regulator of health and social care.
Which towns in County Durham have the most home care agencies?
The towns with the most home care agencies in County Durham are: Durham (22 agencies), Consett (9 agencies), Chester Le Street (8 agencies). Browse any town to compare CQC ratings and book care directly.
Is home care in County Durham free?
Searching for home care in County Durham on CareAH is completely free for families — no account needed. Care services may be funded through local authority support following a financial and needs assessment from your local council, through NHS Continuing Healthcare for those with complex medical needs, or through self-funded arrangements. CareAH never charges families to search or compare agencies.
Are all home care agencies in County Durham CQC registered?
Yes. Every agency listed on CareAH is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). By law, any organisation providing regulated home care in England must be CQC registered. We source our data directly from the CQC public register and sync weekly. Agencies rated Inadequate are never shown on our platform.
Agency data sourced from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) under the Open Government Licence. Ratings and inspection data © Care Quality Commission.