Lindisfarne Ouston

Lindisfarne Ouston is a nursing home in Chester Le Street, in the County Durham council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 57 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Gainford Care Homes, which operates 13 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2011.

At its latest inspection, published May 2020, the CQC rated Lindisfarne Ouston Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Lindisfarne Ouston has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in County Durham with a fee on record typically charge about £1,193 a week for residential care and £1,406 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 146 registered care homes in County Durham. The nearest to Lindisfarne Ouston include Pelton Grange Care Home, Appletree Grange and Heather House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.