Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home

Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home is a nursing home in Durham, in the County Durham council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 41 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with mental health needs. It is run by Sanctuary Care, which operates 104 care homes in England. The home has been registered since September 2020.

At its latest inspection, published November 2022, the CQC rated Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home 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.

Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home charges from £1,350 a week for nursing care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £70,200 a year. It is about 13% above the typical residential fee in County Durham of £1,193 a week.

There are 146 registered care homes in County Durham. The nearest to Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home include Brandon Lodge Care Home, Nevilles Court and St Aiden's Cottage, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.