St Barbara's

St Barbara's is a residential care home in Newton Aycliffe, in the County Durham council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 3 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Oswald House Care Home, which operates 5 care homes in England. The home has been registered since June 2011.

At its latest inspection, published July 2023, the CQC rated St Barbara's 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.

St Barbara's 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 St Barbara's include Ferndale, Elmcroft and Wycliffe, 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.