The Dispensary

The Dispensary is a residential care home in Durham, in the County Durham council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 5 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Swanton Care and Community, which operates 23 care homes in England. The home has been registered since April 2023.

At its latest inspection, published August 2025, the CQC rated The Dispensary 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.

The Dispensary 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 The Dispensary include Beddell House, Belmont Grange Nursing and Residential Home and Bowburn Care Centre, 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.