The Hawthorns
O'Neill Drive, Peterlee, SR8 5UP
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 2 February 2023
Last inspected 30 September 2022
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 2 Feb 2023
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating improved from Requires improvement
3 rated inspections on record · First rated June 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
University Hospital of North Durham
Nearest GP surgery
Peterlee Health Centre
0.3 mi
3 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Boots
0.3 mi
5 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.3 mi
2 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by County Durham (2025–26)
£857
per week, residential
£890
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
19.3% of people in County Durham are aged 65 or over
50.1
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.
Provider
Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
239
locations
90%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.