Benton Care Services Limited
4 Benton Terrace, Stanley, DH9 0NT
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 17 December 2019
Last inspected 26 November 2019
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 17 Dec 2019
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 unchanged since last inspection
2 rated inspections on record · First rated June 2017
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
47.9% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Louisa Surgery
0.2 mi
4 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Clifford Road Pharmacy
0.1 mi
7 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0 mi
4 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: criminal damage arson
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.