The DurhamGate Care Home

13/12/2025

Happy Belated Birthday, Mike.

With thanks to our catering team and the singing voices of Hollie and Anne, we got to remind you just how much you mean to us all at DurhamGate.

From the jokes and daily compliments to the team, to your banter with Graham and Doreen, and to telling everyone on a home tour it’s awful here with a warm wink and a laugh, you make all our days special. Here’s to you!

12/12/2025

Absolute joy and a full house for this afternoon’s performance from Ukelele Smile, your music lives up to your name!

Packed with Christmas hits, legendary tunes and a few pranks and surprises to keep things fresh, what a treat to have you visit us at DurhamGate. We enjoyed it all. One resident said, “I haven’t laughed that much in ages!”

10/12/2025

Mavis, Helen, Gladys, Beatrice, Janine, Jo, and Rachel turned a simple trip to the Metro Shopping Centre into a comedy show. We laughed through the shops, got “lost” more than once, and fuelled up on burger king with a coffee to follow. Everyone went home with tired feet, full bags, and even fuller hearts.💕

09/12/2025

We are delighted to announce we have been rated ‘Good’ in all areas following our first CQC (Care Quality Commission) inspection. Testament to our incredible team, residents and relatives that make DurhamGate special.

During the visit, CQC inspectors observed the residents’ experiences and spoke with several residents, their families, and staff to gather feedback on services.

Inspectors were impressed with the ‘person-centred care’, stating that residents and relatives felt listened to and consulted when planning and agreeing how care and support should be provided, and supported people to have an active life in line with their preferences and choices about how they liked to spend their time.

You can read the full report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-18039295654

08/12/2025

We had a lovely day today, here at Durhamgate,
Singing, dancing and toe tapping along with Susan & David Crawt . Thank you for a lovely afternoon.💕

08/12/2025

What an uplifting start to the week with the dynamic duo, Susan and David, bringing all the good vibes to kick off a week filled with activity.

From spa-like treatments and nail painting, festive bingo and crisp Winter walks, fitness classes, Ukulele playing, and one-to-one feel-good sessions, there is so much to enjoy this week at DurhamGate.

05/12/2025

Carols in care: why this festive activity should be on every home’s calendar this December

See our feature in Durham Magazine

Christmas is a time for fun, festivities and revisiting traditions. Whilst staying healthy may not always be at the forefront of people’s minds during this time, one Christmas activity has several surprising health and wellbeing benefits – carolling. Joanna Stanford, Lifestyle Manager at The Durhamgate care home, home to ‘the residents’ choir’, shares how this festive favourite can help support physical and mental wellbeing, whatever your age.

https://www.facebook.com/durhammagazineuk/posts/pfbid0JQT8cAAE879VjJFBpNiU8QgyNP6nNTcLqAGZDquX3Ex7g7vvsFkRVQLQ5ytHZNCsl

🎶 This Christmas, singing carols isn’t just festive, it’s good for your health too.

From boosting your mood and immunity to improving breathing and memory, carolling offers surprising wellness benefits for all ages. 💛

The DurhamGate Care Home

04/12/2025

Enjoying the film,
'its a wonderful life'
We do love our little cinema ♥️

04/12/2025

We just wanted to wish not one, but two of our staff, with congratulations on babies that are due very soon. Congratulations and best wishes both to Shona & partner and Glen & partner from all of us here at Durhamgate xx

04/12/2025

✨ Monthly Church Service with St Andrew's Church, Spennymoor at DurhamGate Care Home ✨

These visits have become a cherished part of our monthly routine, bringing comfort, faith, and fellowship to our residents. Creating meaningful opportunities for spiritual well-being and community bonding.

This morning's service was filled with gentle hymns, thoughtful prayers, and uplifting words. These moments of shared worship bring a sense of peace and connection.

Thank you, St Andrew’s Church, for another beautiful service.

03/12/2025

🎄 “Serving Christmas cheer… and questionable fashion choices.”lol🎄

03/12/2025

No one loves Christmas like Claire loves Christmas!
Maybe it's being born just a few days before Christmas day with the surname Winter, or the fact that it can bring out the best in people, whatever it is that made Claire love this season, we're so glad she brings it to DurhamGate. Inspiring us all to dress up this month and join in the festive fun, telling us "I've always worked in care, there is something very rewarding about helping to brighten up people's day, from a 10-minute chat that makes a big difference or helping someone to do something they couldn't do alone, that's why I love what I do. Christmas reminds us all to be more generous and to help others where we can."