SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Good
EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?Good
CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?Good
ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?Good
Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?Good
CQC hasn't inspected this home for more than 5 years. It re-inspects based on risk, so an old rating doesn't count against a home on this site, but it may not reflect the home today. ?
Lindisfarne Seaham is one of 142 care homes in County Durham: a 62-bed nursing home in Seaham, run by Gainford Care Homes Limited. CQC registers it to look after older people, people with dementia, younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. Most homes in County Durham are smaller: the median there is 40 beds.
It is one of 13 homes run by Gainford Care Homes Limited. 12 of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Of the 6 closest rated homes, none is rated above it. 99 other homes in County Durham share its tier, “Good”. Its kitchen was rated 5 for food hygiene in June 2025. 84% of homes in County Durham also score 5.
CQC rated it Good overall and in all five key questions in October 2018. It was also rated Good at the inspection before, in April 2016. CQC hasn't re-rated the home for over 5 years, like 29% of homes in County Durham. Here is how rating age varies by council.
