Lindisfarne Ouston
- Care home
- 57 beds
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Registered since 2011
- County Durham, North East
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
4 ratings
First rated Inadequate in 2015, most recently Good in May 2020.
6 years
since the latest rating was published. A rating this old may not show how the service is today.
117 of 136
rated care homes in County Durham are rated Good, like this one.
Lindisfarne Ouston: inspection record
Rated Good in May 2020.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
Compare nearby
- G Pelton Grange Care Home Good, 0.6 miles away
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- G Heather House Good, 1.1 miles away
- G Covent House Good, 1.4 miles away
- G Lindisfarne Birtley Good, 1.7 miles away
What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 16 February 2022. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Lindisfarne Ouston provides residential and nursing care for up to 57 people. At the time of our inspection there were 43 people living at the home. Accommodation is provided over two floors in a purpose-built building.
Read the rest of CQC's summary
We found the following examples of good practice:
The home had comprehensive policies and procedures to manage any risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. This included the management of people with a COVID-19 positive diagnosis.
People living in the home and their relatives were supported to maintain contact. When visitors were unable to access the home, for example if they tested positive for COVID-19 technology such as on-line visiting was utilised.
A programme of regular COVID-19 testing for both people in the home, staff, and visitors to the home had been implemented. All visitors, including professionals were subject to a range of screening procedures, including showing evidence of vaccination and a negative lateral flow test before entry into the home was allowed.
There was an ample supply of PPE for staff and any visitors to use. Hand sanitiser was readily available throughout the service. Staff had received updated training on the use of PPE and we observed staff wearing it correctly during out inspection. Clear signage and information were in place throughout the home to remind staff of their responsibilities.
Daily cleaning schedules were implemented by housekeepers and all staff were involved in undertaking touch point cleaning.
The five questions we ask about services and what we found
Questions to ask when you visit
- Well-led was rated Requires improvement on 16 May 2020. Ask about changes in management and what has changed since the report.
- The last rating is 6 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
- Ask how nursing cover works at night and at weekends.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- Kathleen Moulding
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service with nursing
- Who it supports
- Dementia, Mental Health, Older People, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment, Younger Adults
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)9 inspection reports, latest 16 February 2022. The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Provider
- Gainford Care Homes Limited
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 02935370 (opens Companies House)
Gainford Care Homes Limited runs 13 services, all in the North East. 12 are rated Good or Outstanding and 1 has no rating yet.
Other services run by Gainford Care Homes Limited
- G Glenbrooke House Good. Care home, Gateshead
- G Lindisfarne Birtley Good. Care home with nursing, Gateshead
- G Lindisfarne Care Home Good. Care home with nursing, County Durham
- G Lindisfarne CLS Nursing Good. Care home with nursing, County Durham
Getting help from Durham County Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Durham County Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 03000 267 979
- Contact adult social care online
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Durham County Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Lindisfarne Ouston provide nursing care?
- Yes. The Care Quality Commission lists Lindisfarne Ouston as a care home with nursing.
- How many beds does Lindisfarne Ouston have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 57 beds at Lindisfarne Ouston.
- When was Lindisfarne Ouston last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Lindisfarne Ouston was published on 16 May 2020.
- Who runs Lindisfarne Ouston?
- Lindisfarne Ouston is run by Gainford Care Homes Limited. It runs 13 services, all in the North East.
- What is Lindisfarne Ouston's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 16 May 2020.
Contact
- Phone
- 0191 492 2891
- Address
- Front Street, Ouston, Chester Le Street, DH2 1QT Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
- G Pelton Grange Care Home Good, 0.6 miles away
- G Appletree Grange Good, 1 mile away
- G Heather House Good, 1.1 miles away
- G Covent House Good, 1.4 miles away
- G Lindisfarne Birtley Good, 1.7 miles away