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Lynwood House

Lynwood House
Durham Road
Lanchester
Durham
DH7 0LP

Tel: 01207 3201292

Location map of Glendale House

Residential Manager: Ann Steadman

Services Available

Respite Care
Emergency
Short Stay
Long Stay

Number of Beds

34 Single, 2 Double

General Information

Lynwood House was opened in 1968 and is situated just on the outskirts of the rural picturesque village of Lanchester, just off the main Durham/Consett Road. It is convenient for all the village amenities and is well served by public transport to the surrounding areas. It is set in its own extensive, well maintained grounds and is surrounded by mature trees with and a stream running through the garden.

The entrance to the home is warm and welcoming as are the staff who make Lynwood a very popular home.

Lynwood House caters for 37 people and has 3 units, one catering for 10 people who are elderly, mentally infirm. The other 2 units cater for both men and women, 50% of whom are high dependency.

There is also information about care home inspections on this site.