Compare top-rated care homes across Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland has 16 CQC-registered care homes, in North East England. Of those, 16 are residential care homes and 8 provide nursing care, with around 37 beds in a typical home. Whether you are looking for residential care, nursing care or specialist dementia care in Bishop Auckland, the homes below are compared on the same official information so you can shortlist with confidence.
About care homes in Bishop Auckland
Care quality in Bishop Auckland is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which inspects every care home and publishes a rating. Across the rated homes here, about 100% are rated Good or Outstanding (2 rated Outstanding, 13 rated Good). We show each home's current CQC rating and link to its full inspection report, so you can read the regulator's findings before you enquire.
The type of care a home is registered to provide matters as much as its rating. In Bishop Auckland, 12 are registered for dementia care, 8 for nursing care, 5 for learning disability and autism support, 10 for mental health needs. Many homes are registered for more than one type of care, so a dementia care home in Bishop Auckland may also offer residential or nursing care. Use the care-type links above to compare homes registered for a specific need.
Care homes in Bishop Auckland are run by a mix of national groups, regional operators and independent owners. The larger providers locally include Durham Care Line Limited (2 homes). The largest home by registered beds is Sandringham Care Home, with 92 beds. You can see every home a provider runs, with its ratings, on that provider's page.
Geographically, Bishop Auckland care homes are spread across the DL13, DL14 postcode districts, so you can focus on the part of Bishop Auckland closest to family. If you cannot find the right home in Bishop Auckland itself, neighbouring towns across County Durham are listed below as alternatives within easy reach.
Care home fees in Bishop Auckland depend on the type of care and how the place is funded. As a guide, self-funded residential care in North East England typically runs to several hundred pounds a week, with nursing and specialist dementia care costing more. If the person needing care has limited savings, the local authority in County Durham may contribute, and the NHS funds the healthcare element of nursing care through NHS-funded nursing care or, for the highest needs, NHS Continuing Healthcare. Fees are not held in the CQC record, so confirm the current weekly fee directly with each Bishop Auckland home.
Residential and nursing homes in Bishop Auckland
Illustrative Eden House
Illustrative Resolve
Illustrative Sandringham Care Home
Illustrative Barrington Lodge
Illustrative Bishopsgate Lodge Care Home
Illustrative Lyons Court Care Home
Illustrative Church View (Bishop Auckland)
Illustrative St Helens Care Home
Illustrative Crosshill Nursing Home
Illustrative Castle Bank Care Home
Illustrative Devonshire House
Illustrative The Fields Care Home
Illustrative Bowe's Court Care Home
Illustrative Thornfield Grange
Illustrative Poplar Lodge
Illustrative Laurel Place
Care homes near you across the Bishop Auckland area
Care homes in Bishop Auckland are spread across these postcode districts:
Care homes in County Durham near Bishop Auckland
Common questions about Bishop Auckland care homes
How much does a care home cost per month in Bishop Auckland?
Care home fees in Bishop Auckland vary by the type of care and the home. Self-funded residential care commonly costs from around £3,500 to £5,500 a month, while nursing and specialist dementia care are typically higher. The exact fee depends on the home, the room and the level of care, and is not recorded by the CQC, so always confirm the current monthly fee directly with each Bishop Auckland home.
Will the NHS or local authority pay for a care home in Bishop Auckland?
It depends on the person's needs and finances. County Durham's local authority may fund or contribute to a place if savings fall below the means-test threshold. The NHS pays the nursing element of a nursing home through NHS-funded nursing care, and may fund the full placement through NHS Continuing Healthcare where health needs are high. A care needs assessment and financial assessment determine what is paid.
How many care homes are there in Bishop Auckland?
Bishop Auckland has 16 CQC-registered care homes: 16 offering residential care and 8 offering nursing care. You can compare all of them on this page, with each home's official CQC rating and registered care needs.
What is the average CQC rating of care homes in Bishop Auckland?
Around 100% of rated care homes in Bishop Auckland are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. We show every home's current rating so you can shortlist with confidence, and we link to the official CQC report for each one.
What types of care home are in Bishop Auckland?
Care homes in Bishop Auckland and across County Durham include residential homes, nursing homes, and homes registered for dementia, learning disability, mental health and physical disability support. Use the care-type links on this page to compare homes registered for a specific need.
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