Bowburn Care Centre
Residential care home · Durham
Durham Road, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AT
Run by St Philips Care Limited
- GoodCQC · Sept 2022
- 8.0Our score
- Beds80
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0191 377 8214
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 8 September 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Bowburn Care Centre
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-129132313
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Bowburn Care Centre
Bowburn Care Centre supports older people and adults with dementia, mental health needs, physical disabilities or sensory impairment in a residential setting. It also records support for younger adults and offers short-term respite care, day care and longer-term placements.
Admissions begin with a conversation and assessment with the home manager. Residents can join arts and crafts, flower arranging, games and donkey therapy, while the home also has a hairdresser and shop. Meals include a choice of dishes and can accommodate medical, religious and cultural dietary needs.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Durham
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn GrangeFerryhill | 2.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The DispensaryDurham | 2.3 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Beddell HouseDurham | 2.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care HomeKelloe | 2.5 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| The DurhamGate Care HomeSpennymoor | 2.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by St Philips Care Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton Care CentreChilton | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Maple Care HomeStockton-on-tees | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| The GrangeSelby | Good | 8.0 | |
| Burntwood Hall Care CentreBarnsley | Good | 8.0 | |
| Western Lakes Care HomeMillom | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Grove Care Centre - ThurnscoeRotherham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Dearne Valley Care CentreRotherham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Barrow Hall Care CentreBarrow upon Humber | Good | 8.0 | |
| The ChestnutsGrimsby | Good | 8.0 | |
| Pavilion Care CentreBuxton | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Ravendale HallGrimsby | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Grove Care CentreLincoln | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Activities include donkey therapy
- Choice of meals for special diets
Ask about
- Protected mealtimes may limit visits during meals
Suits: Families planning respite or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Durham Road, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AT
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Questions families ask
How much does Bowburn Care Centre cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Bowburn Care Centre for its weekly fee. As a guide, County Durham council paid on average £1,094 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Bowburn Care Centre whether it takes residents funded by County Durham council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.