Care homes in Bishop Auckland

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Bishop Auckland has 16 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 8 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Outstanding, 12 Good and 1 Requires improvement. 1 home is not rated yet.

Bishop Auckland at a glance

16on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding2
  • Good12
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not yet rated1
  • 93% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.0 / 10
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Bishop Auckland on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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16 care homes in Bishop Auckland

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Resolve

Run by Resolve (Care Northern) Limited

Low House, Binchester Lane Ends, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8AW
OutstandingCQC · Apr 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds

Residential care home for 7 residents in Bishop Auckland, run by Resolve (Care Northern) Limited. Supports learning disabilities and mental health.

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Eden House

Run by HC-One No.2 Limited

Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6EN
OutstandingCQC · Dec 2023
  • Residential
  • 53 beds

Eden House offers residential and residential dementia care for older people in Bishop Auckland. The home is currently welcoming new residents and is designed for people who need ongoing support with daily living, personal care and the routines of a care home. Its service is suited to families looking for a dedicated residential setting rather than nursing provision.

Daily life includes communal activities, social contact and access to outdoor…

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Barrington Lodge

Run by Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd

Berkshire Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6XX
GoodCQC · Apr 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 70 beds

Care home with nursing for 70 residents in Bishop Auckland, run by Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Bishopsgate Lodge Care Home

Run by Landona House Limited

15 Hexham Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7PU
GoodCQC · Jun 2025
  • Nursing
  • 56 beds

Bishopsgate Lodge Care Home supports older people and younger adults through residential and nursing care, including dementia support and care for physical disabilities, mental health and sensory impairment. Longer-term placements and shorter stays after hospital treatment are also part of the group’s wider care offer.

Care packages range from help with daily activities to 24-hour nursing and specialist dementia support.

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Bowe's Court Care Home

Run by Durham Care Line Limited

Bowes Court, Stones End, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9RE
GoodCQC · Jul 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 23 beds

Care home with nursing for 23 residents in Bishop Auckland, run by Durham Care Line Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, younger adults, substance misuse and eating disorders.

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Castle Bank Care Home

Run by Castlebank Care Home Limited

26 Castle Bank, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, DL13 4AE
GoodCQC · Apr 2025
  • Residential
  • 28 beds

Residential and dementia care are available for older people at Castle Bank Care Home, with short-term respite, temporary stays and longer-term placements. The home is registered for care without nursing and can support people aged 65 and over with different levels of residential need.

Castle Bank provides personal care, residential support and EMI care, with an Activities Co-ordinator arranging meaningful activities in the home and beyond.

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Church View (Bishop Auckland)

Run by Roseberry Care Centres GB Limited

1 Main Street, South Church, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6SL
GoodCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 45 beds

Church View supports older people and younger adults through residential care, including residents living with dementia. Its person-centred care plans reflect differing requirements, from help with washing and dressing to more continuous support.

Residents can take part in weekly activity programmes shaped by their suggestions, including hobby groups, entertainment and traditional pastimes.

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Crosshill Nursing Home

Run by Rayson Homes Limited

2a Paragon Street, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, DL13 2NN
GoodCQC · Oct 2026
  • Residential
  • 30 beds

Residential care home for 30 residents in Bishop Auckland, run by Rayson Homes Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Devonshire House

Run by Devonshire House Care Limited

The Green, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9HW
GoodCQC · Feb 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 25 beds

Residential care home for 25 residents in Bishop Auckland, run by Devonshire House Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Lyons Court Care Home

Run by Durham Care Line Limited

Stones End, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9RE
GoodCQC · Jun 2025
  • Nursing
  • 50 beds

Care home with nursing for 50 residents in Bishop Auckland, run by Durham Care Line Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Poplar Lodge

Run by Aspire Healthcare Limited

Wards End, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, DL13 4JS
GoodCQC · Dec 2022
  • Residential
  • 9 beds

Poplar Lodge provides residential care for up to nine adult men with learning disabilities whose behaviours may place themselves or others at risk. The detached stone-built house stands in almost an acre of grounds, with bedrooms reflecting individual preferences and shared kitchen and lounge areas.

Residents can take part in gardening, horticultural and maintenance activities using sheds, greenhouses and individual plots of land.

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Sandringham Care Home

Run by Crown Care VI Limited

Escomb Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6HT
GoodCQC · May 2023
  • Nursing
  • 92 beds

Sandringham Care Home supports people with physical and mental health needs in a purpose-built 92-bed home in Bishop Auckland. It offers residential, nursing and dementia care, with each floor supported by dedicated staff including registered nurses, senior care staff and experienced carers.

Residents can use the ground-floor Grandma June’s tea room for high teas, birthdays or informal visits.

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St Helens Care Home

Run by Marton Care Homes Ltd

6 Manor Road, St. Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9DL
GoodCQC · May 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 40 beds

Residential and nursing care at St Helens Care Home is complemented by dementia and respite support for older people and adults with varied needs. Its registered scope also covers mental health, physical disabilities, younger adults and substance misuse, creating a broad profile for families considering care in Bishop Auckland.

The home promotes an active setting with daily activities, while the wider approach focuses on person-centred support,…

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Thornfield Grange

Run by Cygnet (OE) Limited

60 Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7QZ
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Nursing
  • 10 beds

Adults living with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs can receive specialist residential support with nursing at Thornfield Grange. The service is registered as a care home with nursing, with its scope also covering older people, mental health and younger adults.

Thornfield Grange forms part of Cygnet Health Care’s wider health and social care provision.

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The Fields Care Home

Run by The Fields Care Home

123 Low Etherley, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0HA
Requires improvementCQC · Aug 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 24 beds

Residential care home for 24 residents in Bishop Auckland, run by The Fields Care Home. Supports dementia and older people.

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Laurel Place

Run by Laurel Place Health Care Limited

Gudmunsen Avenue, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RG
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Nursing
  • 38 beds

Nurse-led care at Laurel Place supports adults with complex needs in Bishop Auckland, including older and younger adults living with dementia, mental health needs, physical disabilities or neurological conditions. The home provides a setting for people who need coordinated nursing and practical support.

Its care menu includes dementia, end-of-life and neurological care, alongside positive behaviour support and a multidisciplinary approach.

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Questions families ask

How many care homes are there in Bishop Auckland?

16 care homes in Bishop Auckland are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which care homes in Bishop Auckland are rated Outstanding?

Resolve and Eden House.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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