Care Homes In Bishop Auckland

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  1. Bishop Auckland, DL14 6XX - Four Seasons Health Care

    Barrington Lodge Care Home is situated in the market town of Bishop Auckland in County Durham and offers residential care, nursing care, dementia care and respite care. With a positive score from carehome.co.uk, Barrington Lodge has a long-serving Care team and benefits from strong ties with local GP surgeries and nurse practitioners. There is a busy activities programme at the home to keep residents busy, including charity fundraisers, visits from entertainers and pet therapy. Barrington Lodge is only half a mile away from the town centre, with great transport links via rail and the A688 and is close to surrounding countryside and spots like Auckland Castle.

    Care Types

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
    CQC rating: GoodFrom £906 Weekly70 BedAll Ensuite0.99 m from centre
  2. Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4SE - Maria Mallaband

    Located in Cobblers Lane, less than two miles from Newton Aycliffe town centre, Rose Lodge is a purpose-built care home providing residential care, dementia care, respite care, palliative care and day care. Inside the home, you’ll find ensuite bedrooms, a hair and nail salon, a dementia-friendly coffee shop and gardens. Residents at Rose Lodge enjoy a cooked breakfast, a choice of lunch and dinner meals and a supper and hospitality trolley serving drinks and cakes throughout the day, with regular coffee mornings, lunch clubs and charity events to keep them entertained. There are several bus stops nearby and there is on-site parking available.

    Care Types

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
    CQC rating: GoodFrom £1,063 Weekly54 BedAll Ensuite4.60 m from centre
  3. Durham, DH7 8PH - Four Seasons Health Care

    Brandon Lodge Care Home can be found in a quiet residential area on the outskirts of Durham. One of Durham’s leading care homes, Brandon Lodge offers residential care, nursing care and respite care, with positive scores from both the CQC and carehome.co.uk. There’s always something going on at Brandon Lodge, with regular visits from local police dog Jet for pet therapy sessions and a lovely outdoor garden area where residents love to sit in the shade. The home is a short drive from Durham and is within easy reach of local shops, pubs and public transport.

    Care Types

    ResidentialNursingRespite
    CQC rating: GoodFrom £862 Weekly38 Bed97% Ensuite6.59 m from centre
  4. Durham, DH1 3AY - Four Seasons Health Care

    Hallgarth Care Home is a scenic care home located in Durham and offers residential care, nursing care and respite care. The care team put on a busy activities programme to keep residents engaged and entertained, from fun themed days and visits from entertainers, to poetry club and day trips to local points of interest like the Beamish Museum. Hallgarth also has strong community links and hosts events for Durham Cricket Club, Grays College and Rhythm not Blues. The home is situated in a quiet residential area just a short walk from Durham’s city centre, with great public transport links.

    Care Types

    ResidentialRespite
    CQC rating: GoodFrom £1,088 Weekly60 BedAll Ensuite8.52 m from centre
  5. Sedgefield, TS21 3ET - Maria Mallaband

    Located between the towns of Sedgefield and Fishburn in County Durham, Willowdene is a charming care home providing residential care, nursing care, dementia care, respite care, day care and palliative care. Facilities at Willowdene include a conservatory and secure, dementia-friendly garden where entertainment and events are often held, communal lounges and dining rooms and a cosy coffee shop. Some of the ensuite bedrooms overlook the garden and bird feeders, perfect for bird watching. Residents at Willowdene benefit from the sweeping rural countryside that surrounds the home, as well as the nearby shops and local amenities of Sedgefield, Fishburn, Bradbury and more.

    Care Types

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
    CQC rating: GoodFrom £1,024 Weekly48 Bed73% Ensuite9.47 m from centre
  6. Darlington, DL3 0SW - Barchester Healthcare

    Situated in the scenic area of Darlington, North Park is a welcoming care home that provides expert residential, dementia and respite care to those in need. This Barchester Healthcare home boasts a plethora of useful facilities, including beautifully decorated bedrooms equipped with ensuite facilities, a selection of cosy communal lounges, social dining areas, an activity room, kitchen facilities and manicured gardens where residents can enjoy some well-earned fresh air. The dedicated team of activity coordinators put the wellbeing, interests and hobbies of residents before anything else. By personalising the jam-packed activity programme, residents stay happy, engaged and stimulated.

    Care Types

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
    CQC rating: GoodFrom £1,010 Weekly60 BedAll Ensuite9.64 m from centre
  7. Darlington, DL3 7AZ - Care UK

    The wonderful team here at Ventress Hall provide expert residential, dementia, nursing, respite and end-of-life care to the elderly in the beautiful market town of Darlington. Here at this peaceful Care UK home, residents benefit from stylish bedrooms, most of which are equipped with ensuite bathroom facilities along with a few shared or double rooms, plenty of cosy communal lounges, a library, a hairdressing salon and manicured gardens. Whether it be relaxing and socialising in the airy conservatory or exploring what this lovely County Durham town has to offer, there’s an activity for everyone here at Ventress Hall.

    Care Types

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
    CQC rating: GoodFrom £839 Weekly106 Bed77% Ensuite10.51 m from centre
  8. Darlington, DL1 1JF - Barchester Healthcare

    Hundens Park Care Home is a Barchester home located in Darlington and provides 24-hour nursing care for elderly people, people with sensory impairments and people with physical disabilities, as well as end of life care and respite care. The home also has the dedicated Darnton Suite to care for people with dementia who need specialist care. The team at Hundens Park work closely with local GPs, community health services and other medical support to ensure that each resident’s individual needs are met. Hundens Park was built on the site of a former bowling green and park and is conveniently located to nearby shops and amenities.

    Care Types

    NursingDementiaRespite
    CQC rating: GoodFrom £1,092 Weekly49 BedAll Ensuite11.01 m from centre
  9. Barnard Castle, DL12 8ND - Care UK

    Ideally located in the friendly market town of Barnard Castle, Kings Court is a welcoming care home that provides expert residential, respite and end-of-life care to the elderly. A historic building which was once the King’s Head hotel, where Charles Dickens once stayed, this Care UK home isn’t short of character and facilities to help residents feel at home, including beautiful bedrooms, stylish communal lounges, manicured gardens and much more. Kings Court also has a selection of double rooms for couples and siblings who want to stay together, as well as two apartments. This County Durham home is the perfect spot for residents to spend their later years.

    Care Types

    ResidentialRespite
    CQC rating: GoodFrom £939 Weekly37 Bed89% Ensuite12.90 m from centre
  10. Stanley, DH9 6QZ - Four Seasons Health Care

    Hollie Hill Care Home is situated in Stanley, close to the town centre and offers residential care, nursing care and residential dementia care, encouraging residents to get the most out of each day through social activities and building friendships with other residents. The care team are also developing a sensory garden for those with dementia. The home regularly receives visits from local nursery children, and pet therapy dogs and there is even a resident cat, dog and peacock that residents love to look after. Hollie Hill is just six miles from Durham and has excellent transport links via bus and the A1.

    Care Types

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
    CQC rating: GoodFrom £1,061 Weekly62 BedAll Ensuite13.76 m from centre

Frequently asked questions

Here is some further information about care homes in Bishop Auckland.

How many care homes are there in Bishop Auckland?

We have 38 care homes in Bishop Auckland. All our homes have been hand-picked by our team of care experts based on a number of factors, including the quality of care and the home's culture.

What is the average cost of care in Bishop Auckland?

Care home costs vary significantly across the country. If you're looking for a care home in Bishop Auckland, the average cost of care is £917. You may be eligible for care home funding - you can check through a care needs assessment.

How many nursing homes are there in Bishop Auckland?

We have 1 in Bishop Auckland that provide specialist, 24/7 support. All of our nursing care homes offer personalised support for anyone who has a medical condition or disability that requires round-the-clock care from registered nurses in a home-from-home environment.

How many Bishop Auckland care homes offer residential care?

We have 1 care homes in Bishop Auckland that offer residential care, which provides support and care for those who may find it difficult to live independently. Our residential care homes provide support for everyday tasks, including washing, mobility, and dressing.

What care homes in Bishop Auckland offer dementia care?

We have 1 Bishop Auckland care homes that provide round-the-clock dementia care. Those with dementia will need more care as the condition progresses, and specialist dementia care homes can provide the level of support they need.

We've rounded up the best Alzheimer's care homes across the UK - they've been handpicked by our team of care experts for their specialised care, round-the-clock support and comforting environments.

What Bishop Auckland care homes offer respite care?

If you're looking for temporary respite care, we have 1 care homes in Bishop Auckland that provide short-term stays.

Respite care homes provide relief for caregivers, offering a few weeks of support in a care home for a loved one while you recuperate. We've rounded up the best respite care homes in the UK to ease your care search.

Lottie's guide to Bishop Auckland

Need more guidance? Lottie's team of Care Experts have prepared the ultimate guide to care homes in Bishop Auckland. Here you'll find an overview of the local area and recommendations for elderly-friendly places to visit.

  • Overview

Welcome to Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland is a vibrant market town with a strong sense of community and plenty of care services for older adults and care seekers.

You’ll find a variety of care home options in Bishop Auckland and nearby, including residential care homes and respite care homes. No matter the type of care you’re searching for, each home provides an excellent level of support and is rated by the CQC (Care Quality Commission).

Our dementia care homes promote dignity in care and help residents to continue living as independently as possible in a home-from-home environment and dementia specialists provide round the clock specialist care for those living with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

If you’re recovering from an operation or hospital discharge a number of homes in Bishop Auckland and nearby are able to provide convalescent care in nursing care homes.

What’s more, many of our homes are in an ideal location to take in the scenic views of County Durham countryside; as well as having strong connections to the local community.

If you’re struggling to find the right level of support for your social care package in Bishop Auckland, we’ve also partnered with homes in the nearby areas of Chester-le-Street and Consett.

Popular Locations in Bishop Auckland

Auckland Castle

Auckland Castle was home to the Bishop of Durham for more than 900 years and is the ideal place to discover the history of Bishop Auckland and the surrounding areas.

Durham

The city of Durham is just a short drive away from Bishop Auckland. Durham makes for a great day out for the whole family, you’ll be able to explore Durham Cathedral, quaint cobbled streets and enjoy plenty of cafes and restaurants.