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Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from CQC, FSA and Companies House data
Across Bishop Auckland and surrounding areas
Based on CQC inspection reports
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 17 homes
13 (76%)
Dementia
11 (65%)
Care homes across Bishop Auckland's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
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Bishop Auckland has 17 registered care homes (8 nursing, 11 residential). Our database includes CQC ratings, pricing, and risk analysis for every home.
Weekly costs in Bishop Auckland range from £1,286.65 to £1,406.84. The average is £1,347/week. Prices vary significantly by area — County Durham 042 averages £0/week while County Durham 042 is £0/week.
County Durham 042, DL14 have the highest concentration of homes rated Good or Outstanding. County Durham 042 leads with 100% of homes meeting this standard.
13 homes offer specialist dementia care in Bishop Auckland, representing 76% of all homes. Our reports highlight which dementia homes are rated Good or Outstanding by CQC.
11 homes in Bishop Auckland specialise in mental health support, covering 65% of the local market.
Data sources: CQC, Companies House, Food Standards Agency. Last reviewed March 2026.
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Residential care in Bishop Auckland
Homes trending upward based on recent CQC inspections
14 homes currently lack a registered manager
Average scores across Bishop Auckland care homes
Bishop Auckland homes rate strongest on Caring and weakest on Safe.
How recently homes were inspected by CQC
63% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports cross-reference multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Registered care homes for older adults across Bishop Auckland and surrounding areas.
Homes rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by CQC.
Of homes currently have no registered manager — a potential red flag for oversight and accountability.
Average inspection age. 25% of homes inspected within the last 2 years.
Mental Health
11 (65%)
Physical Disability
6 (35%)
Sensory Impairment
5 (29%)
Learning Disability
Every care home in our Bishop Auckland database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
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17 homes across Bishop Auckland — from County Durham 042 to DL14. See which ones suit your family.
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