St Philips Care
Bowburn Care Centre
Care home in Durham, County Durham
Operated by St Philips Care
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About
Bowburn Care Centre is operated by St Philips Care and provides nursing and personal care to 80 residents in Durham, County Durham. The home supports people with varying care needs, from those requiring specialist nursing input to those needing assistance with daily living.
The Care Quality Commission rated Bowburn Care Centre as Good overall in its 2022 report, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 8 September 2022 · Last inspected 18 August 2022
Inspectors found that people were kept safe at this Durham home, which provides personal care for up to 80 older people, some of whom live with dementia, but does not offer nursing. Staff were described as working closely as a team, understanding their roles, and reviewing risks to people's health and safety regularly. The home was found to have a friendly, upbeat feel, with a clean and well-kept environment.
- Staff worked well together, understood their roles and kept people safe, and knew how to recognise and report possible abuse.
- Assessments of risks to people's health and safety were detailed, tailored to each person and reviewed regularly.
- Medicines were stored and given safely by experienced, competent staff, and staff were recruited and trained safely.
- The registered manager was respected by staff and external partners, and feedback from relatives and specialists about the leadership was positive.
- The registered manager agreed that the outdoor space should be reviewed so it better meets the needs of people living with dementia.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
257 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what County Durham council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £807 |
| 2025 | £857 |
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Local health safety net
Bowburn Care Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is University Hospital of North Durham, 4.6 miles away. The local GP practice is BOWBURN MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Durham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Durham County
Provision of services and activities to promote the wellbeing of all older people mainly in and around County Durham and help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
Age Concern Durham County
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Hops
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Haswell and District Mencap
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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