Care home
Bowe's Court Care Home
Care home in Bishop Auckland, County Durham
Careline Lifestyles
Bowe's Court Care Home
Care home in Bishop Auckland, County Durham
Operated by Careline Lifestyles
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Bowe's Court Care Home is a 23-bed care home in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, operated by Careline Lifestyles. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2022).
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 13 July 2022 · Last inspected 29 June 2022
Inspectors found that Bowe's Court, which cares for up to 23 people including younger and older adults with conditions such as Huntingdon's Disease and physical and learning disabilities, was providing caring, attentive support. People and relatives described staff as kind and supportive, and staff reported feeling approachable management and a positive working environment. Safeguarding, medicines handling, staffing levels, food provision, training, infection control and quality assurance were all found to be in place.
- Staff were described by people and relatives as kind, caring and supportive, and people trusted them
- Staff had received safeguarding training and knew how to raise concerns
- Staffing levels and deployment were judged sufficient to meet people's needs in a timely way
- Food and drink met individual needs, with specialist diets catered for, and people's diversity and privacy were respected
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
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
189 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 |
What County Durham council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Bowe's Court Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darlington Memorial Hospital, 10.2 miles away. The local GP practice is EVENWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bishop Auckland
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Dene Valley Community Transport Ltd
The charity's main activity is to provide a Community Transport service in the Dene Valley and surrounding areas.
Part of Careline Lifestyles
Bowe's Court Care Home is one of 7 homes run by Careline Lifestyles on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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