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About
Brancepeth Court is a purpose-built care home in Crook, County Durham, operated by Bondcare. It provides residential and nursing care for older adults, with 49 registered beds. The home also operates a separate facility for younger adults with physical disabilities, and offers short-term respite care to support families and carers. End-of-life care is available for those requiring additional support during the final stages of their lives.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2022, with Good ratings across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 21 December 2022 · Last inspected 24 November 2022
Inspectors found Brancepeth Court, which covers nursing and personal care for older people, a 7-bed unit for adults with learning disabilities, and a mental health unit, to be working well overall. People were regularly asked for their views, given information in ways they understood, and received flexible support when they needed it. Staff were described as understanding how to protect people from poor care and abuse, and the service was open to new ways of working that promote independence.
- People were regularly asked for their opinions and were involved in discussions about their support.
- Medicines were handled safely, and infection prevention and control practices reflected current guidance.
- Staff had enough appropriate skills, had training to recognise and report abuse, and worked well with other agencies.
- Staff placed people's wishes, needs and rights at the centre of their work and followed best practice for learning disability and autism support.
- The provider recognised that a new electronic assessment tool needed further improvement so that it fully covered people's needs.
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
59 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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
Brancepeth Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is University Hospital of North Durham, 6.7 miles away. The local GP practice is WILLINGTON MEDICAL GROUP, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Crook
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 Bondcare
Brancepeth Court is one of 67 homes run by Bondcare 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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