Devonshire House
Care home in Bishop Auckland, County Durham
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Devonshire House is a small residential care home in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, providing care for 25 residents across three floors. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2021).
The home offers residential care in a converted period building accessible by lift. Care plans are developed and reviewed to reflect residents' individual needs and preferences.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 1 February 2021 · Last inspected 12 January 2021
Inspectors carried out a focused visit in January 2021 to check infection prevention and control and whether earlier medicines recommendations had been acted on. They found medicines were managed safely and that people felt safe and well cared for. Staff were trained, care plans were detailed, and the management team was described as approachable, with regular audits leading to improvement plans.
- Medicines management was found to be safe, and the earlier recommendations had been addressed
- People said they felt safe and well cared for, and staff understood safeguarding responsibilities
- Care plans and risk assessments were comprehensive and personalised
- Management systems and audits were effective at identifying areas for improvement
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2025
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. 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 & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
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
Devonshire House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darlington Memorial Hospital, 9.5 miles away. The local GP practice is EVENWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE, 1.7 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.
More care homes near Bishop Auckland
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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