Bondcare
Redworth
Nursing home in Shildon, County Durham
Operated by Bondcare
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About
Redworth is a 68-bed care home operated by Bondcare on the outskirts of Shildon in County Durham. The home supports older people and those living with dementia across two separate units: one providing residential care, and one offering nursing-level support.
The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2022). Redworth provides a range of care types including residential, nursing, respite and end-of-life provision, with 24-hour staffing.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 20 December 2022 · Last inspected 17 November 2022
Inspectors found that the home supports up to 57 adults, some of whom live with dementia, and that care plans reflect each person's individual preferences. Staff were said to feel well supported through regular meetings, supervision and yearly appraisals, and people told inspectors they feel involved in the service. The range of activities on offer was described as wide, helping people to enjoy their time there.
- Safeguarding systems are in place, and people who are at risk have plans that guide staff on managing those risks
- Staffing levels meet people's needs, and new staff are recruited safely
- Safety checks on the building are carried out, the home is clean and tidy, and infection risks are managed
- Regular quality checks by the registered manager lead to identified problems being put right
- Medicines are given and stored safely, but medicines records are not always completed correctly, and inspectors made a recommendation about medicines management
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
184 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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
Redworth is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darlington Memorial Hospital, 7.4 miles away. The local GP practice is HALLGARTH SURGERY, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Shildon
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.
Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington
The Charity provides extensive portfolio of activities based on Health, Learning and Leisure for the benefit of people 50+
Part of Bondcare
Redworth is one of 67 homes run by Bondcare on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
More care homes near Shildon
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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