Care home
The Fields Care Home
Care home in Bishop Auckland, County Durham
The Fields Care Home
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
The Fields Care Home is a 24-bed care home in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, providing residential care. The home was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2026. Of the key-question grades, the home was rated Good for Responsiveness, and Requires Improvement for Safety, Effectiveness, Caring and Leadership.
Families considering The Fields should review the full CQC inspection report to understand the home's current provision and any action being taken to address areas identified for improvement.
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- 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
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
The Fields Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darlington Memorial Hospital, 11.1 miles away. The local GP practice is EVENWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE, 2.3 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.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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