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Care homes in Bishop Auckland offering physical disability care
Physical disability care is offered by 6 of the 9 care homes in Bishop Auckland, with 282 beds between them. CQC has rated 5 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 82% for physical disability care across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. We estimate typical fees in Bishop Auckland at about £1,230 a week for residential care and £1,370 for nursing careestimated. 3 care homes were last rated more than four years ago and 2 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Bishopsgate Lodge Care Home was rated Good on 20 June 2025.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- 6 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia, and 4 provide nursing.
- Rating changes in County Durham are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 5 of the 5 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, with 1 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from County Durham council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Bishop Auckland offering physical disability care", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 6care homes registered with CQC
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 6list dementia as a specialism
- 1with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Ranked providers of physical disability care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 9
- Elderly care · 9
- Dementia care · 8
- Care for adults under 65 · 8
- Physical disability care · 6
- Mental health care · 5
- Nursing care · 5
- Residential care · 4
- Sensory impairment care · 3
| # | Care home | CQC rating | Last rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eden House | Dec 2023 | 53 | No | |
| 2 | Bishopsgate Lodge Care Home | Jun 2025 | 56 | Yes | |
| 3 | Barrington Lodge | Apr 2021 | 70 | Yes | |
| 4 | St Helens Care Home | May 2021 | 40 | Yes | |
| 5 | Devonshire House | Feb 2021 | 25 | No | |
| 6 | Laurel Place | Not yet rated | – | 38 | Yes |
Every care home in Bishop Auckland registered with CQC for physical disability care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is.
Physical disability care in Bishop Auckland: what the data shows
Registered for physical disability care: 6 out of 9 care homes in Bishop Auckland (67%). Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: 12 points above the 88% for every care home here, and above the England figure of 82% for physical disability care.
Eden House, Bishopsgate Lodge Care Home and Barrington Lodge lead the list for physical disability care. 1 was rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from February 2021 and the newest from June 2025. Registered beds across these homes: 282, and 4 also provide nursing care. Not yet rated: 1. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 75 care homes in County Durham list physical disability care, and 90% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Here 67% of care homes list physical disability care, compared with 53% across County Durham.
In the North East, residential care typically costs about £1,185 a week and nursing care about £1,305. Specialist care may cost more, so check prices with each home. How we estimate costs.
About physical disability care
Think of stroke, Parkinson's, arthritis, MS or a spinal injury: each can reduce movement or strength, and physical disability care is designed around needs like these. Safe moving and handling, often with a hoist, sits alongside personal care and help to remain independent and active.
Questions to ask care homes about physical disability care
- Can support fit around the person's own routine?
- How do you work with physiotherapists and occupational therapists?
- How do you support independence rather than doing everything for the person?
- Who reviews the care plan when needs change?
- How do you prevent pressure sores and falls?
Free advice: Scope helpline, 0808 800 3333. County Durham: physical disability care.
Physical disability care around Bishop Auckland
| Place | How far | Care homes | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Auckland | – | 6 | 5 |
| Newton Aycliffe | 4.7 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Bowburn | 8.7 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Darlington | 9.7 mi | 11 | 8 |
| Durham | 9.9 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Sacriston | 11.8 mi | 3 | 2 |
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Common questions about physical disability care in Bishop Auckland
Which care homes in Bishop Auckland offer physical disability care?
6 of the 9 CQC-registered care homes in Bishop Auckland offer physical disability care (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Eden House, Bishopsgate Lodge Care Home and Barrington Lodge.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Bishop Auckland have?
Of the 5 that have been rated, 5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, including 1 Outstanding. 1 is awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical care home prices in Bishop Auckland?
Average self-funder fees in North East, 2026: residential care home £1,185 a week; nursing home £1,305 a week. An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Our cost guide has more detail.
Will County Durham council pay for a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means County Durham council has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting County Durham council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Bishop Auckland?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 1 of the 6 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 4 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Bishop Auckland compare with nearby towns for physical disability care?
Nearest towns we cover: Willington (4.1 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Spennymoor (4.5 miles): 1, 0 rated Good or Outstanding; Newton Aycliffe (4.7 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. Bishop Auckland itself has 6, 5 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: physical disability care around Bishop Auckland
- Physical disability care in Willington 4.1 mi
- Physical disability care in Spennymoor 4.5 mi
- Physical disability care in Newton Aycliffe 4.7 mi
- Physical disability care in Crook 5.0 mi
- Physical disability care in Ferryhill 5.7 mi
- Physical disability care in Brandon 7.0 mi
- Physical disability care in Bowburn 8.7 mi
- Physical disability care in Darlington 9.7 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.