Home care · County Durham
Supported living in Bishop Auckland
4 of the 21 home care agencies covering Bishop Auckland offer supported living. Typical fees here come to about £33 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- CQC rates 2 of the 2 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding and 2 are not yet rated.
- New and changed CQC ratings across County Durham, updated every day.
- County Durham council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- 2 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
To cite: "Supported living in Bishop Auckland", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 4CQC-registered agencies
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 2offer dementia support
- 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Providers offering supported living
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 21
- Elderly care · 18
- Care for adults under 65 · 18
- Physical disability care · 15
- Learning disability care · 12
- Mental health care · 12
- Sensory impairment care · 12
- Dementia care · 10
- Children's care · 7
- Supported living · 4
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deaconstar Limited | Dec 2023 | under 0.5 miles | 1 | |
| 2 | Beechfield Care & Support Limited | Jan 2023 | 3.8 miles | 3 | |
| 3 | Guardian Alliance | Not yet rated | – | 0.6 miles | 5 |
| 4 | Highlea Care Limited | Not yet rated | – | 2.4 miles | 7 |
Every agency covering Bishop Auckland registered with CQC for supported living, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
How supported living in Bishop Auckland compares
19% of Bishop Auckland's agencies (4 of 21) hold a CQC registration for supported living. Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: 14 points above the 86% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 90% for supported living.
Deaconstar Limited and Beechfield Care & Support Limited lead the list for supported living. 1 was rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from January 2023 and the newest from December 2023. Within 2 miles of Bishop Auckland centre: 2 offices. 2 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across County Durham, 17 agencies are registered for supported living, and 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Here 19% of agencies list supported living, compared with 25% across County Durham.
In the North East, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Nearby towns: supported living
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Auckland | – | 4 | 2 |
| Spennymoor | 4.5 mi | 9 | 7 |
| Newton Aycliffe | 4.7 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Ferryhill | 5.7 mi | 8 | 6 |
| Esh Winning | 8.3 mi | 7 | 7 |
| Bowburn | 8.7 mi | 8 | 8 |
| Darlington | 9.7 mi | 5 | 4 |
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Common questions about supported living in Bishop Auckland
Who offers supported living at home in Bishop Auckland?
Of the 21 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Bishop Auckland, 4 list supported living as a specialism (Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Deaconstar Limited and Beechfield Care & Support Limited.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Bishop Auckland?
2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 2 with a rating. 2 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What does home care cost in Bishop Auckland?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Does County Durham council fund home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) County Durham council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach County Durham council.
How do I choose between agencies in Bishop Auckland?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 1 of 4 was inspected or rated within the last two years, and 1 has an older report. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. See the checklist.
Are there more supported living in towns near Bishop Auckland?
In Bishop Auckland there are 4, 2 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Spennymoor (4.5 miles): 9, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Newton Aycliffe (4.7 miles): 5, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Ferryhill (5.7 miles): 8, 6 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.