Home care · County Durham
Supported living in Bowburn
Of the 29 home care agencies covering Bowburn, 8 offer supported living. Of the 8 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 90% for supported living across England. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years. CQC's latest rating here went to MMAB Healthcare- MMAB Consulting Ltd: Good, on 31 July 2025.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- New and changed CQC ratings across County Durham, updated every day.
- For dementia support, 5 have it on their CQC registration.
- County Durham council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Bowburn", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 8CQC-registered agencies
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 5are registered for dementia
- 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers supported living in Bowburn
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 29
- Elderly care · 24
- Care for adults under 65 · 24
- Physical disability care · 22
- Dementia care · 21
- Mental health care · 21
- Sensory impairment care · 20
- Learning disability care · 15
- Children's care · 12
- Supported living · 8
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MMAB Healthcare- MMAB Consulting Ltd | Jul 2025 | 3.5 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | St Anne's Community Services - Durham DCA | Mar 2023 | 3.5 miles | 1 | |
| 3 | Excellence Home Care | Sep 2022 | 3.6 miles | 8 | |
| 4 | Potens Dipton Supported Living and Outreach | Jun 2022 | 3.7 miles | 2 | |
| 5 | Yeshua Healthcare | Feb 2023 | 5.2 miles | 8 | |
| 6 | Second to None Care Ltd | Dec 2020 | 4.7 miles | 8 | |
| 7 | YS Services Limited trading as Embracing Care | Mar 2019 | 6.9 miles | 9 | |
| 8 | Cherry Tree Gardens | Jan 2019 | 6.9 miles | 5 |
The full list for supported living covering Bowburn: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Supported living in Bowburn: ratings, size and cost
8 of the 29 agencies covering Bowburn are registered with CQC for supported living (28%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, in line with the town-wide 100% and above the 90% for supported living across England.
The highest rated agencies for supported living are MMAB Healthcare- MMAB Consulting Ltd, St Anne's Community Services - Durham DCA and Excellence Home Care. 1 has a rating from the past two years. Oldest: January 2019. Newest: July 2025. Offices within 2 miles of Bowburn centre: 0.
Across County Durham, 17 agencies are registered for supported living, and 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for supported living: 28% here, 25% across County Durham.
Live-in care in the North East runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
Supported living in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowburn | – | 8 | 8 |
| Durham | 3.6 mi | 8 | 8 |
| Ferryhill | 3.8 mi | 8 | 6 |
| Spennymoor | 4.2 mi | 9 | 7 |
| Easington Lane | 5.9 mi | 8 | 6 |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 6.3 mi | 12 | 10 |
| Sacriston | 6.9 mi | 10 | 10 |
Help from the council
County Durham
County Durham council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
County Durham: getting assessed, funding your care, direct payments
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Free care cost report for Bowburn
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Supported living in Bowburn: your questions answered
How many agencies in Bowburn offer supported living?
Supported living is a registered specialism for 8 of the 29 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Bowburn (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include MMAB Healthcare- MMAB Consulting Ltd, St Anne's Community Services - Durham DCA and Excellence Home Care.
Are home care agencies in Bowburn well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 8 (100%) of the 8 rated.
How much does home care cost in Bowburn?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.
Will I get help from County Durham council with the cost of home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: County Durham council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with County Durham council.
How should I compare agencies in Bowburn?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 8 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 7. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. A checklist to help.
How do nearby towns compare with Bowburn for supported living?
Counting supported living: Bowburn 8 (8 Good or Outstanding); Durham (3.6 miles): 8, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Ferryhill (3.8 miles): 8, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Spennymoor (4.2 miles): 9, 7 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Supported living in nearby towns
- Supported living in Durham 3.6 mi
- Supported living in Ferryhill 3.8 mi
- Supported living in Spennymoor 4.2 mi
- Supported living in Easington Lane 5.9 mi
- Supported living in Hetton-le-Hole 6.3 mi
- Supported living in Sacriston 6.9 mi
- Supported living in Peterlee 7.4 mi
- Supported living in Houghton-le-Spring 7.4 mi
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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.