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Bowe's Court Care Home

Bowes Court, Stones End, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9RE

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 14 July 2022

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Last inspected 29 June 2022

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 14 Jul 2022

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating unchanged since last inspection

6 rated inspections on record · First rated October 2015

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

University Hospital of North Durham

13.4 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Woodview Medical Practice

1.7 mi

1 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Whitworth Chemist

1.9 mi

1 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

1.9 mi

1 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by County Durham (2025–26)

£857

per week, residential

£890

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

77

Most common: anti social behaviour

Elderly population

19.3% of people in County Durham are aged 65 or over

50.1

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Provider

Durham Care Line Limited

6

locations

100%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds23
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
Last inspected29 June 2022
Registered with CQC since16 December 2010
Registered managerRobyn Jayne Allen

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsCaring for people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health ActDementiaEating disordersLearning disabilitiesMental health conditionsPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentSubstance misuse problems

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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