Bowe's Court Care Home
Bowes Court, Stones End, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9RE
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 14 July 2022
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
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating unchanged since last inspection
6 rated inspections on record · First rated October 2015
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
University Hospital of North Durham
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)
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.