Devonshire House
Bishop Auckland, DL14 · 2.7 km · 25 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,193 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
CQC: Good
The Fields Care Home
123 Low Etherley, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0HA
Residential care home · 24 beds · The Fields Care Home
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,193
- CQC rating
- Good
- November 2018
- Beds
- 24
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical residential home in County Durham
£1,193a week
About £62,010 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,385 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,080a week
The typical live-in carer near County Durham, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £113 a week less, £5,850 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,030 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Bishop Auckland
47 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of County Durham
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About The Fields Care Home
The Fields Care Home is a residential care home in Bishop Auckland, in the County Durham council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 24 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. The home has been registered since November 2010.
At its latest inspection, published November 2018, the CQC rated The Fields Care Home Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
The Fields Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in County Durham with a fee on record typically charge about £1,193 a week for residential care and £1,406 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 146 registered care homes in County Durham. The nearest to The Fields Care Home include Devonshire House, St Helens Care Home and Laurel Place, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- The Fields Care Home
- Registered with CQC
- November 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (November 2018)
- Council area
- County Durham
- Town
- Bishop Auckland
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and responsive care, with some records and management arrangements still needing attention.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
The Fields Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in County Durham typically charge about £1,193 a week for residential care and £1,406 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,080 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about The Fields Care Home
How much does The Fields Care Home cost?
The Fields Care Home has not published its fees. Care homes in County Durham typically charge about £1,193 a week for residential care and £1,406 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for The Fields Care Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Fields Care Home Good in November 2018. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Fields Care Home provide nursing care?
No. The Fields Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Fields Care Home offer dementia care?
Yes. The Fields Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does The Fields Care Home have?
The Fields Care Home is registered for up to 24 residents.
Care at home
47 live-in carers within about an hour of County Durham
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £960 to £1,210 a week. 42 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
Petty Tutsirai C.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 9 years caring
Based about 21 minutes from County Durham. Can care for a couple
Clemence K.
1 review
From £945 a week, 12 years caring
Based about 25 minutes from County Durham. Can care for a couple
Sithembiso S.
1 review
From £924 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 28 minutes from County Durham. Can care for a couple
Vetakumisa K.
2 reviews
From £1,096 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 34 minutes from County Durham. Can care for a couple
“Petty introduced herself to Mum every time she was caring for her and responded very quickly to Mum if she was distressed in the night.”
See live-in carers near County DurhamProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
Other care homes near Bishop Auckland
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Bishop Auckland
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
47 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of County Durham
Live-in, a week
typically £1,080
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
St Helens Care Home
Bishop Auckland, DL14 · 2.9 km · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,193 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Laurel Place
Bishop Auckland, DL14 · 3.6 km · 38 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,193 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week