Thornfield Grange

Thornfield Grange is a nursing home in Bishop Auckland, in the County Durham council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 10 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is run by Cygnet Health Care, which operates 68 care homes in England. The home has been registered since September 2013.

At its latest inspection, published March 2023, the CQC rated Thornfield Grange 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.

Thornfield Grange has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. 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 Thornfield Grange include Sandringham Care Home, Bishopsgate Lodge Care Home and Eden House, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.