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Their aim is to provide excellent care within a warm, safe, and friendly environment whilst meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of the people who live and work there.
Care Provided by Castlebank Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 28 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please contact us to discuss individual requirements.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Castlebank Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Castlebank Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Castlebank Care Home Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Daniel Squibb (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (28)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Visiting
- Visiting is not restricted however please try to avoid meal times 12 Midday and 4pm
Parking
- Car park available at front of property
Castlebank Care Home Reviews (7)
Castlebank Care Home has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.107) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Castlebank Care Home has 7 reviews.
I have worked in a care sector and I have experience in taking care of both young and old people. I will be glad if I am given an opportunity to work with castle bank care home where I will be chance to work with the care teams and look after the ages people.
The staff at Castlebank are caring and thoughtful towards residents and family. They show respect, have patience, and bring a calm atmosphere. We visit regularly and always feel welcomed and accepted. There is a good choice of food at all mealtimes and tea/coffee/juice with biscuits/cake in between. Rooms are clean but not all have a toilet. Cannot fault the care they have given my mum.
My mother has been a resident for nearly a year now. In this time she has been treated with such kindness. I cannot find anything to criticise this care home for. The staff go over and above continuously. The food is all home-cooked and superb. The respect shown to all residents is exemplary.
Lovely staff, everyone is very approachable. care of residents is also good. Meals are really good with most things home-cooked. Rooms are clean and comfortable although not all have their own toilet. They allow residents to take some of their own furniture in which is comforting for them. if I could choose a care home again for my mother, I would make the same choice.
Thank you for leaving such a kind and honest review. Your feedback is valued and appreciated.
Her mobility was dreadful, a problem which was dramatically improved by the attention given to her by staff over a ten day period.
Staff were friendly, helpful and attentive and kept me informed about her progress.
She was surprisingly happy and content, considering her determination to remain in her own home. The treatment she received enabled her to return to that home.
She herself has concluded that she would be happy to return to Castle Bank should this be needed in the future.
Helped to put up Christmas decorations and found out how caring the staff were towards the residents and families totally shocked at how much love and caring they were to all people involved.
Many thanks to all involved in my experience many thanks again xxxx
I cannot praise the staff enough they treat residents with respect, I am there regularly and am always impressed with the level of care.
The decor is a little dated but that is not a deterrent, the home is clean and provides a great home for the residents.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 January 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Meet the Team (2)

My name is Daniel Squibb and I have been the owner of Castlebank Care Home since October 2003. My career background includes roles in both the NHS and private healthcare sectors. I also led and managed a successful Independent ambulance company with national coverage based in London for 15 years. I have worked in facilities management for large blue-chip companies and also held senior leadership roles for charities and other organisations.
It is my absolute honour and privilege to lead and manage Castlebank and I continuously strive to ensure that both myself and the Castlebank team deliver exceptional care which is tailored to the needs of every individual. I also relish each opportunity to enrich and enhance the living environment for our residents so that they experience the best quality of life possible whilst residing in our home.

I have worked at Castlebank Care Home for 5 years; originally as a housekeeper and then developed a passion for delivering outstanding care by progressing to Care Assistant, Senior Care Assistant and Support Coordinator.
My current role is Deputy Manager and I am very passionate about ensuring myself and my team make a positive impact towards our residents' lives by delivering a high standard of care. I am also enthusiastic about leading and developing a very dedicated team that strives to meet the needs of each resident to ensure that their care, comfort and well-being are paramount. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my four children. I feel it is important to nurture them and experience the world through their eyes!
Frequently Asked Questions about Castlebank Care Home
What types of Care is Castlebank Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Castlebank Care Home have?
There are 28 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Castlebank Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Castlebank Care Home to the centre of Bishop Auckland?
8.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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