Barrington Lodge Care Home

Berkshire Place, St Andrews Way, Bishop Auckland DL14 6XX
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  • Barrington Lodge Care Home, Bishop Auckland
Barrington Lodge Care Home is found in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, in a central location close to local amenities.

The team there help enable people of all abilities to live their lives as fully and independently as possible, supported by a friendly care team.

Barrington Lodge has two units - one which cares for people living with dementia and another which supports people with physical disabilities. Residents can stay here on a permanent basis or just for short term respite visits.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 70 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1125 – £1190
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1354 – £1354
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1331 – £1371
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1237 – £1265
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1489 – £1489
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1464 – £1504

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Barrington Lodge Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Maninder Matharoo (Acting Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Separate units for mentally disordered patients
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (70)

Barrington Lodge Care Home Reviews (55)

9.4

Barrington Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.408) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barrington Lodge Care Home has 55 reviews.

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Review from Lynn B (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
Very poor experience. Lack of suitable equipment ie pressure cushion, table on wheels. Mum had to eat meals bent over a small side table for first week! Wardrobe could not be used as chair between it and bed prevented it opening. No social interaction in first week and despite my repeated requests for
involvement in activities this only happened once in 3 weeks. My mum felt like a prisoner!
Despite there being some friendly, caring staff I would definitely not recommend this home!
I moved my mum to another home, which is completely different and she is content there
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Review from David W (Respite Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I felt safe in the home after my discharge from hospital, I was comfortable. Good hygiene carried out always had fresh clothes, plenty to eat and drink of a very high quality. Also care of relatives services set up well for return home. I was sorry that due to my condition I couldn't take part in activities.
Staff always friendly and cheerful. Thank you.
Reply from Jack Pollard, Administrative Sales & Marketing Support at Barrington Lodge Care Home

Thank you David for your feedback and for taking the time to share your experience of our home. We are pleased to learn it has been so positive and hope your recovery goes smoothly. Take care.

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Review from I L (Son of Resident) published on 8 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum was looked after very well by the carers at Bishop Barringtonton Lodge. She improved in health and cognitive behaviour (after her fall) with the care given by the staff at Barrington Lodge.
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Review from Mark D (Nephew of Resident) published on 30 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the care. My uncle is only new to the home and is well looked after by all staff.
It is a very friendly home and residents are always happy, my uncle has settled into his new home really well.
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Review from Glen N (Son of Resident) published on 28 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic place for my dad knowing he is getting the care he so deserves from hardworking, caring staff that go above and beyond.
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Review from Joyce C (Respite Resident) published on 8 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Extremely competent, cheerful and efficient staff.
I have gained a lot of help from everyone.
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Review from Mavis S (Resident) published on 8 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is the best care home that anyone should come to because every nurse looks after us, every one of them is looking after all the patients who are ill. We get lovely meals every day also. Treats, given a lot.
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Review from Neil R (Son of Resident) published on 6 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother enjoyed her stay, there were no problems with her medication as she takes a lot of tablets. She felt safe and happy in her stay and the staff were terrific.
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Review from I H (Son of Resident) published on 30 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has been living in Barrington Lodge for almost 3 years and the staff treat him very well. He likes them and they seem to like him. The staff are very friendly all the time. I know he is safe.
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Review from Tracy W (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely place for my mam to stay where I know I can leave her to be well looked after. Nice, friendly home, excellent management. I know I'd have no worries leaving my mam in their hands.
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Review from Mark W (Brother of Resident) published on 2 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My brother is a resident at Barrington Lodge Care Home following a stroke. At first, I think he struggled to settle however now is happy and has made friends, especially with other residents and staff. He is overall happy and well looked after.
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Review from Joan W (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic, everyone has made Barrington a home from home for my mum. They have all shown so much love and compassion, and we can't thank you enough. On her recent trip to the hospital, she kept telling everyone she wanted to go back "home" to see her friends. That is the highest compliment she could
give!
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Review from Alison B (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have found the time my mother has been here very good. I can not fault the staff and what they do for my mother. The food is excellent and you have a good range of choices. The bedrooms are kept clean and bathroom. So on the whole, I am very happy with the care my mam has received.
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Review from Valerie K (Relative of Resident) published on 24 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff seem helpful. Sometimes the residents says the food is a bit bland but otherwise, things seem ok. Some staff, in particular, seem very good.
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Review from Susan S (Wife of Resident) published on 18 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very caring and supportive to both my husband and myself. Nothing is ever too much trouble for them. My husband has improved tremendously under their excellent care and encouragement. I can't thank them enough for their support to both of us.
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Review from V F (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely team of carers, thank you all for helping my Mam. The room was very nice. Visiting was great and the team was very accommodating. Mam is very pleased to be home but misses the team. Would recommend Barrington Lodge.
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Review from P B (Son of Resident) published on 19 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
Mother was an emergency intermediate care case but was placed on a nursing department and was therefore less urgent. The unit was very noisy due to the call system and frequent emergencies. Food was terrible (worse than school dinners) so we moved Mother out before malnutrition set in. We had to ask
for the commode to be cleaned 3 times (on separate occasions).
Reply from Harriet Sharland, Marketing Assistant at Barrington Lodge Care Home

Thank you, P B, for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We are sorry to hear of the concerns that you have raised and would welcome the opportunity to discuss this in more detail with you. Please could we ask that you kindly contact our Home Manager or get in touch via feedback@.fshc.co.uk. Thank you, we look forward to hearing from you.

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Review from Malcolm B (Husband of Resident) published on 12 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall experience, very good!
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Review from Valerie A (Son of Resident) published on 5 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very pleasant experience.
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Review from Peter A (Respite Resident) published on 21 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great staff.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.408)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.408) out of 10 for Barrington Lodge Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.408 for Barrington Lodge Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (134 Excellents x 5) + (74 Goods x 4) + (14 Satisfactorys x 3) + (8 Poors x 2) + (3 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 233 Ratings = 4.408
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barrington Lodge Care Home is based on 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 70 registered maximum number of service users is 14, which has been reached with 18 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Maninder

Maninder Brown

Job Title: Home Manager

I started my journey in care in 2005 and have worked my way up to a Home Manager, it is such a rewarding job.
We give our residents the love and support they need everyday. The reaction and affection we get back goes above and beyond any expectations.

Frequently Asked Questions about Barrington Lodge Care Home

What types of Care is Barrington Lodge Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Barrington Lodge Care Home have?

There are 70 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Barrington Lodge Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Barrington Lodge Care Home to the centre of Bishop Auckland?

0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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