Devonshire House Care Ltd

Front Street, The Green, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, Durham DL14 9HW

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Devonshire House Care Ltd, Bishop Auckland

Devonshire House Care Centre is a small, independent family-run residential care home in West Auckland. It has 25 rooms, some of which can be available as a double room for those who wish.

The home is on the village green and has lovely views of the surrounding countryside, they encourage their residents to take part in events in the village and have good links with the local community.

Residential care, specialist dementia... Read more

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Care Provided by Devonshire House Care Ltd

Primary Care Categories

Older Person Care
Dementia
Learning Disability / Autism
Mental Health Condition
Physical Disability
Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

Permanent Care
Respite Care

Care Types Provided

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
For a maximum of 25 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

Mild Dementia
Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

Parkinson's Disease
Stroke
Palliative / End of Life Care
COPD/Pulmonary Disease
Bariatric Care/Obesity
Convalescent Care
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Day 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
Residents Kitchenette
Television point in own room
Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of care	Permanent	Respite
Residential Care	From £946	From £946
Residential Dementia Care	From £949	From £949

Contact Devonshire House Care Ltd to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

We do not charge a top up fee

The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Devonshire House Care Ltd for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Funding Types Accepted

Self-Funding (Private)
Local Authority with Top-up
Local Authority
NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Tours

Onsite Tours of Devonshire House Care LtdUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun(between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)Open Availability, Walk ins are welcome- Appointments are available on request.

Good to Know

Owner

Devonshire House Care Ltd
Private Owned

Person in charge

Joanne Slater (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

Mixed (no single-gender units)
Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

Purpose Built: No
Last Refurbishment: 2026
Number of floors: 3

Room Information

Single Rooms (21)
Couples/Companion Rooms (2)

Visiting

Visitors are welcome 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Parking

There is a small car park to the front of the home, with additional on-street parking

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 02 February 2021

Overall
Good

CaringGood
EffectiveGood
ResponsiveGood
SafeGood
Well-ledGood

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Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 29 September 2026

We currently have 1 vacancy. Availability for residential care, respite and day care. Please call the home for more information

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Meet the Team (2)

Kathryn CooperJob Title Nominated IndividualJoined 2016

Kathryn has worked at Devonshire House since October 2016, following in the footsteps of her parents and grandfather (who started Devonshire House in 1986).

She has worked in the care sector since 2009 and has a passion for ensuring that the residents in the home receive a high standard of care in a warm, homely and friendly environment.

Kathryn also has a Level qualification in Management of Health and Social Care, HR Management, and a Level 7 Diploma in Business Management.

She is chair of the County Durham care home registered managers network.

Please feel free to contact the home and speak to Kathryn to find out more about what we do! Read less

Joanne SlaterJob Title Registered ManagerJoined 2007

Joanne has worked at Devonshire Home since 2007 in various roles, ranging from caring to cooking and later as a senior and deputy manager. She has a wealth of care knowledge and experience, as well as a Level 4 Health and Social Care Management Diploma.

Joanne has been in the position of manager in the home since 2025, and has recently been awarded her registration! Read less

Frequently Asked Questions about Devonshire House Care Ltd

How much does Devonshire House Care Ltd cost?

The care home lists weekly fees per person from £946 for residential care (respite from £946) and from £949 for residential dementia care (respite from £949). Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority, NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).

What types of Care is Devonshire House Care Ltd registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Devonshire House Care Ltd have?

There are 21 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Devonshire House Care Ltd?

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

How far is Devonshire House Care Ltd to the centre of Bishop Auckland?

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

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