The Fields Care Home

Bishop Auckland · DL14 0HA

Care type
Residential Care Home
Weekly fees
Fees not published
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Nov 2018
Capacity
24 beds
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What to know before your visit

The Fields Care Home is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Good (Nov 2018).

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating

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  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
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Registered provider
The Fields Care Home
Provider group
-
Local authority
County Durham
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The Fields Care Home Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection report published · Nov 2018
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Published care capabilities

Published age groups: Adults aged 65+. Ask the home to assess the individual care needs.

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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Adults aged 65+

The Fields Care Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Family Reviews

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for The Fields Care Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

The Fields Care Home is a residential care home in Bishop Auckland, North East, operated by The Fields Care Home since 2010. The home has 24 beds and is an inspection rating of Good.

Contact & location

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

Contact & Directions

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Location & Neighbourhood

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123 Low Etherley, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0HA

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
8 stops

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

Nutrition details available

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5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected November 2024)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Good
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Facilities & Features

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Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is The Fields Care Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting The Fields Care Home

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  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About The Fields Care Home

What does the inspection rating for The Fields Care Home show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 1 November 2018.

Is The Fields Care Home a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 1 November 2018. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 5.0 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

Are The Fields Care Home's care home fees published?

Ask The Fields Care Home for a written weekly quote covering the care required, what is included and any extras. Compare the quote with local care home fees in Bishop Auckland.

Is The Fields Care Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

The Fields Care Home is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

How many beds does The Fields Care Home have?

The Fields Care Home has 24 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

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What do care home reviews say about The Fields Care Home?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 5.0 out of 5.

Are The Fields Care Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

The Fields Care Home's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is The Fields Care Home safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for The Fields Care Home is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates The Fields Care Home?

The Fields Care Home is operated by FIELDS CARE HOME LTD (Company registration number: 10485528). Ownership type: independent.

Has The Fields Care Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against The Fields Care Home in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about The Fields Care Home's provider?

The Fields Care Home's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 30 April 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask The Fields Care Home?

Ask The Fields Care Home how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing The Fields Care Home?

Before choosing The Fields Care Home, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Bishop Auckland to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is The Fields Care Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests The Fields Care Home's inspection position is improving. The inspection report was published on 1 November 2018.

What is The Fields Care Home's food hygiene rating?

The Fields Care Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 12 November 2024.

What questions should I ask when visiting The Fields Care Home?

When visiting The Fields Care Home, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, and ask how families are updated when needs change. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for The Fields Care Home?

Our visit checklist for The Fields Care Home starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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Topics to take into your visit

  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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  • What do review patterns actually suggest?

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  • What should you ask on your visit?

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