Major New Care Home to Create Up to 85 Jobs in Bowburn

Construction of a major new care home in Bowburn, County Durham, is moving into its final stages, with St Mary’s Care Homes confirming that Bowburn Manor Care Home is on track to start welcoming new residents in early winter 2026.

The 73-bed home will provide residential, dementia and respite care for families across County Durham and the wider North East region.

Bowburn Manor Care Home has been designed to bring long-term employment opportunities to the area. At full occupancy, the home will support around 85 staff across care, hospitality, wellbeing and support roles, with recruitment planned to begin later this year.

The home also marks one of St Mary’s Care Homes’ most sustainable developments to date. The building has been designed around enhanced thermal performance, high-efficiency systems and integrated renewable energy sources.

Karen Johnson, Home Manager of Bowburn Manor Care Home, said: “Joining Bowburn Manor at such an exciting stage is a fantastic opportunity, and I’m looking forward to building a caring, compassionate team that will make a real difference to the lives of local people.

“From the moment we open our doors, our focus will be on creating a warm, welcoming home where residents feel safe, valued and supported to live fulfilling lives. We can’t wait to become part of the Bowburn community and welcome residents and their families into their new home.”

Kirsty Crozier, Managing Director of St Mary’s Care Homes, said: “Bowburn Manor Care Home represents an important investment in the future of care across County Durham. We’ve designed the home to provide an exceptional environment for residents while supporting our teams to deliver the highest standards of person-centred care.

“We’re proud to be creating a home that not only meets the growing demand for residential and dementia care but will also become a valued part of the local community for many years to come.”

Steven Davis, CEO of St Mary’s Care Homes, said: “The opening of Bowburn Manor Care Home marks another important milestone in the continued growth of St Mary’s Care Homes, reflecting our commitment to investing in high-quality care homes where they are needed most. This is a significant investment in County Durham that will create around 85 new jobs while providing a modern care home that will serve local families for many years to come.

“As we continue to grow, we remain committed to investing responsibly in communities where high-quality care is needed most. Bowburn Manor reflects that approach, combining skilled job creation with sustainable, energy-efficient design to deliver a care home that will benefit local families for generations to come.”