Nursing Homes in Darlington
Coverage of the nursing homes in Darlington on this site is drawn from current Care Quality Commission registrations, so what appears below is the whole set of matching providers rather than a shortlist. The judgements attached to them vary more than families might expect: six homes hold a Good rating, three have been told that they Require Improvement, and one has been rated Inadequate. Ten providers make up the listing altogether, every one registered for nursing care, which means qualified nurses are part of the staff team and clinical treatment is given on the premises instead of being arranged from outside. Darlington Borough Council is the authority to approach for a care needs assessment, and it also decides, after reviewing finances, what help towards the weekly fee a person can expect. Where grades differ this much, only the reports will tell you why. Read them alongside the profiles below before arranging any visits.
Arranging and Funding a Nursing Placement in Darlington
Why assessment comes first
Ringing round homes before an assessment usually wastes time, because the assessment is what establishes whether nursing care is genuinely required and what should be funded. Darlington Borough Council social care team carries it out and decides what support follows. The assessment is free, it is not means tested, and a relative, friend or advocate may request one where the person cannot. An assessor looks at mobility, medication, continence, nutrition, memory and supervision through the night, then records the outcome in a written support plan.
Contributions and means testing
Capital and income are examined next to fix the weekly payment. Where savings exceed the national upper capital limit the placement is normally funded privately, and where they fall below it the authority contributes towards an agreed rate. Nursing placements may also attract the NHS funded nursing care payment, which covers the registered nursing element of the fee and goes directly to the provider. Where a health condition dominates the picture, ask for an assessment for NHS continuing healthcare, since that can meet the cost in full.
What drives the weekly figure
Fees reflect the room offered, the nursing time a resident needs and the staffing model a home chooses to run. Rates are set individually, so the only useful number is the one put in writing for the actual room. Ask what it includes, what is billed on top, how much notice precedes an increase and how often charges are reviewed. Where savings are finite, ask what the home does once private funds run down.
Choosing the Right Nursing Home in Darlington
Where the judgements sit
Good ratings are held by Hollyhurst, Hundens Park, Middleton St George Healthcare, Ventress Hall Care Home, Willow Green Care Home and Wilton House Nursing Home. Eastbourne Care Home, Rydal Care Home and The Gardens Care Home currently require improvement. Middleton Manor Care Centre carries an Inadequate rating, the most serious judgement inspectors give, which brings closer regulatory attention with it. Any home in the lower two groups deserves a careful reading of the report and a direct conversation with the provider about what has changed.
Questions that draw out the difference
Ask how many registered nurses are on duty by day and overnight, how the home covers sickness and how long the current manager has been in post. Ask who decides to call an ambulance when someone deteriorates at three in the morning and how soon relatives hear about it. Where a particular diagnosis is involved, ask how many residents with similar needs the team supports now and how staff are trained for it.
Making the visit count
Visit at a busy hour rather than a quiet one, and go twice where the decision is finely balanced. Notice whether residents look occupied, whether call bells are answered without irritation and whether staff use people's names in passing. Compare what you saw with what the inspection report described, and raise any discrepancy with the manager directly. Writing impressions down before you drive away makes the final comparison far easier.
10 nursing homes in Darlington
- Eastbourne Care Home · 5-7 Cobden Street, Darlington, Darlington, DL1 4JF
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Eastbourne House Ltd
Eastbourne Care Home is a nursing home in Darlington caring for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with everyday life, including residents with a physical disability and people living with sight or hearing loss, and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Hollyhurst · 118 Woodland Road, Darlington, Darlington, DL3 9LN
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Cygnet (OE) Limited
We are a nursing home in Darlington, caring for older people and for younger adults who need nursing support, including adults with a learning disability or autism and people living with mental health conditions. We also take respite...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Hundens Park · Hundens Lane, Darlington, Darlington, DL1 1JF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Hundens Park is a nursing home in Darlington. We care for older people and younger adults who need skilled nursing, for people living with dementia and for adults with physical disabilities, and we take respite bookings for those who need...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Middleton Manor Care Centre · Middleton St George, Darlington, Darlington, DL2 1TS
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Prestige Care (Middleton) Limited
Middleton Manor Care Centre provides nursing and residential care in Darlington. We look after older people and younger adults, people living with dementia, those managing mental ill health, adults with physical disabilities and people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Middleton St George Healthcare · 24 Station Road, Darlington, Darlington, DL3 6SU
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Middleton St George Healthcare Limited
Here at Middleton St George Healthcare in Darlington, we provide nursing home care for the people who come to live with us, and we take that responsibility seriously. Our team works hard every day to make sure each person feels genuinely...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Rydal Care Home · Rydal Road, Darlington, Darlington, DL1 4BH
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Minster Care Management Limited
We are Rydal Care Home, a nursing home in Darlington. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside support with daily living, including people living with dementia, and we also look after younger adults with nursing needs....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Gardens Care Home · Pondfield Close, Darlington, Darlington, DL3 8LH
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Ascot Care North East Limited
We are The Gardens Care Home in Darlington. We provide both residential and nursing care for older people and younger adults, including people managing mental health conditions and people with physical disabilities, and we also offer...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Ventress Hall Care Home · 22-28 Trinity Road, Darlington, Darlington, DL3 7AZ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd
Ventress Hall Care Home is a nursing home in Darlington, caring for older people who need qualified nursing support alongside help with daily living. We also care for younger adults with nursing needs, support residents living with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Willow Green Care Home · Eastborne Road, Darlington, Darlington, DL1 4ER
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by St. Martin's Care Limited
Willow Green Care Home is a nursing home in Darlington. We support older people and younger adults who need nursing care, including those living with dementia, and we welcome people for respite stays as well as for longer stays. Because we...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Wilton House Nursing Home · Wilton Drive, Darlington, Darlington, DL3 9RE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Popular Care Ltd
Wilton House Nursing Home is in Darlington. We care for older people who need registered nursing alongside help with daily life, and a large part of our work is with people living with dementia. We also support younger adults whose health...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in North East, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care Middle half of prices from 13 North East homes. Median £1,369. | Varies by council | £1,331 to £1,392 |
| Nursing care England figure, because too few North East homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916. | Varies by council | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care Middle half of prices from 14 North East homes. Median £1,458. | Not published separately | £1,268 to £1,548 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few North East homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. What a council pays differs from council to council. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.