Hundens Park
Nursing home · Darlington
Hundens Lane, Darlington, DL1 1JF
Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Mar 2021
- 7.4Our score
- Beds49
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01325 366000
Inspectors asked it to improve: Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 23 March 2021
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Hundens Park
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-125856184
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Hundens Park
Hundens Park provides nursing, dementia and respite care for older people and younger adults in Darlington. The home also offers palliative care and support for complex dementia, alongside its registered nursing service.
Residents have access to activities, outings, landscaped gardens and a TV lounge, as well as a nurse call system. Meals are prepared on the premises using locally sourced meat and vegetables, with modified-texture dishes available according to individual needs. Staff use digital care records to manage individual care plans and life-enrichment preferences.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Darlington
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lawns Care HomeDarlington | 0.4 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Eastbourne Care HomeDarlington | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement | 4.4 | |
| Eden Cottage Care HomeDarlington | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Willow Green Care HomeDarlington | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Darlington ManorDarlington | 0.7 miles | Good | 7.4 |
Also run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| North ParkDarlington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Briardene Care HomeBillingham | Outstanding | 9.6 | |
| Mount ValeNorthallerton | Good | 8.0 | |
| Leeming Bar Grange Care HomeNorthallerton | |||
| The HawthornsPeterlee | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Appletree GrangeChester-le-Street | Good | 8.4 | |
| Washington GrangeWashington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Springvale CourtGateshead | Good | 8.0 | |
| South ChowdeneGateshead | Good | 8.0 | |
| Boroughbridge Manor and Lodge Care HomeYork | |||
| Bedewell GrangeHebburn | Good | 8.4 | |
| Harton GrangeSouth Shields | Outstanding | 9.2 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Complex dementia support
- On-site freshly prepared meals
- Activities and landscaped gardens
Suits: People needing nursing, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Hundens Lane, Darlington, DL1 1JF
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Questions families ask
Do they provide 24-hour nursing care?
Yes. They provide 24-hour nursing care for older people, people with sensory impairments and people with physical disabilities.
What types of care do they offer?
They offer nursing care, dementia care and respite or short-stay care.
How much does Hundens Park cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Hundens Park for its weekly fee. As a guide, Darlington council paid on average £710 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.