North Park
Residential care home · Darlington
L'Anson Street, Darlington, DL3 0SW
Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Oct 2022
- 8.0Our score
- Beds60
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01325 356000
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 5 October 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- North Park
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-125861622
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About North Park
North Park provides residential, dementia and respite care, including short stays and services for people under 65. Its care scope also includes nursing care and support for older people, with person-centred plans built around each resident’s needs, routines and preferences.
The home combines indoor and outdoor spaces intended to support safe movement and independence with communal life. Meals are prepared on site using locally sourced meat and vegetables, with seasonal and modified-texture dishes available according to individual needs. Families are invited to remain involved in care and food discussions. Respite / Short stay provision makes North Park relevant when a family carer needs temporary support or a person needs a shorter period of residential care.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Darlington
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elderwood Residential HomeDarlington | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Station RoadDarlington | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Springfield Care Home LimitedDarlington | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| HollyhurstDarlington | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The AvenueDarlington | 1.1 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 |
Also run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hundens ParkDarlington | Good | 7.4 | |
| 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 | |
| Bedewell GrangeHebburn | Good | 8.4 | |
| Harton GrangeSouth Shields | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| Boroughbridge Manor and Lodge Care HomeYork |
What stands out
What stands out
- Locally sourced meals cooked on site
- Modified-texture dishes available
Ask about
- Services include residential, dementia and respite care, with scope varying by need
Suits: Families seeking respite or short-stay care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
L'Anson Street, Darlington, DL3 0SW
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Questions families ask
Do they offer respite care and services for people under 65?
Yes. North Park offers residential care, dementia care, respite or short-stay care and services for people under 65.
Can they cater for clinical, religious or ethical dietary requirements?
Yes. Their chefs are trained to cater for clinical, religious and ethical dietary requirements and to adapt meals with dignity.
How much does North Park cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask North Park for its weekly fee. As a guide, Darlington council paid on average £824 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.