Real Life Options - Darlington Road
Residential care home · Stockton-on-Tees
54 Darlington Road, Hartburn, Stockton On Tees, TS18 5EW
Run by Real Life Options
- GoodCQC · Feb 2023
- 8.4Our score
- Beds7
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01642 806448
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 24 February 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Real Life Options - Darlington Road
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-314708833
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Real Life Options - Darlington Road
Real Life Options - Darlington Road is a residential care home in Stockton-on-Tees, registered with the Care Quality Commission for 7 residents. It is run by Real Life Options. The CQC register lists care for dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Stockton-on-Tees
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The White House Care HomeStockton-on-Tees | 0.2 miles | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| Oxbridge HouseStockton-on-Tees | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Windsor Court Residential HomeStockton-on-Tees | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Park House Rest HomeStockton-on-Tees | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| EdwardianStockton-on-Tees | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Real Life Options
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Life Options - 96 Bishopton RoadStockton-on-Tees | Good | 8.0 | |
| Real Life Options - 2 Frederick StreetStockton-on-Tees | Good | 8.0 | |
| Real Life Options - 18 Bisley DriveSouth Shields | Good | 8.4 | |
| Real Life Options - Springfield RoadBirmingham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Real Life Options - 90 Capel GardensPinner | Good | 8.0 | |
| Real Life Options - 96 Harrowdene RoadWembley | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Rated Outstanding by the CQC in the responsive key question (inspection of 24 February 2023).
Types of care
- Dementia
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
- Younger adults
Also works on: residential
Location
54 Darlington Road, Hartburn, Stockton On Tees, TS18 5EW
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Questions families ask
How much does Real Life Options - Darlington Road cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Real Life Options - Darlington Road for its weekly fee. As a guide, Stockton-on-Tees council paid on average £841 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Real Life Options - Darlington Road whether it takes residents funded by Stockton-on-Tees council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.