Rydal Care Home
Nursing home · Darlington
Rydal Road, Darlington, DL1 4BH
Run by Minster Care Management Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Jun 2023
- 6.8Our score
- Beds60
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01325 369329
Inspectors asked it to improve: Effective and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 6 June 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Rydal Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-3091399847
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Rydal Care Home
Rydal Care Home provides residential, nursing, dementia, respite and palliative care for older people in Darlington. Its 59 en-suite bedrooms are arranged across three floors and five separate households, allowing the home to shape support around different needs. Communal lounges, dining areas, an activities room and gardens give residents spaces for social time and daily engagement, while personal alarms are provided in bedrooms and communal areas. Residents can personalise their rooms with belongings that pass a fire safety assessment. The home’s care includes individualised support, meaningful activities and assistance intended to help people remain active, engaged and independent.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Darlington
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington ManorDarlington | 0.1 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Willow Green Care HomeDarlington | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Lawns Care HomeDarlington | 0.2 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Eastbourne Care HomeDarlington | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement | 4.4 | |
| Eden Cottage Care HomeDarlington | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Minster Care Management Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three ElmsWarrington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Westhaven Care HomeWirral | |||
| Abbeywell CourtNewcastle | Good | 8.0 | |
| Elm House Residential Care HomeNantwich | |||
| Broadgate Care HomeNottingham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Falcon House Care HomeNottingham | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Diamond HouseLeicester | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Saffron HouseLeicester | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Karam Court Care HomeSmethwick | Good | 8.0 | |
| Wordsley HallStourport-on-Severn | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sovereign HouseCoventry | Good | 8.0 | |
| Littleport GrangeEly | Good | 8.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Five separate household areas
- 59 en-suite bedrooms
- Nursing, dementia and palliative care
Suits: Older people needing nursing, dementia or palliative care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Rydal Road, Darlington, DL1 4BH
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Questions families ask
What types of care does the home provide?
They provide residential, dementia, nursing, respite, intermediate and palliative care, depending on the needs supported at each home.
Can residents keep seeing their own GP?
Yes, provided the GP is within the home's catchment area. Otherwise, the home can recommend suitable local surgeries.
Can residents bring personal belongings to customise their bedroom?
Yes. Residents can bring soft furnishings, photographs and other personal items, provided they pass a fire safety risk assessment carried out by the home.
How do they assess which care is suitable?
They carry out a full assessment to determine the type of care best suited to the individual or their loved one.
How much does Rydal Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Rydal Care Home 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.