The Avenue
Residential care home · Darlington
72 Bates Avenue, Cockerton, Darlington, DL3 0TU
Run by John Michael Leitch and Miss Sharon Elizabeth Keelan
- OutstandingCQC · Feb 2020
- 8.8Our score
- Beds3
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01325 240452
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 25 February 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- Well-ledOutstanding
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Avenue
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Outstanding
- Register number
- 1-120641840
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Avenue
The Avenue is a residential care home in Darlington, registered with the Care Quality Commission for 3 residents. It is run by John Michael Leitch and Miss Sharon Elizabeth Keelan. The CQC register lists care for older people and learning disabilities.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Darlington
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HolicoteDarlington | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| HollyhurstDarlington | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Wilton House Nursing HomeDarlington | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| North ParkDarlington | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ventress Hall Care HomeDarlington | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Rated Outstanding by the CQC in the responsive and well-led key questions (inspection of 25 February 2020).
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
72 Bates Avenue, Cockerton, Darlington, DL3 0TU
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Questions families ask
How much does The Avenue cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Avenue 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask The Avenue whether it takes residents funded by Darlington 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.