The Gardens Care Home
Nursing home · Darlington
Pondfield Close, Salutation Road, Darlington, DL3 8LH
Run by Ascot Care North East Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Feb 2025
- 6.8Our score
- Beds60
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01325 487777
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 26 February 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Gardens Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-116984518
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Gardens Care Home
The Gardens Care Home supports older people through residential and nursing care in Darlington, with registered scope covering mental health and physical disability needs. The wider Ascot Care group also offers respite and day care, creating routes to temporary support when a regular carer needs a break.
The home is part of a family-run care group serving older people across the North East. Its broader care-at-home provision ranges from 15-minute visits to sleepovers and 24-hour support, while The Gardens itself remains a residential setting. The Gardens Care Home supports older people in Darlington through residential and nursing care.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Darlington
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton House Nursing HomeDarlington | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Clervaux Trust LimitedDarlington | 0.9 miles | |||
| Ventress Hall Care HomeDarlington | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ventress Hall Care HomeDarlington | 1.1 miles | |||
| Clervaux TrustDarlington | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.4 |
Also run by Ascot Care North East Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Lodge Care HomeWest Rainton | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Part of a wider North East care network
- Respite and day care pathways
- Support for mental health needs
Ask about
- Homecare packages are delivered through a separate care-at-home service
Suits: Older people needing residential or nursing support
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Pondfield Close, Salutation Road, Darlington, DL3 8LH
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Questions families ask
Can they provide care from short visits to 24-hour support?
Yes. Homecare packages range from 15-minute visits and sleepovers to extended care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, depending on individual needs.
Is the homecare consultation free?
Yes. They offer a free homecare consultation to explore eligibility for free or part-funded care and the most cost-effective funding route.
Can they arrange respite or day care in an emergency?
Yes. If additional help or an emergency arises, they can arrange respite care or day care, including short-term accommodation outside the home.
How much does The Gardens Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Gardens 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.