The Lawns Care Home
Residential care home · Darlington
Ridsdale Street, Darlington, DL1 4EG
Run by Highgate Care Services Ltd
- GoodCQC · Oct 2022
- 7.4Our score
- Beds62
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01325 357161
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 6 October 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Lawns Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-2577281231
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Lawns Care Home
The Lawns Care Home provides residential and dementia care for older people and adults with physical disabilities, sensory impairment or mental health needs. Its care setting includes activities, communal areas and a garden, with meals served as part of everyday residential support. The home is part of Highgate Care, whose wider care offer includes nursing services, although The Lawns’ registered scope is without nursing. The Lawns supports dementia care alongside residential care, giving families a home-based option for people whose daily living needs have increased. Visitors can arrange a visit to discuss the home and the support available for an individual resident.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Darlington
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Green Care HomeDarlington | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Darlington ManorDarlington | 0.2 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Eastbourne Care HomeDarlington | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 4.4 | |
| Eden Cottage Care HomeDarlington | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Rydal Care HomeDarlington | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
Also run by Highgate Care Services Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The GrangeDarlington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Maple Lodge Care HomeRichmond | Good | 8.0 | |
| The LimesDriffield | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Cranswick LodgeHutton Cranswick | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Oaktree Hall & LodgeBridlington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Foresters LodgeBridlington | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Figham HouseBeverley | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| The Elms Care HomeLouth | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Dementia care
- Garden for residents
- Residential care setting
Suits: Older people needing residential dementia support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Ridsdale Street, Darlington, DL1 4EG
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Questions families ask
How much does The Lawns Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Lawns Care Home 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 Lawns Care Home 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.