Wilton House Nursing Home
Nursing home · Darlington
Wilton Drive, Darlington, DL3 9RE
Run by Popular Care Ltd
- GoodCQC · Dec 2023
- 8.0Our score
- Beds37
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01325 353701
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 15 December 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Wilton House Nursing Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-114102342
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Wilton House Nursing Home
Wilton House Nursing Home provides nursing care for older people and those living with dementia in a restored Victorian town house in Darlington. Its modern facilities are combined with period features, landscaped gardens and 35 en-suite bedrooms fitted with nurse-call buttons.
Care is available around the clock, with plans tailored to each resident’s needs and regular liaison with healthcare professionals and personal GPs. Daily life includes activities, outings and freshly prepared meals, with snacks and home-baked cakes available between meals. Prospective residents and families can arrange an in-person or virtual viewing, while visitors are welcome under the home’s sign-in arrangements.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Darlington
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardens Care HomeDarlington | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Ventress Hall Care HomeDarlington | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ventress Hall Care HomeDarlington | 0.8 miles | |||
| HollyhurstDarlington | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The AvenueDarlington | 0.9 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 |
Also run by Popular Care Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astune Rise Nursing HomeMiddlesbrough | Good | 8.0 | |
| Peterlee Care HomePeterlee | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Restored Victorian town house
- 35 en-suite rooms
- Virtual viewing available
Ask about
- Visitors must sign in and out
Suits: Older people needing personalised nursing care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Wilton Drive, Darlington, DL3 9RE
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Questions families ask
Can family and friends visit Wilton House freely?
Yes. Wilton House has an open visitation policy for residents’ friends and family, with guests asked to sign in and out for health and safety.
Can couples live together at Wilton House?
They do their best to accommodate married couples, subject to the care category and room availability.
How quickly can Wilton House arrange care?
Immediately. The process starts as soon as an enquiry is made, beginning with collecting the client’s details.
Can care at Wilton House be funded by social services?
It can be funded through social services or a private contract, depending on the client’s circumstances and the type of care required.
How much does Wilton House Nursing Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Wilton House Nursing 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.