Elderly care homes in Darlington

Updated

Darlington has 25 elderly care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 10 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 18 Good and 4 Requires improvement. 2 homes are not rated yet. Darlington council paid on average £824 a week for a residential care place and £710 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Darlington (31)

Darlington at a glance

25on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good18
  • Requires improvement4
  • Not yet rated2
  • 83% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.5 / 10
  • Types of care80% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

Homes in Darlington are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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25 elderly care homes in Darlington

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The Avenue

Run by John Michael Leitch and Miss Sharon Elizabeth Keelan

72 Bates Avenue, Cockerton, Darlington, DL3 0TU
OutstandingCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 3 residents in Darlington, run by John Michael Leitch and Miss Sharon Elizabeth Keelan. Supports older people and learning disabilities.

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Moorlands Residential Care Home

Run by Mrs Michelle Smith & Mr David Hodgson Smith

57-61 Stanhope Road North, Darlington, DL3 7AP
GoodCQC · Oct 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 19 beds
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 19 residents in Darlington, run by Mrs Michelle Smith & Mr David Hodgson Smith. Supports older people.

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Eden Cottage Care Home

Run by Eden Cottage Care Home Limited

37 Cobden Street, Darlington, DL1 4JF
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 26 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Eden Cottage Care Home supports older people with residential and dementia care, including help with washing, dressing and mobility. Respite care is also available for temporary placements, with a pre-admission assessment used to establish whether the home can meet each person’s needs.

All bedrooms have en-suite facilities, and the building is arranged on one level for easier movement throughout the home and outside areas.

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Elderwood Residential Home

Run by Anchor Hanover Group

Westmoreland Street, Darlington, DL3 0FB
GoodCQC · Nov 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 40 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Elderwood Residential Home provides residential and dementia care for older people, with support available around the clock. The home offers rooms, meals, activities and daily care within a residential setting managed by Anchor.

Residents can receive help through an assessment-led care plan, while families can arrange an in-person or virtual show round before moving in.

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Holicote

Run by Darlington Borough Council

93 Newton Lane, Darlington, DL3 9HH
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 5 residents in Darlington, run by Darlington Borough Council. Supports older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Hollyhurst

Run by Cygnet (OE) Limited

118 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 9LN
GoodCQC · Feb 2023
  • Nursing
  • 22 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Specialist residential care with nursing is available at Hollyhurst for people with learning disabilities and complex needs in Darlington. The service is registered to support older people, younger adults and people with mental health needs, with nursing care incorporated into the residential setting.

Hollyhurst forms part of Cygnet’s social care provision for people who need structured support.

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Middleton Hall Retirement Village

Run by Middleton Hall Limited

Middleton Hall Limited, Middleton St George, Darlington, DL2 1HA
GoodCQC · Mar 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 90 beds
  • Elderly care

Independent retirement properties, supported apartments and residential care come together at Middleton Hall Retirement Village, an integrated community near Darlington. It supports older people who want to retain independence while having access to additional care as their needs change.

Residents can use shared facilities including a gym, swimming pool and dining spaces, with a wider 45-acre setting for village life.

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North Park

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

L'Anson Street, Darlington, DL3 0SW
GoodCQC · Oct 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

North Park provides residential, dementia and respite care, including short stays and services for people under 65. Its care scope also includes nursing care and support for older people, with person-centred plans built around each resident’s needs, routines and preferences.

The home combines indoor and outdoor spaces intended to support safe movement and independence with communal life.

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Oak Lodge

Run by Care Homes UK Ltd

Stockton Street, Haughton-le-Skerne, Darlington, DL1 2RY
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Residential
  • 28 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 28 residents in Darlington, run by Care Homes UK Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Riverside View Care Home

Run by Marton Care Ltd

Hutton Avenue, Darlington, DL1 2AQ
GoodCQC · Jul 2025
  • Residential
  • 59 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Riverside View Care Home delivers residential, dementia and respite care for older people in Darlington. The home provides everyday support while allowing residents to bring personal belongings and retain a sense of familiarity in their rooms.

Riverside View is part of Marton Care Homes, whose approach focuses on dignity, independence and person-centred care. Its care offer covers longer-term residential support and respite placements.

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Springfield Care Home Limited

Run by Springfield Care Home Limited

Wylam Avenue, Darlington, DL1 2QA
GoodCQC · Aug 2026
  • Residential
  • 45 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 45 residents in Darlington, run by Springfield Care Home Limited. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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The Grange

Run by Highgate Care Services Ltd

Whinbush Way, Darlington, DL1 3PT
GoodCQC · Nov 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 74 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

The Grange provides general, dementia and respite care for older people in Darlington. Its service is suited to someone who needs residential support, help with daily life or a temporary stay while family carers rest or circumstances change.

The home’s care is centred on residents’ individual needs, dignity and wellbeing, with staff engaging people in activities and everyday social life.

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Ventress Hall Care Home

Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

22-28 Trinity Road, Darlington, DL3 7AZ
GoodCQC · Feb 2023
  • Nursing
  • 106 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Ventress Hall Care Home provides residential, nursing, dementia, respite and end-of-life care for older people in Darlington. Its registration also covers adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs and physical disabilities, supporting a broad range of care requirements in one home.

Care includes daily activities, meals and snacks, housekeeping, accommodation and on-site facilities.

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Willow Green Care Home

Run by St. Martin's Care Limited

Eastborne Road, Darlington, DL1 4ER
GoodCQC · Oct 2023
  • Nursing
  • 63 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Residential, nursing, dementia and respite care are available at Willow Green Care Home for older people and younger adults, including people with complex and enduring health needs. Care is organised around each resident’s life story, personal needs and independence, in a purpose-built home with gardens and homely rooms.

Residents can take part in activities, enjoy varied nutritious menus and retain everyday routines where possible.

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Wilton House Nursing Home

Run by Popular Care Ltd

Wilton Drive, Darlington, DL3 9RE
GoodCQC · Dec 2023
  • Nursing
  • 37 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

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.

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Darlington Manor

Run by Manor Care Home Group

70 Falmer Road, Darlington, DL1 4AZ
GoodCQC · Nov 2020
  • Effective Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 60 residents in Darlington, run by Manor Care Home Group. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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Grosvenor Park Care Home

Run by Marton Care Ltd

Burnside Road, Darlington, DL1 4SU
GoodCQC · May 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 61 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Grosvenor Park Care Home provides residential, dementia and respite care in an active Darlington setting for older people who need support with daily living. The home’s care is organised around individual needs, dignity, independence and choice, with staff supporting residents and their families through changing circumstances. Respite stays are available for temporary care, while dementia care forms part of the home’s stated provision.

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Hundens Park

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

Hundens Lane, Darlington, DL1 1JF
GoodCQC · Mar 2021
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 49 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Hundens Park provides nursing, dementia and respite care for older people and younger adults in Darlington. The home also offers palliative care and support for complex dementia, alongside its registered nursing service.

Residents have access to activities, outings, landscaped gardens and a TV lounge, as well as a nurse call system.

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The Lawns Care Home

Run by Highgate Care Services Ltd

Ridsdale Street, Darlington, DL1 4EG
GoodCQC · Oct 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 62 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

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.

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Rydal Care Home

Run by Minster Care Management Limited

Rydal Road, Darlington, DL1 4BH
Requires improvementCQC · Jun 2023
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

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.

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What to look for in elderly care homes

  1. Support with mobility

    Support with mobility, nutrition, medicines and day-to-day routines.

  2. Activities

    Activities and social contact that reflect residents’ interests.

  3. How the home involves residents

    How the home involves residents and families in care decisions.

Questions families ask

What should elderly care homes offer?

Older people may need different combinations of personal care, mobility support, medicines management and social activity. Compare what each home can support now and how it plans for needs that may change.

How many elderly care homes are there in Darlington?

25 elderly care homes in Darlington are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which elderly care homes in Darlington are rated Outstanding?

The Avenue.

How much does a care home cost in Darlington?

Darlington council paid on average £824 a week for residential care and £710 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,351 and £853. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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