Learning disability care homes in Darlington

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Darlington has 9 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 2 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 home is 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

9on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding2
  • Good6
  • Not yet rated1
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.3 / 10
  • Types of care67% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Darlington on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

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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9 learning disability care homes in Darlington

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Bewick House

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

86 Whinfield Road, Darlington, DL1 3HW
OutstandingCQC · May 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Bewick House supports adults with learning disabilities through residential care and supported living pathways. Voyage Care’s wider specialist provision also covers autism, brain injuries and complex needs, with support available in registered homes, people’s own homes and community settings.

Care is shaped around individual goals, preferences and values, with an emphasis on independence, meaningful lives and connection.

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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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Clervaux Trust

Run by Clervaux Trust Limited

11 Abbey Road, Darlington, DL3 7RA
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 3 residents in Darlington, run by Clervaux Trust Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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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 Lodge

Run by Potensial Limited

Station Road, Middleton St George, Darlington, DL2 1JA
GoodCQC · Aug 2024
  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Adults aged 40 to 75 with complex learning disabilities, autism and physical disabilities receive residential support at Middleton Lodge. The registered home accommodates up to 10 adults and provides emotional and practical help in a setting staffed around the clock.

Support is based on assessed need and may range from several hours each week to 24 hours a day.

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St John of God Care Services Lindisfarne

Run by Saint John of God Hospitaller Services

Lindisfarne Court, Haughton Village, Darlington, DL1 2DZ
GoodCQC · Dec 2023
  • Residential
  • 13 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 13 residents in Darlington, run by Saint John of God Hospitaller Services. Supports learning disabilities.

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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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Clervaux Trust Limited

Run by Clervaux Trust Limited

10 Cleveland Terrace, Darlington, DL3 7HA
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 4 residents in Darlington, run by Clervaux Trust Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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What to look for in learning disability care homes

  1. Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences

    Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.

  2. Support for independence

    Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.

  3. Positive behaviour support

    Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.

Questions families ask

What should learning disability care homes offer?

Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.

How many learning disability care homes are there in Darlington?

9 learning disability care homes in Darlington are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which learning disability care homes in Darlington are rated Outstanding?

Bewick House and 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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