Darlington has 5 sensory impairment care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 2 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 3 Good and 2 Requires improvement. 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).
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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.
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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.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
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.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
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.
Care home with nursing for 41 residents in Darlington, run by Eastbourne House Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.
Run by Prestige Care (Middleton) Limited
Middleton St George, Darlington, DL2 1TSMiddleton Manor Care Centre provides nursing care, residential care and specialist dementia support for older people. Its care centre combines clinical provision with a homely environment, while activities teams organise events, parties and social opportunities to help residents stay connected.
The home includes spacious en-suite bedrooms, several lounge areas, a bistro, an on-site hair salon and enclosed communal gardens.
Accessible communication and staff confidence using the methods the person needs.
Lighting, contrast, acoustics and layout adapted to residents.
Support with hearing aids, visual aids and other assistive technology.
People with sight or hearing loss may need adapted communication, lighting, acoustics, signage or technology. Ask how the home identifies and records individual communication needs.
5 sensory impairment care homes in Darlington are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).
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.
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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