Best Care Homes in Darlington (2026)
33 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue | Outstanding | Residential | 3 |
| Bewick House | Outstanding | Residential | 6 |
| Springfield Care Home Limited | Good | Residential | 40 |
| Middleton Hall Retirement Village | Good | Residential | 90 |
| Moorlands Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 19 |
| Willow Green Care Home | Good | Nursing | 63 |
| Wilton House Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 37 |
| St John of God Care Services Lindisfarne | Good | Residential | 13 |
| Hundens Park | Good | Nursing | 49 |
| North Park | Good | Residential | 60 |
| Middleton St George Healthcare Limited | Good | Nursing | 3 |
| Middleton Lodge | Good | Residential | 10 |
| Clervaux Trust | Good | Residential | 3 |
| Holicote | Good | Residential | 5 |
| The Grange | Good | Residential | 74 |
| The Lawns Care Home | Good | Residential | 62 |
| Ventress Hall Care Home | Good | Nursing | 106 |
| Oak Lodge | Good | Residential | 28 |
| Darlington Manor | Good | Residential | 60 |
| Grosvenor Park Care Home | Good | Residential | 61 |
| Riverside View Care Home | Good | Residential | 59 |
| Eden Cottage Care Home | Good | Residential | 25 |
| Redlands Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Elderwood Residential Home | Good | Residential | 40 |
| Hollyhurst | Good | Nursing | 22 |
| The Gardens Care Home | Requires improvement | Nursing | 60 |
| Rydal Care Home | Requires improvement | Nursing | 60 |
| Ashleigh House | Requires improvement | Residential | 30 |
| Eastbourne Care Home | Requires improvement | Nursing | 41 |
| Middleton Manor Care Centre | Inadequate | Nursing | 83 |
| Clervaux Trust Limited | Not Yet Rated | Residential | 4 |
| River View | Not Yet Rated | Residential | 3 |
| Ventress Hall Care Home | Not Yet Rated | Nursing | 106 |
Choosing a Care Home in Darlington
With 33 care homes in Darlington, families have 25 well-rated options to choose from. 4 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 11 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 22 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
Darlington care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, mental health care, physical disability care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
Specialist Care in Darlington
Top Dementia Care Homes in Darlington
Helpful Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Darlington?
Darlington has 33 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 1,330 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Darlington?
Darlington has 2 Outstanding-rated care homes and 23 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.
What types of care are available in Darlington?
Darlington has 11 nursing care homes and 22 residential homes, including 19 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, mental health care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Darlington?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Darlington?
Darlington Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.