North Park

North Park is a residential care home in Darlington, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 60 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Barchester Healthcare, which operates 237 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2011.

At its latest inspection, published October 2022, the CQC rated North Park Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

North Park has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Darlington. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.

There are 31 registered care homes in Darlington. The nearest to North Park include Elderwood Residential Home, Station Road and Springfield Care Home Limited. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.