Willow Green Care Home
Darlington, DL1 · 63 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
£1,026 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Dementia care homes in Darlington
18 of the 31 care homes in Darlington are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 14 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.
We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for dementia care homes in Darlington. The typical residential care home fee in Darlington is £1,026 a week, and dementia care homes usually cost more than that. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,100 a week near Darlington and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical residential home in Darlington
£1,026a week
About £53,352 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,052 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,100a week
The typical live-in carer near Darlington, set by the carer
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £697 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Darlington
36 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Darlington
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
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A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
36 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Darlington
Live-in, a week
typically £1,100
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Darlington Manor
Darlington, DL1 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,026 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Eden Cottage Care Home
Darlington, DL1 · 25 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,026 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Elderwood Residential Home
Darlington, DL3 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,026 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Grosvenor Park Care Home
Darlington, DL1 · 61 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,026 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Hundens Park
Darlington, DL1 · 49 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,026 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
North Park
Darlington, DL3 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,026 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Oak Lodge
Darlington, DL1 · 28 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,026 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Riverside View Care Home
Darlington, DL1 · 59 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,026 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Springfield Care Home Limited
Darlington, DL1 · 45 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,026 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
The Grange
Darlington, DL1 · 74 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,026 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
The Lawns Care Home
Darlington, DL1 · 62 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,026 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Ventress Hall Care Home
Darlington, DL3 · 106 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,026 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Wilton House Nursing Home
Darlington, DL3 · 37 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,026 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Eastbourne Care Home
Darlington, DL1 · 41 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,026 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Middleton Manor Care Centre
Darlington, DL2 · 83 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,026 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Rydal Care Home
Darlington, DL1 · 60 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,026 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Ventress Hall Care Home
Darlington, DL3 · 106 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,026 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Care at home
36 live-in carers within about an hour of Darlington
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £970 to £1,230 a week. 35 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
Ble Bernard W.
1 review
From £1,309 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 20 minutes from Darlington. Can care for a couple
Petty Tutsirai C.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 9 years caring
Based about 26 minutes from Darlington. Can care for a couple
Peckson A.
1 review
From £1,316 a week, 1 year caring
Based about 27 minutes from Darlington. Can care for a couple
Maggie S.
2 reviews
From £1,015 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 29 minutes from Darlington. Can care for a couple
“Petty introduced herself to Mum every time she was caring for her and responded very quickly to Mum if she was distressed in the night.”
See live-in carers near DarlingtonProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
Typical fees in Darlington
We do not have enough published fees for this area yet to show a typical figure. Across England, residential care usually costs about £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Darlington cost?
Not enough dementia care homes in Darlington have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in Darlington is typically £1,026 a week and dementia care homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Darlington?
18 of the 31 CQC-registered care homes in Darlington are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What should I look for in a dementia care home in Darlington?
Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.
Will the council pay for dementia care home care in Darlington?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Ask the adult social care team at Darlington council for a needs assessment.