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This 60-bed purpose built home is built within picturesque grounds, has beautifully decorated rooms and a warm and welcoming feel.
The are plenty of activities for residents to enjoy, and communal lounges and gardens provide ample opportunity for relaxing and socialising.
The home's chef creates a daily menu of tasty and nutritious food for residents to enjoy. Any special dietary requirements are taken into account.
Care Provided by Darlington Manor
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 60 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Darlington Manor for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Darlington Manor to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Manor Care Home Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Samantha Young (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (32)
Visiting
- Open visiting
Parking
- Onsite parking
Darlington Manor Reviews (42)
Darlington Manor has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.405) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Darlington Manor has 42 reviews.
I cannot praise them enough!
The cleaners do a good job and cleanliness is to a very high standard. The kitchen provide very good meals.
I am so glad my mother was given a place here. The staff are amazing and go above and beyond to do whatever is needed for her. I was so worried about her moving in to a home but now when I take her out she looks forward to going back to her room here. They do interesting and relevant activities that she loves doing and she enjoys her meals immensely. The facilities are lovely with a wonderful ambience and a fantastic entryway with painted ivy leaves on an atrium that really welcomes you. My mam is thriving and I'm delighted to see her so happy and making new friends that she socialises with. I've experienced other care homes and this one rates so much higher in warmth, activities and genuine care. My dad spends a lot of time there too with her and his health is improving from when he was her carer and it took so much out of him. They even let him have meals with her and all the staff do everything they can to make everything better for them both. Highly recommended.
We understand how emotional and difficult the transition into care can be for families, so it is wonderful to know that...
Brilliant home, staff always willing to help if we ask for anything. Keep you updated with on appointments etc. Keep the residence entertained always something for them to do. Home is clean and tidy.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you find our staff are always willing to help. It's wonderful to know that you feel well informed about appointments and that you appreciate the effort we put into keeping residents entertained. We are pleased to hear that you find the home clean and tidy and we will ensure that your kind feedback is shared with all staff.
Both now on different floors due to different health needs.
Prior this ive never had experience of a care home.
I visit as frequency as possible and have actually become attached to the wonderful atmosphere and care the residents receive. .and have always been made to feel welcome.
This home is that, a home from home for the residents with splendid care and a dedicated entertainment team, which includes many walks and fresh air weather permitting.
For myself a care homes number one success lays with the staff and teamwork inclusive of everyone and I wouldnt hesitate recommending this care home, the staff here are actually the care home.
With such grateful thanks and respect to Samantha .. x
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and heartfelt review. We understand how difficult the decisions around care can be, especially when navigating dementia and changing health needs, and we are honoured that you have trusted Darlington Manor to support both your mam...
Throughout her stay, she and our family have seen the compassion, respect and professionalism of all staff.
There is no doubt that the leadership of the manager is key to this. They were endlessly patient with L, treating her warmly and respectfully, maximising her enjoyment and led by her wishes whenever possible. They laughed and danced with her, managed her husband with kindness and cried with us when she died. We are eternally grateful.
We are deeply touched that you felt the compassion, respect and dedication that our staff...
As you walk through the doors there is always a friendly face. The staff are amazing, Ellie, Laura, Tracy, Sam, Alicia, Leanne have a special place in my heart and all are brilliant as they always know if Ken or Rita are doing ok. Ken recently had his best friend admitted to the Manor, in the room opposite however Bill has recently passed away. The staff have been in very regular to make sure Ken is managing his emotions. Good great, cleanliness fantastic.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and heartfelt review. We are delighted to hear that you are always greeted with a friendly face and that our staff have made such a positive impact. The staff you have named will be especially touched to know they hold such a...
We turned up on the door step of the care home and were welcomed in, all the staff were smiling and said "hello". We were showed around, they asked all about mum and all our questions answered. We left feeling it was a home from home.
Mum moved in and we could not of asked for a better, smoother transition. The staff knew how we were feeling make this large change to all our lives and we where given great support as well as the warm welcome mum received. Since then the staff have got to know us and more importantly they know my mum so well. She will try to avoid doing somethings and when it comes to getting mum to eat !! they have worked with her and have improved her eating better than we could of hoped.
We are really pleased with the care, love and support we see all residents receiving. Well done.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Darlington Manor. We are very pleased to learn that your mum's transition into Darlington Manor has been smooth and supportive. It means a great deal to us to know that you felt welcomed from the moment you arrived and that our...
Just been to visit my mam again. The staff here are amazing, the way they deal with the residents, the patience they have, the effort they put in to being kind and lovely to the residents is really great to see. The residents had been to the park this morning, and were having a sing a long when I got there. Earlier in the week they were playing bingo when I was there. Darlington Manor is a great place, a big big part of that is the staff. I love my mam being there.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. Your feedback is important to us, and we are pleased to hear of your positive experience at Darlington Manor. We will share your review with all the staff at Darlington Manor.
Caring, loving, dedicated, professional staff as often witnessed by myself and family during many years, but particularly the last few weeks of my cousin's life.
Many thanks for your review of Darlington Manor. It is always good to receive feedback and we are pleased that your experience with Darlington Manor was a positive one, especially during such a difficult time.
The staff are wonderful. The staff are what makes this care home truly different. They are always so pleasant, cheerful, and quickly helpful and always make me feel a very welcome visitor. I am welcome at mealtimes and was warmly invited to a lovely two-course lunch. The food is very good. On one visit I witnessed the chef going around talking to residents about the menu items and references of residents. The building is always spotlessly clean and tidy. Care home work and management is very difficult. Darlington Manor management enables all the staff to come together and work not just as a good team but as a family. The result is a home, where all the staff are willing to go the extra mile with a pleasant smile and cheerful voice.
My review covers the three years my dad spent at the care home, daily telephone conversations and weekly visits. The consistent care continues right to the very end. Dad always told us he was well looked after and very content with the home. (Apart from being very frustrated at times that he wasn't allowed out on his own!).
The home is well established, clean and cared for, the activity team work very hard for the residents. The manager goes above and beyond for the care of both residents and staff. It's the best move we have made for our dad.
We found Darlington Manor to provide excellent care for my mother-in-law. It totally changed our opinions on care homes. From daily care to providing an extensive range of activities for the residents was amazing. My mother-in-law loved living here and that helped put our minds at rest knowing she was so well looked after. We would recommend Darlington Manor to anyone looking for a care home. The staff were all amazing!
It was genuine, and they made her feel at home.
Thank you.
I was unable to visit Darlington Manor prior to choosing it as a home for my mum, due to Covid. Several friends recommended it. I can honestly say that all of the staff from housekeeping, catering, management and care staff are totally caring and go over and above for their residents. They treat everyone as though they were family. Mum's dementia made her distressed at times and the staff always tried everything to calm her. Mum deteriorated and died in early March and the staff kept me informed to the end. Ringing me on an evening to reassure me even when I had been in twice that day. They always treat me so well, remembering my name, making cups of tea and looking out for me. Thoroughly recommended, a diamond of a care home.
Only one word for the caring staff from the top to the bottom, excellent.
Excellent care, good food, happy, friendly atmosphere. All staff caring, helpful and friendly, making my stay pleasant and I came out after three days feeling better than I've felt in years and as if I was leaving friends and family.
Nothing appeared to be too much trouble. On a couple of occasions, I commented that the staff appeared to be very nice and mum's reply was 'all the staff are nice here'. My partner and I would like to say a very big thank you to all the staff who helped us get through a very sad time.
I am very happy with the care and attention that I am receiving at Darlington Manor Care Home.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Darlington Manor
What types of Care is Darlington Manor registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Darlington Manor have?
There are 60 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Darlington Manor?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Darlington Manor to the centre of Darlington?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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