
The care staff at Eden Cottage are second to none, and the senior staff are amazing.Violet W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We couldn’t be happier, the staff are absolutely fantastic, they go above and beyondDorothy(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


The care staff at Eden Cottage are second to none, and the senior staff are amazing.Violet W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We couldn’t be happier, the staff are absolutely fantastic, they go above and beyondDorothy(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Eden Cottage is a “home from home” where residents can feel at home in a friendly, secure and relaxed environment. Professionals strive to preserve and maintain the dignity, individuality and privacy of residents and remain sensitive to each person’s ever-changing needs.
All residents are treated as individuals and are encouraged to enjoy life at the Home and to maximise their intellectual, social and physical potential. Staff recognise that family and friends...
Care Provided by Eden Cottage Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 25 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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our fees are very competitive and offer outstanding value for money.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Eden Cottage Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Eden Cottage Care Home 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
Owner
- Eden Cottage Care Home Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Joanne Wedge (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (25)
Visiting
- Visiting is encouraged anytime.
Parking
- Car park to the front of the home.
Eden Cottage Care Home Reviews (65)
Eden Cottage Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.626) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Eden Cottage Care Home has 65 reviews.
My wife came to Eden Cottage in June 2017 and has settled very well. I can visit every day and we have our lunch together. The food is excellent and carers look after us very well. I have peace of mind my wife is safe and cared for. There are lots of activities and outings which I can go to as well.
Thank you very much for your comments. We welcome everyone to join us and are pleased you enjoy your visits.
Our mam was admitted to Eden Cottage very unwell. The staff at the home treat her with love, dignity and respect. Whenever we visited, she was clean and comfortable. Staff endeavoured to encourage her to eat and drink. Our only regret was that we did not find Eden Cottage sooner so that our mam could become one of the Eden family and enjoy her final months living in the home. Thank you all so very much.
Despite being starved of resources by the government, this care home is an absolute gem. The whole place is run like one big family and all the staff, carers and management, treated my mum like one of their own family. Their attention to detail is second to none. I cannot recommend Eden Cottage highly enough. My mum was resident there for 4 and a half years and felt at ease from day one.
Thanks for your kind words Peter, your mum was an absolute pleasure to care for.
All the staff seem to be prepared to go that extra mile (and with a smile). Can't fault it.
Thank you for your kind words.
I just want to say a big thank you from myself and the rest of the family for the excellent care that the staff at Eden Cottage give my mum. They are so patient and cater for my mum's needs. The home is well looked after and the family are all made welcome whenever we visit. There are always events and activities taking place, for not only the residents but participation by the family is also welcomed.
Thank you for your kind comments.
A lovely care home. Very welcoming and lovely staff. Very friendly and clean. Nothing is too much trouble for any of the staff twenty-four hours a day.
Many Thanks for your lovely comments.
My sister is being cared for at Eden Cottage and she is very happy there. The care, warmth and friendliness are second to none. With only 22 residents it's like living in one big happy family. The staff are all very helpful and pleasant when dealing with any queries that may arise. It is a pleasure to visit at any time I always feel welcome and always greeted with a smile. The activities are also excellent such as chair exercises, sing a longs, bingo and coach trips. It is a very good place to be and the knowledge that my sister is getting such good care and attention is all important.
Very friendly staff and residents welcoming. The lady who worked in the kitchen will make any cake or scone that we wanted.
The residents all look well cared for, their hair is washed and blow-dried weekly.
As you enter Eden Cottage there is always a smell of home cooked food and cakes each day. Security is excellent.
I am very satisfied with the care and attention received by my Uncle. The carers and support staff are very friendly and caring. There is a good range of stimulative activities in which he participates whenever he can, he particularly enjoyed the animals that came in. His room is always nice and clean and he has settled in it.
By way of constructive feedback, if I were to comment, not complain, on anything it would be the food, it is occasionally lacking flavour, in particular, the fish and chips, which are my Uncle's favourite dish. However having said that both my Uncle and I are aware that it may be a thankless task. The only other comment I would make is that his room would benefit if there were an extractor fan in the toilet as odours tend to linger.
Thanks for your feedback regarding food and drink, we will take on board what you have said and pass it...
My friend had respite care in Eden Cottage and I was really impressed with the care she received there. I visit other homes and have to say Eden Cottage is a cut above them, residents interact and there is always something going on. With the relationships between residents and the staff, there is such a breath of fresh air. I have already recommended Eden Cottage to a neighbour.
My Mum resided in Eden Cottage for the last 5 years of her life. After being reluctant initially, she agreed to a trial period to see if it really was for her. As soon as she moved in, the staff began to encourage her to socialise and join in with the activities programme. In no time at all she had developed an extremely good friendship with two ladies in the same corridor which I think helped her to make the decision to stay permanently. Whilst living there she also became close to the staff and began to refer to them as her 'friends', I was delighted by this and felt happy when leaving her after my visits as I felt that she had the support she needed, both physically and mentally. I would not hesitate to recommend this small family care home to anybody.
The staff all make us feel very welcome, my friend is extremely well looked after.
I think the fact that the home was so small helped her settle easier than she would have in a big place. The staff were fantastic and she always commented on the fact that they couldn't do enough for her, nothing was too much trouble and she always told us how understanding they were which made us as a family feel better about her going in to care.
My family have all spoken about the bad press that care homes tend to receive which made us quite nervous about her moving to a home but after our experience, we have nothing but good things to say about the home and would encourage people looking for a place for their relative to look no further than Eden Cottage.
My mother is very happy at Eden Cottage and we've seen a big improvement in her. She has made some good friends and is back to her old self. The management and staff are very helpful. I would definitely recommend Eden Cottage. Many thanks.
I visited several care homes in the area, but on entering Eden Cottage in Darlington, I realised that it was going to provide the care which we needed. There was a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere, from staff AND residents all of whom seemed happy, and well cared for. It sounds like a cliche, but it was almost like walking into someone's home. Residents were keen to engage with me and spoke highly of the home and the staff.
The actual experience for my father in law was very positive, he left Eden saying that he would be happy to return. He was more talkative when he returned home which "told" us that he was being engaged with. His personal needs are quite demanding but were met completely. Our batteries are now recharged.
Highly recommended, and we'll be back!
Thank you.
I am extremely grateful to all staff/management and owners of Eden Cottage who cared for my aunt and for the support to family following her passing. I visit many homes due to my work and Eden Cottage was without doubt the home I wanted my aunt to go to and from her initial visit then short stay she was looked after with respect, dignity and all her needs met with patience and understanding. On behalf of the family I would like to thank you all and wish you every success for the future of the home.
My Mam has always been treated with care by the staff and is treated as an individual who is valued and respected. She has been made to feel that she belongs there and is happy and content, she joins in and enjoys all of the activities. I have always found that staff have been supportive to me and are happy to discuss my Mams needs and adapt them to what she requires. I have the assurance of knowing that my Mam is safe and comfortable. I know that I will be made aware of any concerns that the staff have. I could only make positive recommendations about this care home. I would describe the care home as small, friendly and homely.
Love this little home, it has the most lovely atmosphere which is clearly due to all the wonderful staff and the way they interact with each other and with the residents of the home. It is so evident that the residents are treated like family by the staff. I am so pleased that my friend found this home for her respite care.
On visiting him, it was clear how much care he was receiving from how well kept he looked and on the relationships he had built with the staff there, he couldn't praise them enough, nothing was too much trouble for them.
I had my reservations about care homes from all the bad press they receive, if every home offered the standards of care that this one does, they would get a much better reputation.
The home is really small which I think created a more homely feel and made it much easier to settle in.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 22 February 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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