The Lawns Care Home

Ridsdale Street, Darlington DL1 4EG
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  • The Lawns Care Home, Darlington
The Lawns Residential Care Home is located close to the famous Darlington railway station, with the clock tower visible from the home, and is also close to local shops.


The Lawns is a purpose built home which provides individual care for each resident, whether short respite care or permanent care.


All 62 single rooms have en-suite facilities, a nurse call system and smoke detectors. There is a lift and full wheelchair access throughout the home.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 62 Service Users

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
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1050
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1100
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1050
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1100

Fees are Fully Inclusive however Podiatry ,Hairdressing & Accompanied GP/Hospital appointments are chargeable extras.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact The Lawns Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Sharon Dalglish (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (62)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Visiting

  • All visitors welcome.

Parking

  • Car Parking available

The Lawns Care Home Reviews (90)

9.5

The Lawns Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.500) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Lawns Care Home has 90 reviews.

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Review from S W (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am a daughter of a resident who was placed here after his fall and I live in Leeds, plus my husband had a major operation so I couldn't get back to Darlington to look after my dad. So placed him on respite. He has come on leaps, much healthier, better and safe, and he's getting on well with joining
in with activities, things which he's enjoying. They have done him a world of good and mixing with others. He's eating lots better and gets on with staff too.
Reply from Jackie Brook, Care Relationships at The Lawns Care Home

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that your father is thriving in our care, especially after the challenges he faced following his fall. It's heartening to know that he is enjoying the activities and that his health and well-being have improved significantly. We appreciate your trust in us during such a crucial time for your family. Please let us know if there is anything more we can do for your father or your family. We look forward to continuing to provide him with the best possible care.

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Review from D D (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff always happy, everyone is so hard working.
Reply from Jackie Brook, Care Relationships at The Lawns Care Home

Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you appreciate our dedicated and cheerful staff. Your support means a great deal to us at The Lawns Care Home.

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Review from Kathryn R (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The overall care of my mum is usually excellent. When I have raised issues these have been dealt with by a senior member of the care team or management. The regular care staff take time to get to know about my mum, her likes, dislikes, family etc. This has broken down a little recently as there appears
to be agency staff due to staff illness. One particular senior member of the care team has been a great support to me since the beginning, and especially recently. The management and administration are always accessible and appointments are easily made and welcomed for longer chats.
Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at The Lawns Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is a pleasure to care for your mum. All feedback is welcomed as it allows us to continually develop our service. Your kind words and the points raised within will of course be passed on to The Lawns team who will be happy to discuss further.

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Review from Pauline H (Wife of Resident) published on 10 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
During his 6 week short break stay in the EMI unit following hospitalisation my husband improved beyond hope. Staff encouraged him to regain mobility and independence as kindly as possible given his difficult behaviour with excellent results. The home is being constantly improved by enthusiastic and
professional management whilst some staff went the unexpected and very timely extra mile to provide resources and care for which we were very grateful. There are activities, a craft room, a sensory room, a hair salon and a lovely garden lounge with an outlook to a small garden. Security and cleanliness are good and overall a good experience at a difficult time.
Reply from Sharon Dalglish, Home Manager at The Lawns Care Home

We're truly delighted to hear about the positive progress and care received during your husband's stay with us. Our dedicated staff are committed to providing the highest standard of care, and it's incredibly rewarding to know that your husband's experience exceeded expectations. We're thrilled that he was able to improve, regain mobility, and maintain independence, all with the support and encouragement of our fantastic team.


We continuously strive to enhance our facilities and provide the best resources, ensuring a comfortable and engaging environment for all our residents. It's fantastic to hear that our craft room, sensory area, hair salon, and garden lounge added to the positive experience.


Your kind words mean the world to us, and we're so grateful for your feedback. Thank you for sharing your experience, and please know that we're always here to provide exceptional care and support whenever needed.

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Review from Katie H (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad has been a resident for over a year now and I cannot express how grateful I am to them. Dad did not want to leave his home and enter residential care, but they have been fantastic with him. He has gone from staying in bed all day at his previous home to spending time in the lounge and even attending
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They have encouraged him to eat well and he has lost a huge amount of weight, meaning he is now able to be more mobile. He has been wheelchair-bound for 15+ years, and thanks to the encouragement and persistence of staff, I saw him walk (aided with a Zimmer frame) for the first time in probably 10 years.


It’s heartbreaking having to make the decision to move a parent into residential care, but I know he is in safe hands here and it has made the whole process so much easier.


A huge thank you to all of The Lawns staff

Reply from Sharon Dalglish, Home Manager at The Lawns Care Home

We're deeply touched by your kind words. We're delighted to hear about the positive changes in your dad's life. Thank you for entrusting his care to us. Our dedicated team is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment for all our residents. Your feedback means the world to us. Thank you for being a part of our extended family at The Lawns.

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Review from C C (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 10 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have visited within EMI unit on 3 occasions this morning during which time my family member has improved both physically and mentally due to mostly the care of staff and management. Due to the necessary level of security required for an EMI unit and the high level of need for those residents, the
atmosphere can be daunting whereas in other areas it is always warm and welcoming. The staff are all friendly, approachable, helpful and kind. Management is excellent and is obviously working hard to do their best for all residents to support their families.
Reply from Sharon Dalglish, Home Manager at The Lawns Care Home

Thank you for your heartfelt feedback. We're pleased to hear about the improvement in your family member's well-being. Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our residents is at the core of what we do, and we're thrilled to know that you've felt the compassion and dedication of our staff at The Lawns. Your words encourage us to continue our commitment to providing the best care and support to all our residents and their families.

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Review from T O (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 21 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very clean. All staff are lovely, friendly and very hard working and polite. The food is nice. Comfortable and warm room with a lovely view. Very central.
Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at The Lawns Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is our privilege to care for you and are delighted you are enjoying life at The Lawns. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course ensure that they are passed on to The Lawns family.

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Review from Christine W (Resident) published on 21 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are good and the management is great, not bad, very good. My room is really good, comfortable and it is big and I can see everything. I can see people coming and going.
Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at The Lawns Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. We are delighted that you are enjoying life at The Lawns. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to The Lawns team.

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Review from Trevor H (Resident) published on 27 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Happy and settled. Food is so-so.
Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at The Lawns Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. All feedback is welcomed and allows us to continually develop our service. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to The Lawns team.

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Review from Daniel T (Resident) published on 22 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly trained staff! Very comfortable around them. They know their jobs.
Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at The Lawns Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to The Lawns family.

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Review from Walter L (Resident) published on 22 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Having been in this home for a few months, I have found my stay to be satisfactory and have had no complaints. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. I would recommend it to other people.
Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at The Lawns Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. We are delighted that you have settled in so well. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to The Lawns team.

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Review from L B (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Home is always clean and warm. Mam's room is always nice and warm. The staff are always willing to answer any questions and are very helpful.
Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at The Lawns Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is our pleasure to care for your mum. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the manager and The Lawns family.

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Review from P D (Respite Resident) published on 24 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
I have been very satisfied with all the care given and the room was always clean and tidy. I would not hesitate to recommend The Lawns. In spite of the shortage of staff, it was managed well.
Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at The Lawns Care Home

Dear Patricia, many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It was our pleasure to care for you. For reference, The Lawns is always staffed safely to the residents' needs Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to Sharon and The Lawns family.

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Review from N T (Son of Resident) published on 27 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home was clean and the staff were very friendly, really good atmosphere. My mam was in a different home but in this one, they have made her feel at home. The food that my mother has is really good and her room is spotless and cleaned daily. She has settled in really well and I am really pleased
with her being here.
Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at The Lawns Care Home

Dear Neil. Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is our pleasure to care for your mam and are delighted that she settled in so quickly. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to Sharon and the colleagues at The Lawns.

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Review from Y R (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 24 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having never visited a care home or had a relative in a care home, this was my first experience. I really did not know what to expect, so was delighted to see that the care home was bright and spacious and that my mother-in-law's room was lovely. the staff are amazing, so helpful and caring and supportive
when needed. It is a pleasure to visit the Lawns and know that we will always be welcomed. Now we have peace of mind, knowing my mother-in-law is safe and well cared for. I would definitely recommend this home to anyone needing to put a relative into care, which is never an easy decision.
Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at The Lawns Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is our pleasure to care for your mother-in-law and are delighted that you have peace of mind and are happy with the service provided. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to Sharon and the colleagues at The Lawns.

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Review from Debra N (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
At the beginning of the year, it was obvious that the home was struggling with staffing and Covid issues. More recently, I have seen a marked improvement in the level of care.
Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at The Lawns Care Home

Dear Debra, many thanks for taking the time to review our home. All feedback is welcomed and allows us to continually develop our service. Recruitment earlier in the year was an industry-wide problem which we thankfully are now coming out of. Rest assured that the staffing across our homes was always maintained at a safe level. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and I will, of course, pass them on to Sharon and the The Grange colleagues.

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Review from M E (Sister of Resident) published on 6 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister has been made welcome in the home. The carers have been kind and helpful. She has been supported during a very difficult time.
Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at The Lawns Care Home

Dear Margaret, many thanks for taking the time to review our home. We are delighted that your sister has settled in so well. All feedback is welcomed and allows us to continually develop our service. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the manager and The Lawns colleagues .

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Review from John K (Son of Resident) published on 21 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the care my dad received in The Lawns. Food, facilities and staff excellent. Would recommend to anyone who wants to stay here.
Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at The Lawns Care Home

Dear John, many thanks for taking the time to review our home. All feedback is greatly appreciated and allows us to continually develop our service. It is our pleasure to care for your Dad. Your kinds words are greatly appreciated, and I will, of course, pass them on to Sharon and the colleagues at The Lawns.

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Review from H L (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My father was at The Lawns for two years. He was happy and comfortable. The staff gave him the care and companionship he needed. They were all very helpful and gave him the friendship, care and dignity he deserved. The Lawns is light and airy and a comfortable home for residents and visitors.
Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at The Lawns Care Home

Dear Hazel, many thanks for taking the time to review our care home. It was our absolute pleasure to care for your father and he is still sadly missed. I will, of course, pass on your kind words to Sharon and the team at The Lawns.

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Review from Maggie M (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mam has been at The Lawns for some years now and during the whole time, I and my brothers have been impressed by the service provided. All the staff are brilliant, being helpful, friendly and caring. We are particularly grateful for their care during the present pandemic, even if that means we are unable
to visit, we know Mam is safe and cared for and are able to speak to her on the phone.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.500)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.500) out of 10 for The Lawns Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.500 for The Lawns Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (183 Excellents x 5) + (88 Goods x 4) + (25 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 300 Ratings = 4.5
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Lawns Care Home is based on 25 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 62 registered maximum number of service users is 12.4, which has been reached with 25 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 6 Oct 2022

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (4)

Sharon

Sharon Daglish

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2020

I have worked at the Lawns Care home since November 2020. I started my career in care as a care assistant and have worked up to my current position of Deputy Home Manager, I have gained NVQs 2 and 3 in care, safe handling of medications, moving and handling, team leadership, and first aider.


I live in Spennymoor with my husband. I have three children and three step-children. I am a proud grandma of nine grandchildren.


The thing I like most about working at The Lawns Care Home is I enjoy spending time with and ensuring my residents are safe, clean and tidy. I like knowing that I am helping them to enjoy their retirement years in a comfortable and homely environment as much as possible. My priority at work is my resident's well-being, seeing a resident smile is all the reward I need.

Louise

Louise Lund

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2019

I have worked at The Lawns Care home for coming up to a year and a half. In my previous position I worked for a training company which I was there for 7 years but really fancied a career change into something completely different. I took on the role of the home administrator and must say it’s the best thing I have ever done!


I have 18 year’s experience within Administration and a wealth of knowledge and experience across this area. I have gained Diploma Level 2 Business Administration, NCFE Level 2 certificates in Equality & Diversity, Care & Management of Diabetes, Safeguarding & Prevent.


I live near Bishop Auckland with my husband, son and a goldendoodle dog named Miley who is a massive part of our family.


Any spare time I have, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, watching TV/films, shopping and walking my dog.


The thing I love most about working at The Lawns is seeing the residents having fun, enjoying themselves and seeing the smiles on their faces which really does make it all worthwhile.

Olivia

Olivia Richardson

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant Joined: 2011

My name is Olivia and I have worked at The Lawns care home for 10 years. I love the happy friendly atmosphere here and all the staff and management work together as a team. I go home from work feeling happy that I have helped the residents during this horrible time that everyone is going through.

Gill

Gill Wheatley

Job Title: Senior care assistant Joined: 2008

I have worked in care for 37yrs.I have worked in a few homes in the Darlington area, I have also worked in a care home in Middleton St George. I have worked in The Lawns for nearly 13 years. I left to work in another care home but missed the residents and staff, so returned and remained here.
I have NVQ in social care both 2 and 3, I also have training in safeguarding, medication, first aid and many more over the years.
I have four children three boys and one girl. I live in Darlington with my husband Conrad who works for the army. We have four grandchildren two girls two boys. During m my days off I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren.
My priority at work has always been my residents ensuring all residents are happy and well cared for, I get joy from seeing them smile.

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