
everyone is treated with absolute dignity and respectLeslie R(Son of Resident/Service User)

This is a lovely, welcoming place, with very attentive staffMichelle M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff at North Park have been excellent, helping Mam and us through some very tough timesAndrew T(Son of Resident/Service User)

everyone is treated with absolute dignity and respectLeslie R(Son of Resident/Service User)

This is a lovely, welcoming place, with very attentive staffMichelle M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff at North Park have been excellent, helping Mam and us through some very tough timesAndrew T(Son of Resident/Service User)

North Park Care Home provides residential care for older people as well as people living with dementia.
They strive to offer the best possible quality of life, delivering support and bespoke residential, dementia and respite care, delivering meaningful activities and hospitality. The skilled and attentive staff ensure that residents can maintain their dignity, independence and choice, irrespective of physical or mental health.
People living with dementia are cared for in the...
Care Provided by Barchester North Park Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester North Park Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester North Park 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
Group / Owner
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Devon Taylor (Deputy Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
Barchester North Park Care Home Reviews (80)
Barchester North Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.306) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester North Park Care Home has 80 reviews.
As a family, I felt my dad was safe and very well looked after, especially as he started to decline.
My dad had a favourite senior, she knows who she is, he could be a bit outspoken at times, but he appreciated the extra time given to him by this senior on the ground floor.
The home was excellent when my mum had to move in quite quickly due to deterioration in her health. All the staff were amazing with mum, treated her with respect and dignity. Mum had previously had respite at a different care home and hated it, but she settled in here really quickly.
All management/staff appear friendly and caring - he has settled in well and "enjoying" the experience.
Only minor criticism is just that my father doesn't request anything but would enjoy music (Classic FM) or TV to be put on.
We really appreciate your feedback.
I am really glad your father is happy at North Park.
The home has included her in events and entertainment and she has become a valued member/resident. She has been given the role of resident's ambassador and she speaks up on and about any issues raised by residents.
thank you all at North Park care home.
I am really glad your mam is happy here.
Food provided is excellent, all freshly made and specials made to order. My grandad loved participating in the home's activities.
The room and whole home were spotless and aroma free.
We were very happy with all aspects of the care home.
As a family, we have been made to feel very welcome and no query has been a problem. They are warm and friendly and keen to help as well as being highly competent in dealing with clinical needs.
Excellent care delivered by brilliant staff and management.
Our relative is on the top floor and gets excellent care.
Fantastic staff and very caring.
Thank you Jane, we all at North Park appreciate this review
The rooms are comfortable and residents well looked after.
Thank you Kenneth, your Mam is such a lovely person she is welcome back anytime.
The staff are so helpful and really care for us all.
I am very happy with the care provided for my husband. After a fall in a hospital a year ago he couldn't talk or walk. He now can walk with help and still does not talk but does understand a few commands.
I would like to see an easier route to park next to the home so that residents can enjoy fresh air and people walking dogs etc.
Thank you, Sylvia, for your feedback, we will certainly look into your comments and address again.
Thank you.
There are plenty of activities and variety of food.
Service users are well treated, kept clean and are encouraged to mingle.
When called out, due to a fall, the staff are brilliant, looking after everyone.
Thank you, Yvonne, for your response, Feedback. It's always appreciated and your great comments are very important to us. I will pass this onto the staff. Thank you again
Very good care, myself and family are pleased with the end of life care not just what my partner received but how we were looked after.
Also after spending a few days living in the care home with my partner, I would highly recommend North Park Care Centre.
Thank you to everyone who looked after him and us.
Thank you Avril and your very supportive family, it was a pleasure to look after John. The care staff will always remember John for his cheekiness!
It was not an easy decision to put my mum in a home but as I was no longer able to cope there was no other option. Social Services told me there was a place available at Barchester North Park Care Centre and I will be forever grateful that there was. I have visited a couple of times every week for the last 6 months and couldn't be happier with the care that mum receives. It is still extremely sad to see her deteriorate slowly however, she now has the wonderful staff to support her and I can't ask for more than that.
Thank you for your kind words and I will certainly pass this on to everyone. It's a pleasure to have your mum and her sister both living with us at North Park and not to mention your help and support.
Thank you.
Staff were very supportive to us when aunty became ill, keeping us updated with her treatment which was very much appreciated.
Thank you for your kind feedback, it was a pleasure to help your aunt. She had a very supportive family and on behalf of all the staff at North Park Thank you
My Mam has been suffering with Alzheimer's for several years, we tried everything to keep her at home with my Dad (overnight carers, respite care, family care) but in July we were all at breaking point and reluctantly made the heartbreaking decision to take her to North Park. She did not want to go and we had to get Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. At first it was very hard, but eventually, she has slowly adjusted. She is happier than she was at home, she is stimulated and has made friends. The staff at North Park have been excellent, helping Mam and us through some very tough times. Having visited most of the homes in Darlington, I can confidently say North Park is the best. Mam loves to walk in the park and have her hair done. All the staff do truly "care".
Thank you for your kind comments and feedback.
I am the appointee of a seriously ill resident person and have his written authority to manage his own affairs and assist his wife, his very kind and caring wife. We work hand in glove. His wife and I had him moved from another home in the vicinity, which had not met our expectation. Before moving him I prepared a detailed list of questions and spoke together about these points with both the General Manager and the Administrator. All answers were to our complete satisfaction. The difference is enormous. The purpose built place is very pleasant and its staff are very, very helpful, knowledgeable and always friendly. Neither his wife or I have discovered a single thing that was not done for him, on the contrary, being so ill, he seems to get such loving care. He is helped to walk to the lounge and the dining room, which I had not seen for more than three months. Occasionally my friend smiles again and already feels at home there.
Thank you so much for this great feedback, our aim is to provide this level of service to all who live, visit or work at North Park. Thank You
Can't praise North Park Care Home enough for looking after my dad and also my father-in-law. Staff are caring and supportive to all of us as a family. Every member of staff from the management down, are helpful, cheerful and cannot do enough. Always there to lend an ear when needed. It's not an easy time when a family member has to go into a home but with support like we are given it's made much easier.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 October 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (29) & Events (0)
- 30 Jun 2026
In order to support residents’ relatives and friends, and the local community, Barchester’s North Park Care Home in Darlington is hosting a free Hydration Talk on Thursday 16th July 10:00am...
- 14 Feb 2026
The General Manager at North Park in Darlington has received a prestigious 10 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 10 years, alongside a Care Assistant...
- 08 Jan 2026
In order to support ex-servicemen and women in the local community, Barchester’s North Park Care Home in Darlington is launching a new, weekly veterans’ drop-in coffee morning commencing with its...
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Awards / Recognitions (16)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 15 Apr 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Hi, my name is Devon. I am the home's Deputy Manager and started my time at North Park in 2019 as a care assistant before progressing my career to my current role. I have worked in the health sector since 2007 and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role.
The quality of care that all my residents receive is my passion, and I aim to ensure that my residents continue to live an independent and enriched life. I look forward to building strong relationships with you all.
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