What types of Care is Darlington Court registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Darlington Court have?

There are 46 Single Rooms and 5 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Darlington Court?

Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Darlington Court to the centre of Littlehampton?

2.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

Darlington Court care home, The Leas, Off Station Road, Rustington, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN16 3SE

Review from P W (Wife of Resident) published on 9 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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It took my husband a good week to settle in but the carers were friendly and compassionate from day one. When I phoned (which was often) I was always given a truthful and comprehensive rundown of how he had been each day. This was the first time my husband or I had experienced him being away from me

so it took me a while to stop worrying about him but I was always reassured to just trust in the system and be assured that he was fine, and he was ! I would definitely use Darlington court again.

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Review from Jan N (Friend of Resident) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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A dear friend was admitted to Darlington Court, as he felt he could no longer cope at home after a couple of falls, & as his wife spent her last few months there after having a stroke it was his wish to spend his last days there too,
He found the care & attention his wife received would be the same

for him. We as friends visited him regularly & found he could not have been in a better place, the staff went out of their way to attend to his every need whether it be medical, or a friendly chat about his travels,
he was very fortunate not to suffer mentally & could hold a fascinating conversation of interest to many, sadly he grew very tired & was ready to join his wife.
The staff made his last days as comfortable as possible & we were kept informed regularly on his state of health & were able to sit with him almost to the very end. So we would like to thank all of Darlington Court for everything they did for them.

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Review from Mark F (Nephew of Resident) published on 28 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I can honestly say that the care and compassion shown by all the staff at Darlington Court was brilliant from the moment my aunt moved in during May 2025. The ease of registration and getting her settled in was painless and they were excellent at communicating with me on her activities and well being.

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treated her with great dignity and care.

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Review from Alison P (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My mum has been a resident at Darlington Court since March 2023. We are extremely happy with the care she receives, all of the staff are friendly, patient & caring to mum & to us. All of mums needs are met and more. The lifestyle team make the home a happy & fun place to be, always lots going on and

the house keeping team keep everywhere lovely & clean. The food is good too! It's a huge relief to know mum is being so well cared for and I would highly recommend this lovely home.

Reply from Diane Tapp, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Hi Alison P (daughter Of Resident) thank you very much for taking the time to leave Darlington such a lovely review. Its an absolute pleasure looking after your mum, I will pass your kind comments on to the team

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Review from Ann F (Wife of Resident) published on 13 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I have to say that it was with great reluctance that I agreed to my husband becoming a resident of Darlington Court back in July 2024. We had managed at home but after continuous falls and stays in hospital I realised that my husband needed 24 hour nursing care to help with his advanced dementia and

progressing prostate cancer.
Darlington Court became home - not just for my husband but for me too. I was able to visit every day (at any time) and made to feel part of the family. Both of us were always treated with love and respect.
There is a special aura as soon as you walk through the front door of Darlington Court, of helpfulness, love and compassion. All the staff - even the 'backroom staff' - maintenance man, the chef and cleaners take a genuine interest in the residents. Sadly my husband passed away in June and my 'Darlington family' have dealt with everything in a professional and loving manner. And I am grateful that they continue to keep a watchful eye on me.

Reply from Diane Tapp, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Hi Ann F (wife Of Resident) thank you very much for taking the time to leave us such lovely feedback. We aim as much as possible to create a home from home here at Darlington Court, I am glad this was your experience, I will pass your very kind words on to the team

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Review from P B (Son of Resident) published on 17 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Both my parents have been residents at Darlington Court since April 2025. We have found all the staff and management to be very helpful, kind and caring and always seem to be in great spirits even though it is obviously an extremely demanding task. My mother has dementia and has responded exceptionally

well to, and joins in most of, the many daily activities on offer. It is of great comfort to my father and the rest of the family to see how involved and active she despite her deteriorating condition. They have both said the food is good and staff are flexible in meeting any specific requirements they may request from time to time. My dad struggles to eat full meals but enjoys the occasional chocolate eclair! Darlington Court has been a great choice for them when they were no longer able to cope at home.

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Review from M B (Son of Resident) published on 7 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Excellent home. Very good communications before, during and after respite care.
Darlington Court was very clean and accommodating to all my families wishes.
The food was exceptional and the activities were fun and entertaining. My Mum was often singing or dancing or enjoying slower moments doing craft,

cooking or gardening.
All staff from cleaners,maintenance staff and carers were kind and very helpful .

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Review from Denise W (Wife of Resident) published on 29 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My husband was a resident from Sept '24 until May '25 when he passed away. He was suffering from advanced dementia as well as other significant health problems and could, at times, be difficult to help. Yet all the carers showed him nothing but kindness, patience and understanding giving me and his

loved ones comfort and reassurance that he was in the very best place for his needs. The food was good and varied and the activities team did a brilliant job, devising original, thoughtful and fun entertainment and interesting tasks involving as many of the residents as possible. I am very grateful that I found this wonderful care home and would recommend it to anyone

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Review from Phil H (Son of Resident) published on 14 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My mother-law has been resident at Darlington court for six months. I have found that everyone there has always been very helpful and kind and the carers go above and beyond to look after residents. I have noticed that in some of the reviews some people have mentioned the delay in responding to the

help button, I must say that I agree and this is one of the few negatives that I have about Darlington court. I must say that the way they help residents to get involved every day with activities is amazing. The only other small negative is that my mother-in-law has complained about was that the meals were sometimes cold.

Reply from Samantha Debenham, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback. We’re truly grateful that you’ve taken the time to share your experience of Darlington Court.

We’re delighted to hear that our team has made a positive impression and that your mother-in-law feels supported and involved in daily life here. Creating a warm, engaging, and caring environment for all residents is at the heart of what we do, and we’re glad that’s been reflected in your experience.

We also appreciate you raising the concerns regarding call bell response times and meal temperatures. We take feedback like this seriously and are continuously working to improve. In response to these points, we’ve been reviewing our internal processes to enhance the dining experience and reduce response times, ensuring residents receive timely and high-quality support throughout the day.

Your feedback plays an important role in helping us to continue delivering a high standard of care, and we’re always open to suggestions that help us do even better.

Thank you again for your support and for choosing Darlington Court.

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Review from Dan E (Son of Resident) published on 9 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I am so grateful to Darlington Court for taking mum in and giving her some much needed respite after a horrible time in hospital. The staff have all been so kind, friendly and professional. The facilities and activities are excellent and it is a lovely environment. At a time when our world has been

turned upside down due to mum's sudden deterioration, Darlington Court have provided much-needed support, comfort and reassurance.

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Review from D A (Husband of Resident) published on 9 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My wife has been at Darlington Court since November 2024. She fractured her hip in August 2024 and although she was operated on she hasn't recovered her ability to walk safely, this combined with her mental health meant that I was no longer able to look after her at home. After looking at a number of

care homes I decided on Darlington Court as they could best meet her needs.
Since she has been there I have realised that she is much safer and better looked after than anywhere else. The staff are excellent, wherever their roles, they are welcoming and professional, caring and supportive of both my wife and myself. I try to go in every day and each time I receive an update on my wife's situation.
The food that is served is of an excellent quality and, if it is lunchtime, I'm always offered some. When not eating or sleeping there are daily activities and the staff make great efforts to help and encourage the residents to take part and enjoy all aspects of life. All in all a super place.

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Review from Kathryn F (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I am reviewing Darlington Court after my mum's two week respite stay. All staff appeared to be very caring and tried to involve the residents in all the many activities they put on. I would particularly mention three members of staff who I often saw on my visits into the home and who really tried to

engage mum and others. Tea, coffee and cake seemed plentiful and mum told me the meals were very good. Mum's needs seemed to be accommodated and I know she was popped in the TV room to watch her favourite game show daily. This was mum's first ever stay and all my fears disappeared on my first visit, when I saw mum smiling with the other residents. The home has recently undergone redecoration and looked bright and inviting and I wouldn't have any hesitation in recommending a visit by those thinking about using Darlington's services.

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Review from Paul O (Brother of Resident) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My brother has been a resident at Darlington for three months now and feels very settled and mostly happy. The staff are very patient and caring even to the extent of doing 'too much' instead of encouraging him to do things for himself.
I agree that sometimes the help button takes a while to be answered

but this is usually due to the staff attending other residents or busy in other areas.
The staff have been very good at managing my brother's medication and always available to answer our questions about his health.
The food is good and plentiful!

Reply from Samantha Debenham, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are so glad to hear that your brother has settled well to Darlington Court and is happy in the home. It’s wonderful to know that you’re pleased with the patience and care our staff provide.

We truly appreciate your observation regarding the balance between assisting your brother and encouraging independence. We will take this into account and ensure that our team continues to support residents in a way that fosters both comfort and autonomy.

Regarding the help button, we understand your concerns and apologise for any delays in response. Our team is always working hard to meet the needs of all residents, but we will continue to look at ways to improve our response times, particularly during busy periods.

We’re also pleased to hear that you’re satisfied with the management of your brother’s medication and the food provided. If you ever have any further questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at complimentsandcomplaints@careuk.com

Thank you again for your valuable feedback. We’ll continue to work hard to provide the best possible care for your brother and all residents.

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Review from R M (Friend of Resident) published on 25 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My review is general, over a period of several months, when I have visited my friend every week. The staff are always friendly and usually willing to engage in sorting out problems. However, there are consistent problems which indicate a less than satisfactory care environment. For example, when my

friend tells me he wants to go to the toilet the call button is not answered on many occasions, even when I have gone to the nurse's station to ask for assistance. The care staff are very nice but just walk into my friend's room without knocking. Maintenance takes a long time to be actioned for example repairing a failed door closure and fixing a picture on the wall.

Reply from Samantha Debenham, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Thank you for your review of our service at Darlington Court. We are pleased to hear that you find the staff friendly and willing to help. However, we are sorry and disappointed to hear that you have concerns around the care environment. We've investigated your concerns regarding maintenance and the faulty door. We can confirm that we did explain to a family member at the time that we were waiting for a part, as soon as the part became available the door was fixed. With regard to the picture, this was moved the day after the request was received. We completely understand the need for privacy and we have fed back to the team, reminding them of the importance of knocking before entering residents' rooms. Thanks again for your feedback. If you have any further concerns in future we'd very much like to meet with you in person and run through them thoroughly with you.

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Review from Andy C (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 22 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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My father-in-law has been at Darlington Court for six months. We have been very happy with the care and support given to him during his time there. He joined in all of the activities and the staff support has been invaluable. He has now left to join his wife in her care home and hopefully will be as

happy. Many thanks to all of the staff at Darlington Court.

Reply from Kaylie Jennings, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Darlington Court we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Many Thanks, Darlington Court team.

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Review from Jan L (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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Amazing staff, can not praise them enough.
They were so helpful when I was moving my dad to Darlington Court. As a result, my dad settled in really well and has made a real improvement since he has been there.

Reply from Diane Tapp, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Hi Jan, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Darlington Court Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.

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Review from Susie I (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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Mum needed respite care and rehab after a bad bout of shingles which led to her being hospitalised. I and my brother are delighted with the friendly, professional, caring environment and staff who, without exception, handle Mum and other residents with care, patience and dignity in a safe environment.

The food is well prepared and creative for small appetites. Mum is settling in, making friends and engaging with the activities. We are very grateful to all concerned.

Reply from Diane Tapp, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Hi Susie, I thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. Mum is a pleasure to have at Darlington Court.

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Review from Michael W (Son of Resident) published on 21 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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The choice of nursing home for a loved one is never easy but the staff at Darlington Court made Mum's transition very easy.
The level of care is very good and the facilities are excellent, the staff are particularly kind and helpful, nothing seems too much trouble.
Mum has never complained about

anything.
We recommend Darlington Court without hesitation.

Reply from Carmen Haines, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Darlington Court Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. If you would like to provide us any further specific feedback, please use the form on the following web page; https://www.careuk.com/company/contact/feedback. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks, the Care UK team.

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Review from Mick B (Son of Resident) published on 21 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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Since my mother has been at Darlington Court she has received excellent care. The place has a lovely feel and Mum has been warmly accepted as one of the Darlington Court family. We couldn’t have wished for a better place, and Mum is being well looked after by the whole team. I would like to take this

opportunity to thank everyone at Darlington Court for their continued hard work in helping my mum to feel more settled.
Thank you so much!

Reply from Carmen Haines, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Darlington Court Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. If you would like to provide us any further specific feedback, please use the form on the following web page; https://www.careuk.com/company/contact/feedback. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks, the Care UK team.

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Review from S C (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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My mother has just joined the residents at Darlington Court. She seems to have settled well. There are lots of activities going on and she is taking part in some of them. The app to tell us what she has been doing is great and gives us something to talk about with her and it is lovely to see the regular

update of pictures on the social media page.
The staff have been very helpful as Mum settles in.

Reply from Carmen Haines, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Darlington Court Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. If you would like to provide us any further specific feedback, please use the form on the following web page; https://www.careuk.com/company/contact/feedback. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks, the Care UK team.