Darlington Court

The Leas, Off Station Road, Rustington, Littlehampton BN16 3SE
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  • Darlington Court, Littlehampton
Darlington Court is situated in the peaceful seaside town of Littlehampton. The friendly and experienced care team provides residential, dementia and nursing care for older people on a permanent or short term basis.

The purpose-built home has a large, bright dining room, stunning lounges and smaller garden rooms, ideal for relaxing and catching up with loved ones. The beautiful and secure gardens, which include a patio and lawns, are particularly popular on warmer days. Residents are welcome to help out with weeding and planting.

The activities team supports residents to continue enjoying whatever hobbies they love or to find new pursuits to enjoy. By getting to know every resident as an individual, care is tailored to their exact needs.

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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

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

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 56 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • 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

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1533
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1623
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1773
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1863
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1533
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1623
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1773
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1863

Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level
of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible. There are no additional fees
for respite stays.


What’s included?
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access


Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Darlington Court 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)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Lukasz Wojciechowski (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2009

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (46)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (5)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (46)

Parking

  • Parking on-site

Darlington Court Reviews (81)

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Darlington Court has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.551) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Darlington Court has 81 reviews.

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Review from C F (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad moved into Darlington Court in May last year and I’m very happy with his care. The staff are lovely, they know him and are kind and considerate and helpful. He has a nice room which he’s happy with and he makes good use of the communal spaces as well. There is a daily schedule of activities and
I’m grateful that he gets considerably more stimulation and social interaction than before he moved in. I don’t live locally so it’s very reassuring to know he is well cared for. The home also uses an app to log activities he’s taken part in and they regularly post photos on their social media page so I can see what he’s been doing despite not being local to him. They also keep me informed of his health and any issues he has and do so promptly.

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 Sarah A (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has been a resident at Darlington Court for six months. All the staff are great with him and nothing is ever too much effort. Everyone is very welcoming when we visit and we know that we can speak to the staff at any time. My father is very comfortable and at ease at Darlington Court.

Reply from Carmen Haines, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Hi Sarah, 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 B H (Friend of Resident) published on 10 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really enjoy my visits to Darlington Court. The staff are very cheerful and friendly. All of the residents look lovely, very relaxed and very well looked after at all times.

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 Pauline O (Friend of Resident) published on 10 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My friend was admitted to Darlington Court approximately a year ago. She was in quite a bad way, but having seen her over the last year, she has not only improved with her health but in her mental spirit as well. She can be quite difficult and stubborn, but the staff/carers treat her with respect and
dignity. The staff from reception and up are always welcoming and fun to meet. If I had a relative needing care, I would certainly recommend Darlington Court.

Reply from Carmen Haines, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Hi Pauline, 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 June H (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sadly my Mother only had a very short stay in Darlington Court I really wish that it had been longer all of the staff were amazing, very friendly and could not do enough for us, it was as if they had known my Mother and all her family for years. The home and rooms were very clean and modern and homely
which was lovely. I would highly recommend Darlington Court.

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Review from A C (Husband of Resident) published on 10 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They are caring, friendly and happy staff. They are polite and always attentive. I feel my wife is in good hands.

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Review from Sally S (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our mum is very happy at Darlington Court. She came to Darlington Court after being at two other homes that did not meet her needs and had become distressed about being in an unfamiliar setting. My sister and I had also become very worried and upset about the whole situation. As soon as we got to Darlington
we were completely reassured and although Mum's dementia has progressed a lot, she has had the best treatment possible and we are very happy with her and every aspect of her care.

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Review from Brenda M (Wife of Resident) published on 8 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Darlington Court is very caring and attentive to my husband's needs, with very friendly staff who are experienced in care.

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Review from T B (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are excellent, very helpful and caring. My mum is looked after very well, her room is spotless. She is always nice and clean, so are her clothes. Most of all, Mum is happy, and so am I, with the overall care she gets.

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Review from Carol A (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Since my father has been a resident of Darlington Court I cannot express my appreciation to all the carers and support team. Being end of life but still having full cognitive function has been emotional and the support and care have been fantastic. What a great team. Thank you.

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Review from Gill S (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My father was in hospital and had become increasingly frail so his old care home did not feel they could take him back. We had to quickly find somewhere to take Dad that could provide dementia and nursing care. The staff at Darlington Court were extremely helpful and understanding and we organised his
discharge to the home in a matter of days. Unfortunately, due to Covid, he needed to isolate when he arrived so we were not able to visit however the staff soon realised he was on 'end of life' care and enabled both my sister and I to visit around our holidays. We were both there together when we were called to say that he was nearing the end of his days which was so important to us. Sadly Dad was only at Darlington Court for nine days so we were not able to give a review in more depth. However, what we saw was that the care he had seemed good and the staff were all kind to both Dad and us at a difficult time.

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Review from Elizabeth D (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our mum received very good care at Darlington Court for almost two years. The care team are kind and attentive and create a safe world for those, like Mum, who are living with the confusions of dementia. Carers were patient and looked after residents with good humour. The food always looked really appetising
and everywhere always looked clean and cared for. Pre-Covid there was a range of activities for residents both provided by the carers and outside entertainers. We only moved Mum so she could be with her sister who had sadly had a stroke. We are grateful to all at Darlington Court for taking care of Mum all through Covid, at a time when we could hardly see her, it was a comfort to know she was in good hands.

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Review from Ian R (Son of Resident) published on 19 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother received nursing care for three months while staying at Darlington Court Care Home. Aged 96 years, my mother had become extremely frail physically and she had become mentally damaged following suffering from a stroke in January 2021.
My mother was very happy with her time spent at Darlington
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I found all the staff very helpful, giving professional care and extremely open to questions.

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Review from Kathleen W (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From being withdrawn and hardly talking a few months ago, Mum is now very responsive, chatty and happy due to the care and encouragement of all the staff.
She is eating far better and is appreciating all that the different staff members do for her, from making sure she is happy with the menu (different
allergies) to carefully brushing her hair. It's the little things that have made such a difference to her.
She often tells me, that nurse is lovely she does x, y, z.
It has been so hard on both residents and relatives this last year, but everyone here has tried to make things easier by video calls and, when allowed, visits.
Nothing seems like too much trouble, I am so pleased Mum is cared for here.
I would highly recommend it.

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Review from Sue N (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 9 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband and I would like to express our thanks to all the staff, for my father-in-law, excellent care he has received for the last 2 years. He sadly passed away yesterday, everyone was kind and caring.

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Review from P M (Partner of Resident) published on 2 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy - no complaints.

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Review from Andy P (Son of Resident) published on 14 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The last time I saw Mum was the day she arrived at Darlington Court, nearly four weeks ago. At that point she’d just spent three weeks in hospital and because of the effects of Alzheimer's disease, she was understandably confused and bewildered following the move to Darlington Court.
When we visited,
my wife and I could not believe how much Mum had improved in those four weeks; “transformed” as my wife put it!
She has clearly settled in very well and during our 30-minute visit was happy and relaxed, with no sign of the aggression we have witnessed at home in recent months.
Mum commented on how friendly everybody is – staff and residents alike – and this was apparent to us also. There was a lovely, happy atmosphere.
Mum is willingly joining in with the activities and is enjoying her food. Her hair also looked lovely.
We are grateful to all the team at Darlington Court for the wonderful care they are giving mum and for making such a difference to her quality of life.

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Review from Melanie B (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff at Darlington Court have been exemplary and have kept all residents safe from COVID so far this year. They are kind, knowledgable, professional and I have 100% confidence that they act in the best interests of my dad. Thank you, everyone!

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Review from Patricia T (Friend of Resident) published on 11 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Due to current restrictions, it is impossible to answer all questions. My friend's solicitor has Power of Attorney. However, she and I speak at least 3 times a day on the telephone. Life is not easy and we both have many problems. I know from what she tells me and from the attitude of the staff that
I speak to that she is well cared for. I have visited 3 times recently and the routine has been most efficient and the weather kind! She is (in my opinion) a fussy eater but she often tells me she has enjoyed a meal. This morning she is waiting for her hair to be washed and earlier in the week the podiatrist attended. She was very pleased with the result. I have no idea how much all this is costing her. Thank you all for being there during these difficult times.

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Review from D B (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Heartfelt thanks to the team at Darlington Court who always provide exemplary care for the residents. Special thanks to the carer who supports my mum with Skype and my first visit after 17-lockdown weeks - she shows genuine affection and care for my mum and always relays what I say accurately and with
good humour as Mum doesn't always hear me. Thank you!

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.551)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.551) out of 10 for Darlington Court is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.569 for Darlington Court is calculated as follows: ( (98 Excellents x 5) + (36 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.569

  • b) 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 4.982 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Darlington Court is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 56 registered maximum number of service users is 11.2. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 11.2 = 0.982

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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: 5 Jan 2023

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Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Lukasz

Lukasz Wojciechowski

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2025

I have a master’s degree in social work and a level 5 diploma in health and social care leadership.


These qualifications have been essential, giving me the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality care to residents, as well as support colleagues.


I wanted to work at Care UK because I am passionate about making a positive difference to people’s lives. I also wanted to be part of a team that genuinely provides exceptional care.


To be a home manager, you need to have strong communication skills, while also being patient, adaptable, and organised. Problem-solving is also important, as is being compassionate.


My role also means providing a supportive environment for colleagues. Everyone should feel heard and valued. Ultimately, a positive workplace contributes to all our success and the well-being of residents.


For me, the best part of the day is when I get the chance to connect with residents and see them thrive here. It is incredibly rewarding, knowing that I am part of a team that actively cares about improving people’s lives.


Outside of work, I enjoy DIY projects and going to the gym. Both help me stay active and creative, which gives me a great work-life balance.

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