
Darlington Court has been a great choice for them when they were no longer able to cope at homeP B(Son of Resident/Service User)



Darlington Court has been a great choice for them when they were no longer able to cope at homeP B(Son of Resident/Service User)



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...
Care Provided by Darlington Court
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 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
- 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
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.
• 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
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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Darlington Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Darlington Court 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)
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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Constantin Matei (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- 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 (92)
Darlington Court has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.843) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Darlington Court has 92 reviews.
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.
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.
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.
My mother was very happy with her time spent at Darlington Court.
I found all the staff very helpful, giving professional care and extremely open to questions.
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.
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.
Very happy - no complaints.
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.
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!
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.
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!
The building is clean and fresh, plenty of privacy and completely secure in an unobtrusive way. I am so relieved that she is safe, cared for and has company. The staff respect her wishes where possible.
I feel I'm not satisfied with my husband's care. I feel there is not enough encouragement given to his personal care. I have felt unwelcomed when sitting with my husband in the evening. I felt that I was in the way.
Thank you for taking the time to submit your feedback. We work hard at Darlington Court not only to make sure residents are given the best of care but also that the home is always warm and welcoming for any visitors, especially family members. I understand that the home manager has some time to...
Well cared for. Great to see that she settled in well and was happy. Staff very caring.
I found all staff very professional and helpful in a stressful situation and would thoroughly recommend them to anyone. We were only involved with Darlington Court for a few hours.
Generally very happy with the care my mother receives.
Staff all very friendly and supportive. A nice light, bright building with several lounges and public rooms. Always smells fresh and clean. Surrounding gardens are a pleasure to sit out in on sunny days.
Mum's room is always clean and tidy and this is reflected in all other areas we use when outside in the garden. Staff constantly monitor residents to ensure they are comfortable, shaded from strong sun and provided with frequent fluids to drink.
Mum has been a resident for seven years and is very happy and appreciates all they do to help and care for her.
Darlington Court is a good care/nursing home - the staff are great - very friendly, patient, kind and caring. My mum is looked after very well
My mother moved into Darlington Court in August 2018. It is the best move Mum could have made. The care and attention to detail are second to none and the activities are suitable for all residents. I never have to worry about Mum because I trust the team 100%. I was disappointed to read the recent CQC report. The inspectors are only in the home a number of hours and make their report based on a short visit, whereas I spend several hours every week in the home and would give the home an outstanding result.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 January 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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 (42) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
Care UK’s commitment to supporting residents has been nationally recognised, as the organisation took home the large care provider of the year accolade at the 2026 Care Home Awards. At...
- 29 May 2026
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- 29 May 2026
Colleagues across Care UK are celebrating after being shortlisted in eleven categories at the Stars of Social Care Awards, the most the company has ever been shortlisted in at the...
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Meet the Team (1)

As Home Manager, the most important part of my role is making sure residents receive safe, compassionate, high-quality care in a home where they feel comfortable, respected and valued.
Before joining the team at Darlington Court, I was a home manager for another large organisation. While there, I was able to help achieve a number of positive outcomes, including improving standards and developing a strong team. Joining Care UK felt like the right next step for me, as it is an established home with a strong team that genuinely makes a positive difference to residents and their families.
I believe that a good home manager should be approachable, resilient, organised and genuinely caring. I think you also need to be a good listener and to remember that residents are at the heart of everything we do.
I’m really proud of what we all do here, and it is always rewarding to see residents well cared for and happy, and to see colleagues work well together. Knowing that we have such a beneficial impact on people’s daily lives is something I value greatly, so when I was recognised as a Queen’s Nurse for my contribution to care, it meant so much to me.
For me, the best part of the day is spending time speaking with residents, their relatives and colleagues. I enjoy being visible and involved because it helps me understand what’s going on and learn what support people need so we can keep on improving.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and travelling. I also value personal development and learning new things that help me grow both personally and professionally.
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