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Middleton Hall Retirement Village

Middleton St George, Darlington, Durham DL2 1HA
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Middleton Hall Retirement Village is an award-winning, purpose-built retirement community set in a beautiful 45-acre estate that offers a range of residential care services and supported apartments. Independent retirement living apartments and bungalows are also available to purchase on site.

The care services offered include:

Middleton Grove - supported apartments in the historic heart of Middleton Hall offering spacious and comfortable rental accommodation. Care support, housekeeping and dining services are included to...  

Care Provided by Middleton Hall Retirement Village

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 90 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,696 - £2,361£1,866 - £2,353
Residential Dementia Care£1,772 - £2,436N/A

Care fees are based on Middleton Hall's individual assessment of care needs, which determines the most suitable type of care service best placed to meet the person's needs. The fee rates vary depending on the type of care required and the type of care service within Middleton Hall. For more information about fees and charges and what is included within the fee rates, please contact Middleton Hall for further details.

Contact Middleton Hall Retirement Village 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

Owner

  • Middleton Hall Retirement Village
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Debby McGinnes(Head of Care & Quality)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2017

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (82)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (4)

Visiting

  • Open visiting policy and visitors welcome at any time.

Parking

  • Parking is freely available in car parks near Reception.

Middleton Hall Retirement Village Reviews (81)

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9.8

Middleton Hall Retirement Village has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.799) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Middleton Hall Retirement Village has 81 reviews.

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Review from David H (Respite Resident) published on 22 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I was persuaded by my daughter to come to Middleton Hall for some respite care, despite some initial reluctance on my part. However, I can honestly say that I have been overwhelmed by the kindness and friendliness of everyone here. I have been made to feel very welcome and more at than I was expecting. I have thoroughly enjoyed the excellent food, the only problem being it is too nice!

Reply from Jan Hargrove, Marketing at Middleton Hall Retirement Village

It was lovely to have you with us and we hope to see you again soon.

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Review from Julie W (Wife of Resident) published on 29 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent care and attention. Friendly and polite and respectful.

Reply from Fiona Green, Marketing Manager at Middleton Hall Retirement Village

Thank you for your time in providing us with your feedback. It is very much appreciated.

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Review from Vera T (Respite Resident) published on 26 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been coming here to visit relatives since it was originally opened and have been coming personally ever since.

Reply from Jan Hargrove, Marketing at Middleton Hall Retirement Village

Thank you and we hope you keep in touch!

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Review from M B (Resident / Service User) published on 17 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Three weeks respite care at Middleton Hall was enjoyable. I have been there before it allows my daughter to take holidays. I am always very well cared for and the staff are very kind, helpful and sincere. I treat this as my holiday, the food is varied and very enjoyable. The place is set in beautiful grounds providing lovely walks and also there are trips out arranged by the staff, all in all, they warrant full marks.

Reply from Jan Hargrove, Marketing at Middleton Hall Retirement Village

Thanks for letting us know your feedback and we hope to see you again soon.

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Review from Kevin G (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 12 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother-in-law was quite poorly in 2015 and was when feeling better, installed in the independent living section of Middleton Hall having had experience of respite care in March 2015. From the day she moved in it was apparent immediately that she was in a special place. Anytime she needed help it was given freely without the need to ask. All of the staff walked down the same path with her until she sadly died in September. Primarily Middleton Hall is a home filled with people who are very caring without exception. I feel Middleton Hall should be the yardstick by which all care homes are measured. Their standards are unbelievably high.

Reply from Jan Hargrove, Marketing at Middleton Hall Retirement Village

It has been an absolute pleasure to look after your mum-in-law. She was a very special lady, who joined in so many activities and events and contributed much to life here. Thank you for your very thoughtful and considered comments.

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Review from Jane R (Friend of Resident) published on 9 October 2018 Submitted via Website
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I can't rate the staff at Middleton Hall highly enough as they are always smiling, friendly, patient, caring and supportive, all of which made the move of our friend from her own bungalow into a home much easier than expected.

Middleton Hall is set in beautiful grounds which are immaculately kept, as is the Hall itself. The facilities are amazing - spa with swimming pool, bistro (the Orangery), library, hairdresser, vision room where films are regularly shown - and there are plenty of planned activities and outings.

We always enjoyed visiting our friend, having lunch with her in the Orangery or accompanying her to one of the special evening meals.

A big thank you to everyone at Middleton Hall and the Grove.

Reply from Jan Hargrove, Marketing at Middleton Hall Retirement Village

Thank you, your review is much appreciated. You have a been a great support to your friend and helped smooth the process for her.

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Review from Marilyn A (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 31 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent facilities and care.

Very good food and helpful staff.

Reply from Jan Hargrove, Marketing Coordinator at Middleton Hall Retirement Village

Thank you for your time and your lovely review.

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Review from Patricia M (Resident / Service User) published on 24 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff are pleasant and look after you well. Nothing is too much bother. The pool staff are great.

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Review from Brenda U (Resident / Service User) published on 13 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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After 3 weeks in a hospital and 2 not well at home it became obvious I could not go on our family holiday to Cornwall.
At very short notice we asked if I could go into Middleton Hall.
In 2 days I was in.
In the week that followed I was shown great kindness.
I have a shake on my hand and preferred to stay in my room for meals, that was arranged.
The food was excellent, there was a choice the day before, lovely soups and sweets.
The ladies who looked after you were so interesting to talk to and never made you feel uneasy.

I missed the holiday but had another.

Reply from Jan Hargrove, Marketing at Middleton Hall Retirement Village

Thank you so much for giving your personal account of your break here. We very much enjoyed having you and are glad you feel it was a holiday. Drop in any time!

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Review from Joanne H (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff of Middleton Hall could not have been kinder or more supportive to both my mother and me during a very difficult time. The level of care provided was exceptional and they went above and beyond to look after my mum. You can tell all enjoy their work even in difficult circumstances. I would not hesitate to recommend Middleton Hall and wish them every success.

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Review from Leslie B (Respite Resident) published on 18 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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A pleasant 9 day stay. The smiling, happy staff helped in every way to fulfil all my requirements. The chefs and all serving staff gave me every satisfaction to cook me 1st class meals appropriate for my inability to chew. Every request was dealt with speedily to my satisfaction.

The room was excellent, possibly a new mattress would make the bed more comfortable. I would like to have more than one art class a week for my next visit in December.

Reply from Jan Hargrove, Marketing Assistant at Middleton Hall Retirement Village

Thank you for taking the time to give feedback. We look forward to seeing you again in December.

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Review from M R S (Respite Resident) published on 9 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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All services were excellent, staff very pleasant and courteous. There were daily activities to be free to join in and other residents I met were friendly and welcoming.
I would have no hesitation in going to this home again!
Excellent all round, I can't say more!

P.S. I forgot to mention the beautiful gardens surrounding the hall, with plenty of seating to use!

Reply from Jan Hargrove, Marketing Assistant at Middleton Hall Retirement Village

Thank you. Hope to see you again soon!

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Review from S S (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have visited my mother several times and always find Middleton Hall (The Grove) friendly and efficient.

I would recommend to anyone who needed this type of care.

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Review from Janet W (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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The nursing home facility at Middleton Hall is superb. My father has been a resident for 4 months and everyone involved in his care has done their utmost to ensure that he is comfortable and content. His personal care is tailored to take account of his medical conditions and what he told the Middleton Nurse he wanted when he first went to the home - a friendly and customer focused facility. The staff know my father well and now know me (as an occasional visitor). The icing on the cake is that his health has improved week by week.

Reply from Jan Hargrove, Marketing Assistant at Middleton Hall Retirement Village

Thank you for taking the time to respond, with some useful detail. It is wonderful to see the positive benefit to your father's health.

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Review from J W (Resident / Service User) published on 28 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very good.

Reply from Jan Hargrove, Marketing Assistant at Middleton Hall Retirement Village

Thank you for your positive review. It is always useful to gain feedback. We would like to discuss further the food and drink provision so that in future you feel able to rate this aspect as positively as all others.

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Review from P S (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent care and services. I cannot fault this facility. Everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Staff are all highly competent and professional. It is a safe place for anyone to call 'home' whatever their needs.

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Review from Margaret P (Resident / Service User) published on 12 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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This is my second visit for respite care and now I am unable to travel alone, and do not see the point of going to hotels to sit and watch TV all day. I hope to visit yearly, in place of an annual holiday. The hall is immaculate and provides a homely, although luxurious environment.

Nothing seems too much trouble for the cheerful, efficient staff and a first rate chef. The grounds are extensive and all provide suitable walks for those not so active as they once were. I have had a lot to do with care homes, for both family and career reasons. Middleton Hall is by far the best I've come across.

Reply from Jan Hargrove, Marketing Assistant at Middleton Hall Retirement Village

It was a pleasure to have the company of Mrs Pape and we look forward to seeing her on a regular basis.

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Review from D D (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been a resident of the small (8 people) family unit for the past 4 years. Her vascular dementia has progressed so from being mobile and able to communicate when she first lived here, she now does not communicate coherently and is not mobile. In that time the dedicated team of carers have patiently dealt with all these changes, never has she been distressed, she is content and they understand her moods and needs probably better than we do now. All residents are encouraged to join in all activities adapted to their abilities, many of them take part in household tasks as well as physical activities. Their motto is living well with dementia and they certainly do that. The staff in the unit are truly dedicated to their happiness and well-being at all times.

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Review from S S (Resident / Service User) published on 26 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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I came on a much-needed break from being a carer myself I have experienced and observed excellent are and services. A million thanks to the staff and to all who work and live at Middleton Hall.

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Review from Barbara G (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother lived in Knaresborough with my father in a retirement home complex. After my father's death mum had no motivation and lost the will to live, she "couldn't be bothered"! We persuaded her to have a two-week respite stay in Middleton Hall and she settled well. The village is ten minutes from where I live so I see her almost every day but really that is not necessary. She is encouraged to live, keep her mind alert, has excellent food and the staff treat her and me as "family". There will be no difficulty in decided where I will move to.... Middleton Hall.

Reply from Jan Hargrove, Marketing Assistant at Middleton Hall Retirement Village

We are glad that your mother came to Middleton Hall. She is involved in many of our activities and participates greatly to the community here.

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Regulatory Rating

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Date: 10 March 2021
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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 06 July 2026

Please contact us for further information about our policy for admissions and viewings at the current time.

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  • 27 Jul 2026

    More than 100 garden lovers from across the North East came together to support healthcare charities when they visited Middleton Hall Retirement Village’s National Garden Scheme Open Day in July....

  • 24 Jun 2026

    Residents at Middleton Hall Retirement Village enjoyed a wonderful day of celebrations as they came together to mark Trooping the Colour. The festivities got underway at 10:30am, with residents gathering...

  • 28 May 2026

    The team from Middleton Hall Retirement Village was delighted to attend the prestigious North East BusinessIQ Awards 2026, where the organisation was proudly recognised as a finalist in the SME...

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Meet the Team (3)

Colin Inglis
Colin InglisJob Title:Care DirectorJoined: 2021

I was honoured and excited to be join the team at Middleton Hall Retirement Village as their Care Director on March 1st 2021. With this role, comes the opportunity to shape, develop and influence how Middleton Hall’s care services move forward and fully believe in the vision and values that have been established.

One of the exciting things is that this is a completely new role at Middleton Hall and I am planning to use my knowledge and experience to add value to the important services that we provide to our residents and families as well as our care teams.

Having initially qualified as a Registered Nurse, I have spent all my career predominantly in the private healthcare sector working with some local smaller companies, as well as larger national care providers. During this time, I have developed my managerial and leadership skills working in different roles within the sector, from Care Home Manager, Regional Director and Operations Director, before joining Middleton Hall.

As Care Director at Middleton Hall, I am responsible for providing clinical and some operational leadership and with the support of the Co-owner team, am focused on Middleton Hall being established as a provider of high-quality care and wellbeing and developing a motivated and engaged care services team.

In my spare time, I enjoy watching all types of sports, particularly rugby and trying to play a bit of golf.

Debby McGinnes
Debby McGinnesJob Title:Head of Care and Quality - Registered ManagerJoined: 2000

Debby qualified as a nurse in 1984 and spent the early part of her career working for the NHS (older people, accident and emergency and surgical). Debby then moved into the private sector and worked in a private hospital in Grimsby, working on surgical wards and managing occupational health, whilst also working part-time as a tutor at the local college. Training has always remained an important part of her role now.

Throughout her career, Debby always admired older people because of their life stories that make that person unique. A passion she still holds today.

Debby is interested in holistic medicine and qualified in Reiki as well as Indian Head & Swedish Body Massage. Whilst at Middleton Hall, she achieved a first-class honours degree in dementia studies.

She built on this with further dementia training by becoming a Positive Approach to Care (PAC) trainer with Teepa Snow.

Debby enjoys the variety of her role - every day at Middleton Hall Retirement Village is different. Teamwork is essential as everyone has a role to play in making a difference to the lives of older people and supporting them to live their best lives

What makes working at Middleton Hall worthwhile? When you see a special moment between a member of staff and a resident when they really connect.

Sheenagh Young
Sheenagh YoungJob Title:Middleton Oaks Care ManagerJoined: 2010

Sheenagh is responsible for the care and well-being of 16 residents predominately with dementia and a team of 30 Co-owners in Middleton Oaks. Her team are responsible for every aspect of their care; cooking, cleaning, caring for and entertaining all Middleton Oaks residents.

Sheenagh's team ensures that person-centred care is provided, and achieves this due to the relationships they build with their residents. The team in Middleton Oaks don't see themselves as a care facility; they see themselves as home.

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