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The home has a caring team of nurses and care workers willing to give residents the choice and respect they deserve.
Residents are included in the decision-making process whether it involves how they decorate their bedroom or what activities take place in the home.
Care Provided by Rydal Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Rydal Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Rydal 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)
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
- Minster Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Natalie Young (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
Rydal Care Home Reviews (41)
Rydal Care Home has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.099) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Rydal Care Home has 41 reviews.
I thought Mum would hate being in a home. How wrong I was. She really appreciated being looked after so well. Staff were all exceptionally caring - which is the most important thing. Mum always appreciated how well she was treated. Mum (Dorothy) was a resident for over a year until her peaceful death in January 2026.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a heartfelt review.
It truly means a great deal to us to hear that your initial worries were eased and that Dorothy settled so well into life at Rydal. Supporting residents and their families through what can be a very difficult transition is...
My Mum's partner has been a permanent resident since Nov 2025. He is very happy at Rydal. The staff are very kind and caring. He really likes the food that is provided, and his room is clean, warm and comfortable.
Thank you for your kind words.
We take great pride in caring for our residents. and offering them a homely environment
Any problems were dealt with efficiently in good time. Most of the staff we found very helpful and time taken to explain care needs and progress.
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We are glad you are satisfied with the high-quality care we provide. We always take your feedback and concerns seriously and act on them immediately.
As a veteran with no prior knowledge of the medical profession, during my 80 years I was mildly impressed by the Rydal Care Home, nothing was too much trouble for the team within the unity and the entire regime was one of friendship, kindness, consideration and exceptional care at a time when I was not fully aware due to medication of just how good Rydal Care home is.
We are truly honoured by your kind words, particularly given your life experience and service as a veteran. To know that, even during a time when medication affected your awareness, you still felt the atmosphere of...
A Truly Wonderful Home - Thank You, Rydal Care Home!
My mum recently moved into Rydal Care Home, and I can honestly say that the care, kindness, and professionalism she has received have far exceeded our expectations.
From the very beginning, she was welcomed with open arms-not just as a resident, but as part of a caring family. The transition was handled with such warmth and understanding, and the staff made every effort to ensure she settled in comfortably and with dignity.
Her room is absolutely beautiful-it has been thoughtfully decorated to her personal taste, making it feel like home rather than a facility. It's clear the team takes great care in creating a comfortable, personalised space for each resident.
The staff are exceptional-they are kind, compassionate, and incredibly responsive. Nothing is ever too much trouble. Whether it's a warm smile in the morning or gentle reassurance in the evening, they treat my mum with the respect and affection she truly deserves. She regu
Thank you for your kind words, we truly pride ourselves on delivering kind caring professional and person centered care. It is a pleasure that you have entrusted us with looking after your mum.
My dad was a resident at Rydal Care Home, and I will be forever grateful for the exceptional care he received. From the very beginning, the management and staff welcomed him - and us - with open arms. They treated my dad with such love, respect and personal attention, and they always made us feel included, listened to and supported. Their compassion and dedication shone through, even during some incredibly difficult moments. They went above and beyond, doing thoughtful things just for him, and always tried to bring comfort and dignity into his day. They really got to know who he was and responded to his needs with genuine humanity. I know they carried their concern for him home with them - they worried about him, lost sleep over him, and kept caring even when no one was watching. Every staff member was warm, attentive, and accommodating. I can't thank them enough or recommend them more highly. They are a truly special team, who we will always remember with love and gratitude. xx
Thank you for your words, it really has brought us so much happiness, looking after your dad has been an absolute privilege to care for him and getting to know your lovely family.
I visit my friend in this care home and the staff and especially the amazing activity coordinators go the extra mile to get to know her , to care for her and yesterday took her out on the train at 102 years old !! Just brilliant and she loved it ! She's content , secure and happy and that's what matters
Thank you very much for your kind words, looking after your loved one is a pleasure, and were so happy to be able to make these things happen. kind regards
My mother has been a resident in Rydal care home since May 2023. She is extremely happy living there. The care staff are very attentive to her needs. They have been very supportive to both mental & health needs. The emphasis is on giving quality of life in your later years. Many activities are undertaken within the care home itself. But the activities team take residents to the pub regularly for pub lunch. Fish n chips are brought in in a Friday. Yesterday my mother was treated to a trip to out by train with another resident & two carers. She is absolutely buzzing today. What a treat. Thanks guys. You are amazing.
thank you for your kind words, we do try to go the extra mile for all our residents and their families.
My dad was placed in Rydal following a double hip replacement, for 6 weeks rehabilitation. The lack of care was shocking. On one occasion he badly cut his arm on a cable tie which was left on the bedframe they put on for him (he was on blood thinners). I believe the sheer lack of care he received resulted in his gradual decline. He was given physio and following this he had terrible pain in his abdomen. He lost his appetite completely and nothing was done about it. He had to be rushed into hospital with pneumonia. My dad very sadly lost his life to a perforation to the bowel.
I was a resident in Rydal Care Home for 5 days recently. I found the home to be clean & tidy but most of all and the most important thing was how welcoming caring & considerate the staff were. Nothing was too much trouble they just wanted to feel comfortable...They are a star team..
Thank you for your lovely words, it was a pleasure to have you in our home.
My Dad was admitted to Rydal for 6 weeks of rehab stay on a Saturday. To be honest, the first 2 days were not good, a lot of issues that we were unhappy about. I spoke with the Manager at the start of the week & told her of all of the issues. She was very sorry about Dad's experience so far and promised to put things right & asked us/Dad to give them a second chance. She kept me informed at all times & I am happy to say that since then (bar a couple of meals that weren't suitable for him but were soon rectified) everything has been really good. The staff are amazing, very caring, considerate, friendly, and respectful - even one of the chefs came to see Dad about his dietary requirements. The room was kept clean and tidy and the food was lovely. The Physios and OH were fab & together Dad's progress was enough to get him back home, which we didn't think would happen. We are happy that Dad did stay & would recommend Rydal Care Home. Many thanks to all.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I hope Dad has settled well back at home. It was a pleasure to have him with us and work with you as a family, too.
My husband was sent to Rydal for rehab and I can honestly say the care he was given was great. He was well looked after, kept clean and tidy and nothing was a bother for the staff who was always kind and friendly. He had good physio and went from not being able to walk to walking with a walking frame. The food was lovely good wholesome cooked food. Overall, he enjoyed his stay and would recommend the care home.
Thank you for your lovely words - it was a privilege to see him improve and we hope he continues to do so. I will pass your lovely word on to the staff.
My mother was admitted to Rydal for end-of-life care following a diagnosis of terminal cancer. She was cared for well, the staff were kind, caring and had great attention to detail. One nurse in particular was a wonderful nurse who went above and beyond.
Thank you for your kind words. We strive to deliver good care to all our residents and their families.
I would really like to outline my experience and gratefulness for the staff at this care home.
In particular I would like to highlight the manager, I cannot express how much she went above and beyond to settle my anxieties and express her knowledge in this topic area to reassure me about the care and attention to detail that my grandmother would receive during her stay. After the duration of the stay I am pleased to confirm that my grandmother did receive everything promised and felt comfortable and calm throughout the duration, something the family were worried she may not do from previous experiences. Can I please outline my praise, appreciation and thanks to the manager, someone with a clear passion to care for others, in addition to her team.
Thank you very much, we are extremely passionate about care delivery and making a positive impact on our residents and their family's lives.
I found all staff and management so kind, helpful and patient. I found they supported my dad and my family so well throughout his stay at Rydal.
Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure to look after your father at Rydal.
The cleaners and laundry staff visibly seen every day also did a good job.
Thank you very much for your review, we take great pride in the care that we deliver. It was a privilege to look after your husband. Kind Regards.
Would like to give special mention to the nurse on floor one, so easy to approach if I had any questions. Also the manager was very supportive.
Thank you for your kind words, It was an absolute privilege to look after your husband. I will pass on your kind words to the staff.
Pleasantly surprised with this care home. My wife was sent from our local NHS hospital for respite and physiotherapy to get back to walking after a nasty fall at home. The home was warm, clean and very welcoming - there were no unpleasant smells and the en suite room very clean and smartly furnished and decorated. All the staff have been wonderful and extremely helpful. I would recommend this care home to anyone.
Thank you for your wonderful words. I will pass on your words to the staff. I hope she is doing well.
It took a while for Mum to settle in but the staff were very friendly and patient with her. The reason for my review is just to highlight the times when we felt the staff were overstretched. During these times the activities were missed and the wait for the bathroom was at times longer than we would have liked for other residents too. Phones can go unanswered for periods of time the focus being quite rightly on the resident's care but frustrating all the same. I have only admiration for the staff as it is obviously a demanding job and they do it with good humour and genuine affection for the people in their care.
Thank you for your review, the staff are exceptionally caring and patient, we have a wonderful staff team that I am proud of. It is an extremely demanding job, but please be assured we carry out dependencies on a weekly basis to ensure our staffing is adequate and safe, it has been a pleasure caring for your aunt. We do apologise about the phones.
I was sent to Rydal Care Home to recuperate from an operation at the hospital to mend a right broken femur. This was after one week spent in a different hospital. Because of visiting difficulties there for my husband (83 years old). Rydal Care Home kindly offered me a bed and the excellent physiotherapy treatment there helped me to go home after about ten days. My dairy free diet caused some difficulty with meals but the excellent cook used his imagination andall was well. My thanks to the pleasant, very good staff.
Thank you for you review of Rydal Care Home, it was a privilege to be able to take care of you and get you back on your feet.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 June 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- 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.
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Meet the Team (1)

Hi,
I am the home manager of Rydal care home.
Care is my passion, and making a difference to people brings me a lot of joy and satisfaction.
I’m also passionate about creating a lovely friendly welcoming home environment for families as well as families.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rydal Care Home
What types of Care is Rydal Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Rydal Care Home have?
There are 60 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Rydal Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Rydal Care Home to the centre of Darlington?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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