
Highly recommend this home to your loved ones.Carol R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Thank you so much to everyone involved in my dad's care. I will be forever grateful.Helen D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are some of the most amazing people I have ever met.Katie B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Highly recommend this home to your loved ones.Carol R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Thank you so much to everyone involved in my dad's care. I will be forever grateful.Helen D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are some of the most amazing people I have ever met.Katie B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Willow Green is a purpose-built care home located in Darlington, close to the town centre. It has undergone some cosmetic refurbishment over the past couple of years and is a bright, modern environment with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Willow Green is surrounded by outside space and has large communal areas for residents to enjoy.
Care Provided by Willow Green
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 63 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
The care home has spacious bedrooms that are fully furnished with en-suite facilities, several have Juliet balconies overlooking the gardens. There are comfortable communal lounges with space to chat to friends or more privately with family. There are easily accessible bathing and shower rooms with specialist equipment and lift access on each floor. Spacious dining rooms with the facilities for families to make their own refreshments and beautifully presented gardens.
The kitchen produces delicious home cooked traditional food and additional menu choices. There is unlimited free Wi-Fi internet access. Specialist equipment can be provided after appropriate assessment. A full laundry service is provided. Other facilities such as hairdressing, chiropody, eye tests and dental care are available (at an additional charge).
Contact Willow Green 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
Group / Owner
- St Martins Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Thomas Horn (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 40+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2005
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (63)
Visiting
- At St Martins Care, they understand how important it is for families to maintain contact with their loved ones and the importance of the sustained and supported involvement of a resident’s families and friends. They also recognise that residents should have full choice over who they wish to see or be visited by. In normal circumstances, there will be no restrictions on visiting hours other than those requested by residents collectively or individually. The only exception may be in the incidence of an infection outbreak, where staff will refer to the Outbreak Management and Isolation Nursing Policy and Procedure. St Martins Care Limited will always have regard for the current national guidance in relation to visiting rights and they are determined to do all they can to ensure families see their loved ones as much as possible.
Parking
- There is ample free on-site parking.
Willow Green Reviews (68)
Willow Green has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.118) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Willow Green has 68 reviews.
Throughout my mother's time at Willow Green Care Home she was treated to the highest standards of care. This sums up my feelings for this care home. From the moment my daughter and I came to see it we knew this was home from home!. Clean as a whistle, staff polite and friendly whatever the time of day and the residents were kept and treated to the best at all times. The standards were off the chart thank you to Willow Green.
Due to management changes that have been experienced over the past months, staff changes and instability caused by these changes the moving of residential care to a new suit has caused great concern for continuity and continuing levels of care provided. There is a now a manager of previous experience at the home recently reinstated who has already created a much more caring homely feeling to the home and all the staff are responding well to the directions and guidance offered giving residents and family peace of mind.
My husband has finally settled after his move to the home in June. Staff provide most of his needs and he has a one to one carer. I find some staff really put themselves out to help you and it's appreciated. He enjoys his meals and snacks.
I find the staff very friendly and helpful. They are very skilled at their job. The home is very clean and comfortable. A home from home. People I have spoken to seem very happy. I have two friends in the home and they are well looked after and treated with dignity.
I live at Willow Green and I have no complaints. I'm very happy here and thank everyone.
Due to my husbands head injury he now needs EMI care, it was a hard decision to make but feel happy that he is in Willow Green. The staff on poppy suite are all kind and caring also very supportive to me, as are all the staff. They recently had a summer fair organised which was a great success. They work hard with residents doing activities every day and encouraging them to join in.
Dear Mary
Many thanks for your positive review of Willow Green and the team. We aim to offer the best care at all times, so its reassuring when we get independent feedback from family members like this.
Best Regards
St Martins Care
Service user briefly used service. Cleanliness and odour could be improved upon entering the home and also service users bedroom. Activities seem to be good. Improvement could be made to staff person-centred care approach.
My grandad used the service for 2 months before we moved him into another care home which was able to meet his needs more adequately.
My Mum moved into Willow Green in September 2011 (only one other resident at same time). The building is modern, very clean and updated when required. Entertainment provided by a dedicated person to cover all resident's tastes. Fundraising for these events are raised in-house. The nursing staff/catering staff/office staff have all changed along with seven managers over this period. Floor staff have long days off and us visitors always crave updates on loved ones.
Thank you for your review, we appreciate your views and comments. We realise there has been a change in management recently, but please feel reassured that we are supporting the home whilst we are recruiting a new manager. If you would like to talk to us regarding Willow Green further, please feel free to contact Head Office on 0191 583 0002.
Very hands on from all staff when Mam needs them. Food could be a lot better.
Thank you for your excellent review. Please be reassured that we are currently finalising a new menu, introducing smooth foods and recruiting a new Chef for Willow Green. We hope you see a fast improvement, please feel free to contact Head Office if you would like any further information.
Willow Green, apart from a very nice title is a very warm, welcoming atmosphere. The staff are first class, especially the nurse who I am pleased to say always puts you at ease. The girls, all of them, and my wife's carer, it goes without saying are truly professional, always ready to serve and understand anything that is suggested is listened to. The whole place is as one would expect to be. PS I thought you had to pass away to get to heaven, obviously not!
Wholeheartedly recommend Willow Green Care home. Professional staff, nothing is too much trouble for them. Excellent care in every way. I thoroughly recommend this home.
We really find Willow Green, very clean, staff very helpful and caring. Nothing is a trouble, they take good care of the residents. I would highly recommend Willow Green to anyone.
I follow the St Martins Facebook page and think that it is such a great thing for your staff to do as it is very informative and helps get the word out on upcoming events for the home. I also recently volunteered at the Easter fair which I felt was a wonderful idea as a way to raise money for the residents and was also a fantastic day out overall due to the great staff at this home!
My mum was admitted to Willow Green for end of life care. From the moment we made our first enquiry to the home the staff have been marvellous. The care and dignity shown to my mum was second to none, they ensured that she was comfortable and content at all times. I cannot praise the clinical lead, nurses and care staff enough. They made a point of seeking us out each time we visited, which was daily, on giving us an update on my mum's condition and what food/drink she had taken, together with medication. Any change in her condition/medication was both highlighted and discussed with us.
Also, from the moment my mum was admitted staff all knew who me and my dad had come to see and also kept a check on my dad, who is 88, when I was not there, making sure he was OK.
Excellent in all aspects, staff, cleanliness, nursing care.
Delighted with the care and support. Friendliness and pleasantness of the whole team in Willow Green.
Thank you all so much for everything that you have done for my great grandma, she would be so grateful for what your staff have done for her in this past year or so and so are we! I couldn't thank you enough all the staff and nurses are so loving and kind and the care home is outstanding, lovely and spotless not a fault to it... if you're looking to put a loved one into Willow Green Nursing Home I would highly recommend their care is the best yet!!
The home and staff are amazing. My mother-in-law is well cared for and we feel very happy that she is in Willow Green Care Home with Nursing.
I found Willow Green to be a lovely home. My daughter and I were greeted by a lovely lady who escorted us to see my mother-in-law as this was our first visit. All the staff that we saw were friendly and courteous. The environment was warm and welcoming. The care manager was lovely who took her time to introduce herself. We both left feeling that my mother-in-law was in a safe place.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 October 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 07 Dec 2023Recipient: St Martins Care Ltd
- 03 Oct 2023Recipient: St Martins Care Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

Tom has worked within various elements of health/social care and adult social care over the past 20 years. He has considerable experience with Learning disabilities within treatment and assessments hospitals, mental health, domiciliary care and elderly care. Prior to this Tom worked within secure units for young offenders. Like many, Tom "fell into the care sector" as a career when he left the military. He was at a crossroads, not knowing what he should do next when he was offered a position within children’s services. From there he hasn't looked back, working in many roles and differing environments. Tom has continually developed new skills for each role and has always been able to bring that "something else", sharing the knowledge that he has developed along his career journey. When asked about his passion for care, Tom Says, "working within care is what I do, I can't imagine myself doing anything else. The friendships and bonds that we build with the individuals we care for are fantastic and the rewards are seeing someone thrive, witnessing someone recover from illness and being able to return home or just sharing a moment and seeing someone smile." Tom has worked for St Martins Care since April 2020, which Tom says has been great. "I’ve found that we all share the same vision which is the provision of outstanding care, this isn’t just a management ethos but the belief of all staff from the ground up. We believe that we do indeed provide excellent care but there is always room for improvement, our goal is to provide care which is perfect person-centred to each individual, care where we have full involvement of that person but care that includes families and friends and the local communities."

Kirsty began her career at North Park residential care home in 2008 and had no care experience prior to that. Her first role was as a Care Assistant within North Park looking after both general residential and dementia residents. She was supported to gain relevant qualifications and soon after was promoted to Senior Care Assistant. In 2019, Kirsty applied for and was promoted to a lead senior role and by 2020 became Deputy Manager. In 2021, Kirsty decided she needed more experience to develop her career and joined Willow Green and St Martins Care as a Senior Care Assistant. Kirsty says “I haven’t looked back since joining St Martins Care, I am now the Deputy Manager of Willow Green and I am very grateful for this opportunity. The entire team are fantastic, this includes care staff all the way to senior management. We are just one big team, we all care deeply about the roles we hold and work in partnership with families, friends and outside professionals to ensure we meet the varied needs of our residents. To nurse someone back to health, re-enable someone with mobility and to help people through some of the most trying times, is a privilege. I am very grateful to St Martins Care for this opportunity and look forward to a bright future.”
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