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Ventress Hall

22/28 Trinity Road, Darlington, Durham DL3 7AZ
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Ventress Hall was clean,tidy and well maintained. I would highly recommend this care homeJulie C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Ventress Hall, Darlington
Ventress Hall, Darlington
Ventress Hall, Darlington

The team at Ventress Hall offers nursing, residential and dementia care, as well as respite care, designed to ensure that life is engaging and fulfilling for residents.

Each bedrooms at Ventress Hall is unique; from high ceilings to direct access to the home's courtyards, each offers a point of interest for residents to enjoy. Bedrooms also feature a 24-hour nurse call system, and most have en-suite facilities. For couples wishing to...  

Care Provided by Ventress Hall

Primary Care Categories

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

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 106 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke

Facilities

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,050From £1,881
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,145From £1,288
Nursing CareFrom £1,315From £1,479
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.

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
• 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.

Contact Ventress Hall 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

Person in charge

  • Diane Encinias (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2010

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (106)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (84)

Ventress Hall Reviews (91)

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Ventress Hall has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.969) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ventress Hall has 91 reviews.

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Review from B L (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 18 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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My grandad was recently in Ventress Hall, and all care staff were exceptional in their care for him right through to his end of life. Grandad enjoyed his time there and established good relationships with their carers who helped him through his time there.

Reply from Reviews Team, Reviews Team at Ventress Hall

Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Ventress Hall 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.

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Review from Jill C (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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My mum has really settled into Ventress Hall. She loves her room and has all her personal belongings and things from 'home' all around her.
Her room is always spotless and lovely and warm.
The staff are lovely and really seem to care for my mum. Not just the nursing staff but reception, cleaners, deputies and managers too.

I feel at ease that my mum is being properly looked after by staff that really do care.

Reply from Reviews Team, Reviews Team at Ventress Hall

Hi Jill, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Ventress Hall 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.

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Review from Jane D (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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We are very happy with the care and service my mother is receiving at Ventress Hall, Darlington. We love all the activities that are provided, even the hairdressing and painting my mother’s nails!

Everybody is very friendly and takes the time to tell me about what my mother has been up to, the staff are kind, approachable and cheerful.

Reply from Martha Piper, Martha Piper at Ventress Hall

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.

At Ventress Hall 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. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Many thanks from the Care UK team

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Review from Marjie H (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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Mum recently went into Ventress Hall for respite care and I cannot praise and thank the staff enough for their kindness and support. She’s been made to feel it is home from home and she thinks the staff are wonderful and the food is lovely.
Mum recently celebrated her 102nd birthday and was made to feel like a queen for the day. The lounge area was beautifully decorated with banners and balloons and the kitchen staff provided a surprise buffet tea party for family and friends.
I’m impressed at the various activities that have taken place, quizzes, pumpkin making, bonfire night games, Holy communion services, pantomime etc. and plenty more is planned leading up to Christmas. Mum loves to socialise and has been encouraged to take part in all activities including playing the piano; she has always loved entertaining others.

I visit my mum every day and I’ve always been made to feel welcome and listened to, I definitely wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ventress Hall to anyone.

Reply from Martha Piper, Martha Piper at Ventress Hall
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
At Ventress Hall 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. 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 Julie N (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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My mam has been in nursing care for a month.
I'm happy with Mam's overall care.
Helpful and friendly staff.
Lovely meals, food whenever Mam's hungry.
Nothing too much trouble for the staff.
Mam's settled in well and got to know the staff.

Receptionists, cleaners, carers and nurses are great at their jobs.

Reply from Martha Piper, Martha Piper at Ventress Hall
Hi Julie, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
At Ventress Hall 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. 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 Ann S (Niece of Resident) published on 3 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My auntie is in this home although we have tried to have her moved whilst she was a ward of court. We now feel that this would be impossible as she has dementia. She is deaf and despite the fact that I have asked for a hearing review at the local hospital for her hearing aids to be replaced - this has not happened so she continues not to have any hearing aids. They tell me she is happy there and think she is but who knows with dementia?

Reply from Samantha Debenham, Reviews Team at Ventress Hall

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback on your and your aunt’s experience at Ventress Hall. Our dedicated care and lifestyle teams work hard to ensure residents living with dementia lead meaningful lifestyles and are provided with the best of care, including your aunt. Whilst we are...  

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Review from Tracey B (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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Mum has been in Ventress Hall for almost a year now and she loves it. She moved in with her cat and they're both very happy. Mum has a room that opens onto one of the courtyards, and the staff have been working hard with the residents to build, paint, and plant up some gorgeous planters to make the area really pretty. Mum chooses to spend time in her own room quite often, but the team work really hard to provide loads of different activities for the residents. The only negative is that as it is such a beautiful old building, the mobile signal is a bit hit-and-miss.

Reply from Samantha Debenham, Reviews Team at Ventress Hall

We are delighted to hear that your mother is enjoying her room with her beloved pet. At Ventress Hall, we work hard to ensure residents feel settled, with all the creature comforts of home, to make their transition into the home as smooth as possible. It’s also lovely to hear that our dedicated...  

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Review from J O (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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Staff are very caring, even though more staff would be great.
The refurbishment is looking good.
I'm kept informed of how my mum is doing regularly.

Overall, I'm happy with the care Mum is getting, very aware of how frail she is now.

Reply from Samantha Debenham, Reviews Team at Ventress Hall

We are so glad to hear that your and your mother’s experience of Ventress Hall is a positive one. The team work hard to provide the highest standards of care, and we recognise the importance of involving loved ones in these care plans through consistent communication. We are also pleased to hear...  

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Review from J L (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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My father settled well into Ventress Hall recognising some of his own declining capabilities which had crept up alongside his very old age. Initially, he thought the residential care was like being in a hotel, but now he calls it home.

Staff in all areas have been both friendly and supportive when responding to his various needs.

Reply from Holly Cole, Reviews Team at Ventress Hall
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Ventress Hall 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.
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 L (Husband of Resident) published on 20 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Looking forward to joining in more games with the new activity team and maybe occasional outing days.

Reply from Martha Piper, Reviews Team at Ventress Hall
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
At Ventress Hall 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. 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 Anne W (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent home. Would highly recommend. Nothing is too much trouble.

Reply from Martha Piper, Reviews Team at Ventress Hall
Hi Anne, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
At Ventress Hall 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.

Many thanks, the Care UK team.

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Review from Jan L (Son of Resident) published on 8 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Lovely room, light and airy.
Food - so, so - sometimes ok.

Nursing staff are very good. Care staff are ok but on occasions, care staff are less than satisfactory.

Reply from Samantha Debenham, Reviews Team at Ventress Hall

We are delighted to hear that you are pleased with your loved one’s room and the experience you’ve received from our team of dedicated nurses. At Ventress Hall, each member of the team is passionate about providing quality care, including carers. Our catering team ensure a variety of meal choices...  

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Review from Carol I (Niece of Resident) published on 3 May 2023 Submitted via Website
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Ventress Hall is a wonderful, caring nursing home.
My uncle was admitted to the nursing home wing for palliative care on 10 March 2023. In his time in the home, his care by both registered nurses and the wider team was outstanding. I could not fault any part of his care plan. Sadly, he passed away but the team ensured that he was pain-free and able to contact me so that I could pass on my final wishes of love.
The team were incredibly respectful and understanding of his needs.
Highly recommend this home.

Thank you all so much for his care.

Reply from Martha Piper, Reviews Team at Ventress Hall
Hi Carol, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
At Ventress Hall 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.

Many thanks, the Care UK team.

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Review from Margaret C (Sister of Resident) published on 1 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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My brother's family would like to thank all who cared and provided a loving home for him throughout his stay with you. His particular carers were exceptional. It was only with their help, support and loving care that made the situation tolerable. True devotion to duty was shown and to be admired. Truly great ambassadors for your organisation.

It must also be noted that the family were very pleased with all the staff involved with the caring of

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Review from Christine S (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 September 2022 Submitted via Website
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My mother was cared for in the nursing part of the home for the last few weeks of her life. The care she received from the nursing staff, two in particular, was excellent. All members of staff we encountered were friendly, approachable and caring. It was a stressful time for us as a family and knowing that our mother was being looked after so well was a great comfort and help. Thank you, to everyone at Ventress Hall.

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Review from John C (Nephew of Resident) published on 20 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My uncle is being well looked after by the most friendly and caring staff from the reception and actual caring.

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Review from A C (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Lovely staff. All very friendly. Excellent food, good facilities. Highly recommend Ventress Hall.

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Review from Caroline M (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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My 88-year-old mother recently spent over five weeks in Ventress for rehabilitation. Throughout her time in the home, she received exceptional care from all the staff. The staff could not have done anything more for my mum, they were very attentive, kind, professional and cheerful, they used her name, cheered her up and attended to all her needs promptly. The staff demonstrated infinite patience and went the extra mile to make mum's stay as comfortable as possible. The attention to detail was first class and the staff were dedicated to organising my mum's complex medication needs with 100% accuracy, as a sufferer of Parkinson's her medical requirements are very frequent and time important, the staff provided mum's medicines on time for all her ailments. The meals mum received were varied, good quality, and age-appropriate, mum also enjoyed the mid-afternoon snacks, all food and beverages offered were fresh and well presented. The room in Ventress was great. A huge thank you to all staff.

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Review from Andrea G (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 6 October 2021 Submitted via Website
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My mother-in-law has been in Ventress Hall since December 2020 and they have absolutely gone out of their way to make her welcome, comfortable and happy despite everything that’s gone on with the pandemic. Throughout the lockdowns, we were encouraged to have pod visits and now we are able to go in to the home we are always met with friendly staff even if they are short staffed and worn out. My mother-in-law sings their praises every day and wouldn’t have a bad word said against any of the staff. They are all amazing and I don’t think they get enough praise.

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Review from Lesley B (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 September 2021 Submitted via Website
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My dad was admitted to the nursing floor at Ventress Hall for end of life care. His room was small with tired-looking furniture, the window only opened a few inches due to safety reasons, making the room stuffy due to direct sunlight. On Dad's first day his dressing gown went missing and was never found, it was a new dressing gown.
My dad wasn't happy here, he suffered with end stage COPD and was told by one of the health care workers that he should put his hand over his mouth when he coughed! My dad couldn't even move out of bed due to being so ill, this comment was inappropriate.
The receptionist was inconsiderate when we visited, she said we couldn't go in as we weren't booked in, even though we didn't need to book in for visits. My only positive comment is that the nurse caring for Dad was absolutely brilliant. He took the time to explain Dad's condition and gave advice regarding this.

We moved Dad to another care home, he was absolutely delighted!

Reply from Samantha Debenham, Personal Assistant at Ventress Hall

Thank you for taking time to review Ventress Hall. We are delighted to hear such positive feedback about the nurse who cared for your dad. The issues mentioned in your review are concerning. If they could have been raised with our home manager at the time, we would have resolved them. As you can...  

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 04 February 2023
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Diane Encinias
Diane EnciniasJob Title:Home Manager

I joined Ventress Hall back in the 1990s, progressing from a carer to a senior and then to become the deputy manager. I became Home Manager in November 2019.

All of my experience enables me to challenge our practices, improve what we do and strengthen our relationships with the local CCG and healthcare team – all for the benefit of our residents.

I love seeing the residents happy, and I enjoy seeing the positive impact of the work we do. We often have residents join us for short term respite care as they convalesce after an illness or operation. It’s wonderful to see them recover and return home.

I’ve worked with many of the team here for many years. I have a profound respect for them and recognise each of their contributions. It’s safe to say that this home has a special place in my heart and I’m looking forward to developing Ventress Hall even further so we can deliver even greater outcomes for residents and their families.

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