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Nestled in a serene residential area near Stowe Pool, Darwin Court offers panoramic penthouse options for those seeking assisted living in Lichfield. With dementia, nursing, respite and residential care available on the first, second and third floors, loved ones have the peace of mind that family members receive the best possible support in a breath-taking environment.
The home is in a quiet residential enclave adjacent to the scientifically significant Stowe Pool....
Care Provided by Darwin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 112 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
- 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Darwin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Darwin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare 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
- Avery Healthcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Michelle Bywater(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 64+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2012
- Last Refurbishment: 2015
- Number of floors: 4
Room Information
- Single Rooms (112)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (112)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome anytime, the home have their own cafe with complimentary drinks and snacks
Parking
- There is a small car park on site
Darwin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare Reviews (151)
Darwin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.624) out of 10, based on 40 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Darwin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare has 151 reviews.
Everyone I have met seems to really care about the residents and has that vocational quality within them.
As a family, we are very relieved and happy that my father is safe and happy.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield. We would like to thank you for your kind words regarding the care your father has received since being a part of our loving care community, giving you and your family peace of mind. We understand that moving a loved one...
Perfect home. Warm and friendly staff and lovely food (I have been told by my uncle). Good size rooms and large bathrooms. Lots of outings and activities to go on if desired. Occupants can enjoy a homely experience and feel safe and well-looked after.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield and for your amazing 5-star rating. We would like to thank you for your kind words, your feedback is truly invaluable to us and our staff team who go over and above the standards on a daily basis in order to provide an...
It is early days yet, but so far we are pleased with the care and the staff are very helpful and friendly.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield and for your amazing 5-star rating. We are delighted how satisfied you are with our home and the exceptional level of care provided by our dedicated staff team in order to provide person-centred care for all our residents. Your feedback is truly invaluable to us and our staff team. Best wishes, Rachel.
Mother has now been in Darwin Court Care home for 8 years. The care she has had has been very good, with all the family confident that she is safe and well looked after. Suffering from dementia and not remembering or recognising the family, this is so important for us. We all have faith and trust in this care.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield. We are delighted to hear how satisfied you are with our home and the exceptional level of care that your mother receives from our dedicated staff team. It is a true pleasure to have your mother as part of our loving care community, giving you and your family the peace of mind that you deserve. Best wishes.
Instantly, Mum became part of the Darwin Court 'family'. During her 7 months stay, she was cared for with love, respect, dignity, time and friendship. All team members including management, admin, nurses, cooks, cleaners and more were exceptional in their care. Sadly, our beloved mum passed away in August. My sister and I have received great comfort from the Darwin Court team as their genuine sadness reinforced our affirmation that Darwin Court was the best place for our beloved Mum. We do not have the words to express our eternal thanks.
Thank you for your kind review of Darwin Court. Your mum was a truly amazing lady who added real joy to the Darwin Court family. It was always a delight to be in her company and we are so pleased that you chose Darwin Court to provide the love and care your mum needed. We are so proud of all our...
The staff in my mother's unit are consistently caring, concerned and committed. The building and facilities are smart and well-maintained. When you walk into the reception area, you instantly get positive, happy vibes.
Thank you for reviewing Darwin Court in Lichfield. We are delighted to hear how satisfied you are with our home and the exceptional level of care your mother receives. It is a privilege to have your mother as part of our loving community. Best Wishes.
Lovely rooms and kept really clean. Everything I have asked for has been dealt with. Weekly activities programme so always seems to be something happening if residents want it. Good choice of food and plenty of it. Staff are caring, conscious of maintaining dignity and welcoming to visitors.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield and for your amazing 5-star rating. We are delighted to hear how satisfied you are with our home and the choice of daily activities provided daily by our talented well-being team. We are also pleased that the choice of...
My father seems content in his home and we are pleased with how he is being looked after. It is pleasant surroundings, especially in warm weather where we can take Dad to the rooftop gardens. Nice cafe/socialising area also on the ground floor.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield. We would like to thank you for your kind words regarding the care your father has received since being a member of our loving care community. We are delighted to hear how satisfied you are with our home and that your...
My mother has just completed a three-week period of respite at Darwin Court. In this short time, my mother's health and confidence have improved dramatically. She is eating, sleeping and communicating much better which is due completely to the care she has been given during her stay. I would have no hesitation in my mother moving in permanently Darwin Court if and when the necessity arises.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield and for your amazing 5-star rating. We are delighted to hear that your mother enjoyed her respite stay at our home and it gives us great pleasure to hear that during this time, her health improved dramatically. We are...
My father feels well looked after, and I have complete confidence when leaving him for periods of time.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield and for your amazing 5-star rating. We are delighted to hear how satisfied you are with our home and the exceptional level of care provided by our dedicated staff team in order to provide person-centred care for all our...
Darwin Court is a modern care home with plenty of facilities to keep residents occupied.
The staff were really helpful/attentive and nothing was too much trouble.
Mom will be visiting again when we next go on holiday and will become a full-time resident at some time.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield and for your amazing 5-star rating. We are delighted to hear such positive feedback about our community and the dedication of the staff team, who provide an exceptional level of care whilst creating a fun and safe...
A modern, clean and nicely decorated care home with furniture and ensuite rooms. Easy chairs for resident and their visitors. Aids and detectors have been supplied for our mother to ensure and help with her safety. Staff are caring, approachable and attentive. If there is any cause for concern they will always inform us. During the week daily activities occur which help with motivation and interaction with other residents. The reception area has a lovely lounge and coffee/drinks area for families to have a catch-up. Rooftop garden to enjoy.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield. We are delighted to hear such positive feedback about our home and the dedication of the staff team, who provide an exceptional level of care whilst creating a fun and safe environment for our residents. Our housekeeping...
When mum arrived at Darwin Court Care Home she was frail, tired and feeling very low due to her ill health. She wanted to go home more than anything but her health needs prevented this. So in the start, she found it hard to be there and hid away in her room. But we found really quickly, she got to know the staff who were kind, friendly and so very nurturing. They made her feel at home and ensured they did all those little things that helped her settle into life at Darwin Court Care Home. Her health has improved 100%, she has made friends with the other residents and when we visit it feels like a real community feel which is what mum really needed. In all as a family, we couldn’t be happier and mum is now really settled in what’s only been a couple of months. I look forward to seeing her health improve even more and hearing about all the fun things she has done whilst at Darwin Court Care Home!
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield and for your amazing 5-star rating. We understand that moving a loved one into care can be an overwhelming experience for all parties, and therefore, we offer our full support in ensuring this process is smooth and...
At Darwin Court Care Home, the care is always excellent care despite the frequent challenges of staff absence, let alone the difficulties my father presents. Thank you for all that you're doing it is very much appreciated.
Thank you for reviewing Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield. It is an absolute pleasure to care for your loved one and to have them as part of our loving care community. Our dedicated staff team go above the standards daily to provide exceptional person-centred care. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit. Best Wishes.
The resident was still in bed when we visited at lunchtime. Apparently, he has bed sores so is only dressed every other day! We could not find a nurse to check his dental records following a recent visit from the dentist. This is the second time in a week. Another member of staff confirmed a broken tooth. The family has concerns about the new low beds and crash pads. The resident doesn't know the names of any members of staff and just lays in bed all day, watching TV with little interaction and no one-to-one stimulation.
Thank you for taking the time to review our service. Be assured that both the use of a low bed and crash mats, along with the repositioning regime for your relative, is in response to the completion of a thorough and individualised care plan in which the potential risk to him has been evaluated by...
Mum has been a resident in the home for 4 months since initially needing urgent respite care. She settled in well, feeling safe and looked after during respite and she decided to stay as a permanent resident.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield. We are delighted to hear how your mother's initial respite stay has benefitted and improved her health and it is a pleasure to now have her permanently as part of our loving care community. Best Wishes.
Mum has settled in well to Darwin Court. We were anxious that she may not like it, especially as she has to have a nursing room. The staff have been very good with her and she is able to mix with the guests in the residents' area during the day. She is allowed to have her dog visit which she enjoys, as do the other residents.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield. We are so pleased to hear that your mum is happy and settled living with us as part of our loving care community, giving you and your family peace of mind. We are so pleased that we can now welcome visitors back into our...
Mum has settled in really well and is happy here. Staff and management are always willing to help, kind and thoughtful and nothing is too much trouble. Mum has a lovely room with a garden to look out on with a sunny aspect. The only disappointment was the curtains which we hope will be addressed soon.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield. We are so pleased to hear that your mum is happy and settled living with us as part of our loving care community, giving you and your family peace of mind. Your feedback is duly noted and I am happy that your mum is...
Very warm welcome by the staff on the initial look around and informative visit. The manager also introduced himself. This was a massive difference from other placements and gave a good impression from the start. Genuinely appeared interested in meeting my mom's needs. Prompt assessment arranged. Lovely environment and my mom settled very quickly. The staff are very caring. I dreaded putting my mam in a care home, however, she has flourished since admission one week ago.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home. We understand that moving a loved one into care can be an overwhelming experience for all parties and therefore, we offer our full support in ensuring this process is smooth and stress-free. We are delighted to hear that your mam has...
They are helping him to settle into his new environment and helping us to feel content about getting through a difficult time knowing that the right decisions have been made.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield. We understand that moving a loved one into care can be an overwhelming experience for all parties, and therefore, we offer our full support in ensuring this process is smooth and stress-free. We are delighted to hear how...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 September 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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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News (6) & Events (1)
- 20 Mar 2025
Avery Healthcare is proud to announce that three of its care homes have been included in the prestigious 2025 edition of Knight Frank’s Luxury Care Home Guide, which highlights the...
- 20 Mar 2025
Avery Healthcare is proud to announce that three of its care homes have been included in the prestigious 2025 edition of Knight Frank’s Luxury Care Home Guide, which highlights the...
- 11 Feb 2025
On Sunday, 5th January, a flock of our homes joined together to celebrate National Bird Day, raising awareness about the vital role birds play in our ecosystem. Many residents took...
- 31 Jul 2026Organiser: Darwin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare
Awards / Recognitions (12)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Avery Healthcare Group
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Avery Healthcare Group
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Avery Healthcare Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Darwin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare.
Meet the Team (2)

I joined the Avery Healthcare Family in 2019 having spent my whole working life in the care sector, from a retirement village to care homes.
Before joining Avery, I was an Administrator Assistant for another care provider.
After leaving school I went to college to complete my Level 2 and Level 3 in Health and Social care.
I would consider myself as kind, caring, hard worker and empathetic. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family, read and go for walks.
I am very proud to be part of the Darwin court family.

As Michelle says 'I believe a care home should be warm, welcoming and fun, not just for the residents but for the staff and visitors alike'.
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