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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.
My husband is in a safe place with care. It has put my mind at ease knowing this.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home. 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 exemplary level of care, giving you and your family the peace of mind that you deserve. Best wishes, Rachel
I have found the staff here very kind and very helpful. Also, the staff are friendly and willing to help.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home. We are delighted to hear how happy you are with our home, and the exceptional level of care provided by the staff team on a daily basis, giving you and your family the peace of mind you deserve. I will be sure to pass your kind words on to the rest of the staff team. Best wishes, Rachel
The home has kept to Government guidelines and kept residents safe when there has been an outbreak of Covid.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home. Your feedback is truly invaluable to us and our staff team; I will be sure to pass on your comments. Best wishes.
We couldn't be happier with the care Dad has received over the last three years. All of the team have been fantastic throughout.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home and for your amazing 5-star rating. Your feedback is truly invaluable to us and our staff team, who go over and above the standards to provide person-centred care for all our residents. I will be sure to pass your comments on to the rest of the team. Best wishes.
Aware of Covid restrictions but disappointed in the lack of staff on the floor, which can disorientate my mum. Mum has gained a lot of weight but isn't losing it very quickly, which isn't helping her chronic cellulitis in both legs. She's gone from a size 12/14 to 18/20 in a year.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our service. I can confirm that we have and continue to seek support from residents' GPs and the local Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards team, to ensure that we always act in their best interests. We are so pleased to confirm that staff levels at the home have increased steadily over recent months. Regards.
As a family, we have been very grateful for the excellent care provided for my father. The staff have been friendly, supportive and extremely caring in their duties to make Dad comfortable and happy.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home. Your kind words about our home are highly appreciated and I will be sure to pass this on to the rest of our team. It is a true pleasure to care for your father and we enjoy having him as part of our loving, caring community. Best wishes, Rachel
I have found that the care home is very good. However, agency staff have no continuity with residents and tend to just do the bare minimum in relation to buildup up a rapport with residents. I understand that agency staff are an essential resource for this home but their use should be minimised where possible.
Have always found the staff compassionate and caring to my mother's needs. We are grateful for this companion. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home. Your feedback is truly invaluable to us and our staff team, who go over and above the standards daily, in order to provide an excellent level of care. Best wishes.
There is a very friendly atmosphere in the home, starting with the reception staff who are always welcoming and exceptionally helpful. My mother is happy with the care she receives but finds the food to be of poor value for the money she is paying. The dishes are often not to the liking of elderly people and some of the choices on offer do not constitute a healthy diet. A more worrying concern is that, during the course of this year, several articles have gone missing from her room.
Thank you for leaving a review of Darwin Court, and for your kind comments about the care provided. You will be aware that your concerns are being addressed by the relevant departments. The menu provided at Darwin Court has been developed by a team of highly skilled/experienced chefs and...
Dad has settled well and his care is very good. Each time we come to see Dad he is more settled and relaxed. We are very impressed with his care so far and are confident that he is being looked after well.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home and for your amazing 5-star rating. We are delighted to hear that your dad is happy and settled in his new surroundings, giving you and your family the peace of mind you deserve. Best wishes. Rachel
A well-run home, staff are very friendly and look after the residents with care.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home. We are delighted to hear how satisfied you are with our home and the exceptional level of care our staff team provide daily. Best wishes, Rachel
Always very pleasant and polite.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home. Your feedback is truly invaluable to us and our staff team, who go over and above the standards on a daily basis to provide an excellent level of care. Best wishes, Rachel
My father has suffered considerably and been in large amounts of pain at times in the past. Despite there being a small number of care workers showing empathy and care this is not consistent across all staff members who have been slow to react. We’ve been told that there are staff shortages, consequently, it is patients that suffer.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our service. I am very sorry to learn of your dissatisfaction with the alleged slow response time of some of our care staff at times when your father has been experiencing discomfort. It is regrettable that we have come to learn of your concerns...
Mom's care since she's been on palliative care has been extremely good. The staff are very caring and keep us updated on each visit.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home. We are so pleased to hear that you are happy with the care your mom is receiving at this difficult time, giving you and your family the peace of mind you deserve. Best wishes, Rachel
Good communication. The staff are very helpful.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home and for your amazing 5-star review. Our staff team go above the standards daily to deliver exceptional care whilst creating a warm and welcoming community that our residents live within. I will be sure to pass on your kind words to the rest of the team. Best wishes, Rachel.
As a family, we are very satisfied that our wife/mother is getting the level of care we would expect. The staff are approachable and very helpful when we raise issues.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home. Your kind words about our home are truly invaluable to us, and I will be sure to pass on your positive feedback. Best wishes.
All of the staff have been amazing during the Covid pandemic. My mother has had the very best care.
Thank you for reviewing Darwin Court Care Home. Your kind words about our staff team are truly invaluable to us and we are so pleased to hear how satisfied you are with the exceptional level of care your mother is receiving. Best Wishes, Ryan.
Many thanks to everyone at Darwin Court for looking after my aunt, who has advanced dementia, so well. She is treated with kindness and compassion despite the many challenges caused by her dementia. Very best wishes to you all.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home. It is a true pleasure to have your aunt stay with us here and we are delighted to hear how satisfied you are with our home. Our dedicated, highly trained staff team go above the standards daily to deliver an exceptional level of care...
My husband has been well cared for, his mental necessities always checked and the best help/care provided for him. He is always 'clean' when I visit him, showing that his welfare is very good. All staff are very welcoming. Nothing is too much trouble. If there is a problem, carers, nurses or admin staff will rectify it ASAP.
Thank you for taking the time to review Darwin Court Care Home. We are delighted to hear how satisfied you are with our home. Our highly trained staff team go over and above the standards on a daily basis in order to provide an excellent level of care to all our residents. We are so pleased that...
A super home for my mum to stay for respite.
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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