Darwin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Wissage Road, Lichfield WS13 6SP
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  • Darwin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare, Lichfield
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. Whether residents explore the local area or indulge in the home's facilities, dedicated Activity Co-ordinators ensure a continuous array of stimulating activities. Life at Darwin is characterised by safety, support and a lively atmosphere from the top floor to the bottom.

The spacious and calming bedrooms boast walk-in showers, flat-screen TVs and high-quality furnishings. Residents are encouraged to personalise their bedrooms with personal belongings, adding a touch of home to their private space. Communal areas within the Lichfield care home are vibrant, well-lit and airy, with quiet spots for those seeking a break from social activities. The home also features a dedicated cinema room, café and a hair salon and residents benefit from regular visits from local community groups, spanning various age groups, faiths or interests.

For a glimpse into the vibrant nursing home in Lichfield, visit the dedicated Facebook page, or contact the team or drop by for a tour of the retirement and assisted living facilities.
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Care Provided

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 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1520 – £1520
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1519 – £1520
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1635 – £1635
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1635 – £1635
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1620
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1620
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1735
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1735

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Darwin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Michelle Bywater (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • We take enquiries and referrals from individuals and professionals
  • 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 (138)

9.7

Darwin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.733) out of 10, based on 41 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Darwin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare has 138 reviews.

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Review from J B (Husband of Resident) published on 29 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Darwin Court is a well-run care home and well managed.
The home is always clean and visitors are always made welcome. My wife is now settling in and she is slowing down gradually.
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Review from Marilyn A (Relative of Resident) published on 28 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I say likely to recommend Darwin Court is because I am a resident of Sandwell and so are most of my friends and family.
In my opinion, Darwin Court is an excellent care home.
On my many visits, the staff have always been friendly, polite and very helpful to me. The lady I visit is being cared for
very well and the carers have shown to be genuine in their positive attitude to her well being. There are activities and social functions available and to me, this is a big bonus to the residents as it encourages them to make new friends and overcome the fear of being alone.
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Review from Sheila E (Resident) published on 27 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Room is excellent and the staff are kind and helpful. Food is very good and the variety is excellent. Activities very good with good subjects such as brain training.
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Review from Linda B (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has been in Darwin Court for 2 weeks now. Our first impressions were excellent – the staff were all so friendly, from carers to concierges to office staff and activities team alike. They made my dad feel very welcome and were very keen to get to know him, nothing has been too much trouble.
I had the opportunity to write a life history so carers can talk to him about the family and his interests as well as documenting his likes and dislikes. The food has also been amazing with plenty of choices. I feel very secure in the fact that he is being extremely well looked after and is safe. I know it is early days but I feel certain that he is in the right place for his needs.
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Review from Catherine D (Wife of Resident) published on 8 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff of Darwin Court, Lichfield, arranged an evening for friends and family to spend a sociable time before Christmas with their resident family member. It was presented as if in a restaurant with individual tables and a warm friendly welcome by attentive staff and the chef serving excellent food
and wine to add a final touch, a very good singer provided the entertainment. My family felt they were able to relax and enjoy the occasion, which had not been possible in recent years and it was for us like turning the clock back. We wish to thank all the staff for a very enjoyable occasion and look forward to other similar events.
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Review from M M (Sister of Resident) published on 8 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I very much like the homeliness of Darwin Court Care Home. The kindness of the staff is lovely and they really care about my brother. There is always a feeling of togetherness.
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Review from Judith M (Resident) published on 4 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have enjoyed an excellent week. The staff could not do enough to help and were always fun and positive. It has been a week of fun. Always courteous - nothing was ever a problem.
Thank you to all of you.
Office staff are most kind and considerate.
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Review from Robert S (Regular Volunteer) published on 16 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife and I are Methodist Church Pastoral Visitors for our church and our duties are to visit members who are housebound in care homes. We had the occasion to visit an elderly lady resident at Darwin Court and on entering Darwin, we were amazed and pleasantly surprised at the lovely reception area
and visitors tea room. It was spacious, well lit with natural light, beautiful and tastefully decorated.
In my working life, I travelled throughout Europe and Scandinavia and my wife and I stayed in 5* hotels which rivalled Darwin Court for excellence. The lady we visited loved the home and said it was perfect in every way, offering her all that she needed and again to a high standard. She told us that she was happy and content at Darwin and arranged to stay for a longer period than intended.
The facilities and entertainment programme were planned to entertain and stimulate the residents. Should we ever need residential care, I cannot think of any better establishment than Darwin Court.
Finally, a word about all the staff, they were courteous, always smiling, helpful and a joy to meet and speak with.
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Review from Lorraine T (Wife of Resident) published on 8 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very good and friendly, although at times not enough available to hoist my husband from chair to wheelchair when I want to take him out hence we have to wait for 45 minutes or more before someone is available. Same on return.
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Review from Rosemary C (Wife of Resident) published on 13 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
First impression beautiful building and lots of room for those in wheelchairs and nice surroundings for family visitors. Greeted at the entrance by staff members, settled into very nice clean, spacious room. All information about my husband exchanged, plus conversation about medication and needs that
my husband relied on. Invitations each day to join in and interact in activities. The carers not only did what was needed, they spent time with him and comforted him, reassuring him when I was not about felt comfortable to leave him in their hands, and would not hesitate to recommend Darwin Court as a care home service.
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Review from Angela L (Friend of Resident) published on 6 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I enjoy visiting Darwin Court Care Home. The staff are cheerful and genuinely care for the residents. The residents are always well dressed. They enjoy the social activities and especially the singing. I feel there is always something going on and the residents all look happy.
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Review from Josephine M (Resident) published on 11 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think this is a super place, I really do. The care is very good, unobtrusive but you know it is there. I was so lucky to have a door onto the garden. A lovely respite stay.
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Review from Robert B (Resident) published on 15 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I like my room very much, windows on two sides providing lots of light, large and decorated well, I particularly like the BBQ chicken and we get Vienetta which is my favourite. I really enjoy the music and movement workshop run together with the Garrick Theatre. I enjoy visiting the roof garden which
is remarkably shielded from the wind.
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Review from Clifford C (Resident) published on 15 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think the care home is a secure and relaxing environment. I feel very safe in the home yet free to do as I wish. The management have taken care to select the best possible staff for this type of work. The home provides a good variation of activities and there is a roof garden which I enjoy. There
are excellent catering facilities. All catering staff are fully trained. There is a wide variety of food to choose from.
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Review from Isobel S (Resident) published on 15 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My room is of a beautiful size with a lovely view, I enjoy sitting on my bed watching the sunset. It's tastefully decorated, bright and homely. The two lounges are lovely and decorated beautifully. I enjoy sitting in the larger lounge when my family visit but choose the smaller lounge to sit and read
in as very cosy. The roof garden is beautiful and much enjoyed and I use it often, looking forward to the nicer weather so I can enjoy it even more. I enjoy participating in the activities provided. The fruit bowl in the dining room is a lovely idea so we can help ourselves to fresh fruit. Thank you very much.
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Review from J B (Wife of Resident) published on 10 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are very welcoming and caring to both my husband and family members who visit. I believe my husband receives high quality care that is specific to his needs. They know him well and understand his traits and quirks! We are always kept well informed of his health and any changes or incidents that
occur. Thank you for looking after our most valuable possession.
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Review from Leigh F (Son of Resident) published on 2 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother had been in hospital for eight weeks and was agitated and confused we believe was cause by a water infection. We decided to move her when medially cleared. The friendly help and facilities have really helped her move towards recovery and indeed to back home.
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Review from Ruth H (Wife of Resident) published on 28 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good care generally but personal belongings not looked after and tend to go missing.
Although I know you need to employ agency staff but mostly they have no idea how to look after 1 to 1 residents and often cannot communicate in English, spending time on their mobile phones taking little notice
of the person they should be looking after.
Information from one shift to another not always made known.
The permanent staff are excellent and overall build good relationships with relatives.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.733)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.733) out of 10 for Darwin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 41 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 39 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.733 for Darwin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare is calculated as follows: ( (389 Excellents x 5) + (75 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (5 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 484 Ratings = 4.733
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Darwin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare is based on 39 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 112 registered maximum number of service users is 22.4, which has been reached with 39 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 14 Sep 2019

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Good
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Awards / Recognitions (11)

Meet the Team (2)

Kerry-Ann

Kerry-Ann Derry

Job Title: Home Administrator Joined: 2019

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.

Michelle

Michelle Bywater

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2025

Michelle has been a registered general Nurse for 24 years and worked in care homes for 22 of these. She has a passion to deliver good quality care for all of those who live at Darwin Court.
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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