- UK Care Homes Search
- Care Homes in England
- Care Homes in West Midlands
- Care Homes in Staffordshire
- Care Homes in Lichfield Area
- Care Homes in Lichfield
- Darwin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare







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.
Darwin Court has been exceptional in providing a secure haven where our parents' needs have been met.
We had the unusual circumstance of both parents as residents and this enabled Mum to be with Dad for his last days. They are very good at keeping relatives informed of the slightest development. They very kindly let me stay in a room equal to any hotel for Dad's last eight days, also looking after my needs and running upstairs to get me when Dads condition was deteriorating even further at his end of life, not forgetting my Mum's needs who was with me at this critical time. While staying at the home it was obvious the staff have a very good therapeutic relationship with the residents and do go the extra mile in their care and support. The home works very closely with the relatives in providing care for the residents, and my sisters and I where asked to provide input into the care plans, and very much appreciated the staff's advice and support for Dad's end of life care.
Nice looking home with good facilities but even with these advantages, the home is unable to provide high levels of care due to poor staffing levels. Roof garden, much advertised, is rarely used by anyone other than residents, nowhere for more severe elderly residents to exercise.
Thank you for your review. I am sorry this has been your experience. I can assure you that our staffing levels are above the national average and we will continue to maintain and review our staffing levels as needed. Our roof garden is very much enjoyed by our residents and offers our residents a...
Dad has the opportunity and freedom of using all the facilities within the home, not just those on the unit where he lives.
He certainly enjoyed his stay which covered Christmas day, where he enjoyed a meal, wine and great company of other residents.
He sadly passed away but it was a great comfort to us and him that in those last days he received the best care in wonderful surroundings with his family around him. The staff at Darwin Court are a real credit to the home.
My grandad looked the most comfortable he had looked in a long time after being in and out of hospital. They catered to all his needs promptly and listened to his wishes without question (my grandad was partially blind and therefore needed tablets put on a coloured plate and water in a coloured cup). They encouraged him to attend events at the home when he was well enough too and sat and had a chat with him when he couldn’t sleep late at night/early morning.
Special mention should be made of the staff who cared for mum in such a loving way. She came to regard them as family. Mum was very well cared for, had lots of company and was loved by all. We shall miss our almost daily visits to Darwin Court. Many, many thanks.
The staff at Darwin Court in Lichfield are exceptional. My mum was a resident for about 20 months until her death in January. The care offered to mum was responsive and compassionate. The reception staff and activities staff were also exemplary. I cannot recommend this service highly enough.
My mother has had 2 separate stays - one for a one week period and she is now a full-time resident. Every aspect of the facility/staff is excellent. Mum is really happy and feels totally safe and well looked after.
The staff are kind and as considerate as you could wish for - nothing is too much trouble; the rooms are warm and clean and the food ample and good.
I would like to thank the nurses, carers and management on the care they provided to my Father in the last two weeks of his life. Such a professional team. Keep up the good work.
My mum has been in Darwin for a number of years now. Overall the communication has been good but particularly recently as her mental health has been deteriorating. As with all homes, not all is perfect but any issues we have raised have been dealt with efficiently and respectfully. We are as confident as we can be that our mum is being cared for.
Well run, lovely staff. I would recommend Darwin Court.
His care is excellent and everyone is so friendly.
It makes you feel at ease to go home knowing he is being well looked after.
The home is always clean and visitors are always made welcome. My wife is now settling in and she is slowing down gradually.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thank you to all of you.
Office staff are most kind and considerate.
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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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'.
Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of carehome.co.uk. Please contact Darwin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Darwin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare has an Enhanced Service -more info.