Bewick House

86 Whinfield Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 3HW

01325486453

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

6 February 2020

Provider

Voyage 1 Limited

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

GoodJan 2015
GoodJul 2017
OutstandingMay 2020

Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2020.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Voyage 1 Limited, which runs 244 care homes in England: 11 rated Outstanding, 207 Good, 22 Requires Improvement and 4 not yet rated.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Bewick House

Bewick House is a residential care home in Darlington providing personal care for people with learning disabilities. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

Bewick House provides personal care to six people with learning disabilities. The service is designed to support residents in living full, meaningful lives with control, choice, and independence. Staff deliver planned and coordinated person-centred support tailored to each individual's needs.

The home operates in line with best practice guidance for supporting people with learning disabilities and autism, ensuring care is appropriate and inclusive for all residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 May 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DL1 3HW

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Outstanding.

Rating report published 6 May 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 6 February 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Outstanding
Caring: Good
Responsive: Outstanding
Well-led: Good

Read Bewick House's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Bewick House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Bewick House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Bewick House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees