Darlington Manor

70 Falmer Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4AZ

01325361166

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

19 November 2020

Provider

Manor Care Home Group

Beds

60 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 18 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 14 are the same and 4 are lower.

14 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodFeb 2015
GoodMay 2017
Requires ImprovementDec 2019
GoodNov 2020

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2020. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Manor Care Home Group, which runs 4 care homes in England: 3 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in the North East: £897 a week for residential care and £1,164 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Darlington Manor

Darlington Manor is a 60-bed residential care home located on Falmer Road in Darlington, County Durham. It is operated by Manor Care Home Group and provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia. The home received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in November 2020.

As a medium-sized facility in the town centre area, it offers residential care tailored to support people with varying care needs and cognitive conditions. The home's focus on dementia care alongside general residential support means it accommodates individuals at different life stages requiring specialist attention.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Darlington Manor, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Darlington Manor, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Darlington Manor'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