Hollyhurst

118 Woodland Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9LN

01325252002

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

2 February 2023

Provider

Cygnet (OE) Limited

Beds

22 beds

About Hollyhurst

Hollyhurst is a nursing home in Darlington, providing personal and nursing care for people with a learning disability and autistic people. Full details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This residential care home provides personal and nursing care to 13 people, with capacity for up to 22 residents. Accommodation is split between a two-person bungalow and a large two-storey house containing bedrooms and communal areas. The service supports people with a learning disability and autistic people, prioritising their respect, equality, dignity, choices and independence while promoting good access to local communities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 February 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peopleYounger 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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 22 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DL3 9LN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions.

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: Good.

Rating report published 25 February 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 2 February 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 26 July 2019: Good
CaringPublished 26 July 2019: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Hollyhurst'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 Hollyhurst, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Hollyhurst, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Hollyhurst'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