Middleton Hall Retirement Village

Middleton Hall Limited, Middleton St George, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 1HA

01325332207

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

4 February 2021

Provider

Middleton Hall Limited

Beds

90 beds

About Middleton Hall Retirement Village

Middleton Hall Retirement Village is a residential care home in Darlington, offering personal care for older people, including those living with dementia. Further details on the CQC's findings for this service are set out below.

Middleton Hall Retirement Village provides personal and nursing care to 66 older people and those living with dementia, with capacity for up to 90 residents. The service offers a range of accommodation options within its substantial grounds, including bungalows and apartments for independent residents who can access on-site facilities. Care is delivered across four distinct areas, each with its own facilities, with Middleton Court specialising in nursing care.

The home is designed to support people with varying levels of independence and care needs, allowing residents to maintain autonomy while receiving professional support when required. Staff are available to assist those requiring personal and nursing care across the different residential sections.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 March 2021

Specialist Care

Older people

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 90 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DL2 1HA

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

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 10 March 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 4 February 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 13 November 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 13 November 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Middleton Hall Retirement Village'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 Middleton Hall Retirement Village, 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 Middleton Hall Retirement Village, 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 Middleton Hall Retirement Village'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