Oak Lodge

Stockton Street, Haughton-le-Skerne, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2RY

01325381135

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

7 March 2023

Provider

Care Homes UK Ltd

Beds

28 beds

About Oak Lodge

Oak Lodge is a residential care home in Darlington, providing personal care to older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia or mental health needs. Full details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Oak Lodge provides personal care for up to 28 people in a single adapted building, supporting those with dementia, mental health needs, older people, and younger adults. At inspection, 16 people were using the service. Care plans and risk assessments were person-centred and reflective of current needs, with medicines stored safely and managed well.

The environment had improved significantly with ongoing improvements in progress. Quality audits identified areas for enhancement and ensured people remained safe and involved in their care.

Staff were adequately resourced and recruited safely, receiving induction to develop necessary skills. The team reported feeling well supported and delivering person-centred care, with inspectors observing staff working collaboratively in a professional, warm, and welcoming environment. People were supported to have maximum choice and control in their lives, with staff using the least restrictive approaches in their best interests, supported by the service's policies and systems.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 March 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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 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: 28 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DL1 2RY

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 16 March 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 7 March 2023.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 10 February 2021: Good
ResponsivePublished 10 February 2021: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Oak Lodge'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 Oak Lodge, 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 Oak Lodge, 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 Oak Lodge'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