St John of God Care Services Lindisfarne

Lindisfarne Court, Haughton Village, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2DZ

01325365428

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

8 November 2023

Provider

Saint John of God Hospitaller Services

Beds

13 beds

Rating history

GoodMar 2016
OutstandingApr 2018
GoodDec 2023

Rating dropped from Outstanding to Good in 2023. CQC has rated this home 3 times since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Saint John of God Hospitaller Services, which runs 10 care homes in England: 9 rated Good and 1 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 St John of God Care Services Lindisfarne

St John of God Care Services Lindisfarne is a residential care home in Darlington, supporting people with a learning disability and autistic people. Further details on its facilities and support can be found in the CQC findings below.

Lindisfarne Court is a residential care home providing personal care to 12 people, with capacity for up to 13. The service comprises three purpose-built bungalows and supports people with a learning disability and autistic people. The home aims to ensure residents receive respect, equality, dignity, choices and independence, with good access to local communities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 28 December 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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: 13 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DL1 2DZ

Registered care categories

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: Good.

Rating report published 28 December 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 8 November 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 28 April 2018: Good
Caring: Good
ResponsivePublished 28 April 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read St John of God Care Services Lindisfarne'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 St John of God Care Services Lindisfarne, 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 St John of God Care Services Lindisfarne, 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 St John of God Care Services Lindisfarne'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