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54 homes within 10 miles

There are 54 care homes within 10 miles of Darlington Memorial Hospital, nearest first. 44 are rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC; 11 offer nursing care and 22 dementia care. The closest, Ventress Hall Care Home, is 0.2 miles away; 19 are within 2 miles.

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Care homes near Darlington Memorial Hospital (54)

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VerifiedDistance from Darlington Memorial Hospital: 6.9 mi
CQC Requires improvement

54 beds

Maria Mallaband Care Group

Fees on request
View home: Rose Lodge
RedworthVerifiedDistance from Darlington Memorial Hospital: 7.4 mi
CQC Good

68 beds

Bondcare

DementiaResidentialNursing
Fees on request
View home: Redworth
Reuben ManorVerifiedDistance from Darlington Memorial Hospital: 8.4 mi
CQC Good

83 beds

MHA (Methodist Homes)

DementiaResidential
ARCO Approved
Fees on request
View home: Reuben Manor

About Darlington Memorial Hospital

Information for older patients and their families, checked October 2026. Details change, so please confirm with the hospital.

Run by
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, DL3 6HX
Phone
Main reception: 01325 380100 Source
Urgent care
Emergency care is open 24/7 for urgent and emergency medical care. SourceThe urgent treatment centre is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for minor injuries and minor illness. SourceA 24/7 GP-led minor injuries and illness service is also based at the hospital. Source

Leaving hospital: what happens next

  1. Planning starts early. The ward usually starts planning a discharge soon after admission. Ask who is coordinating it and when the patient is expected to be ready to leave.
  2. Ask for a needs assessment. If the patient may need care afterwards, the hospital discharge team works with the council’s social care team to assess what support is needed. The assessment is free.
  3. Short-term support may come first. Many people go home or to a care home with short-term “intermediate care” or reablement, which is free for up to six weeks. Longer-term needs can then be assessed once they have recovered.
  4. Ask about NHS Continuing Healthcare. If the patient’s needs are mainly health needs, ask for an assessment for NHS Continuing Healthcare. If they qualify, the NHS pays the full cost of their care. How it works.
  5. Choosing a care home. A hospital bed usually can’t be kept while you wait for a particular home, so a short or interim stay is common. Use the list above to shortlist homes, and see our guides to hospital discharge, choosing a care home and respite and short stays.

How Darlington Memorial Hospital is doing

A&E figures are for the whole NHS trust, not only this site.

Main A&E: seen within 4 hours
58.8%
September 2026, 12,901 attendances across the trust. England: 60.6%. NHS England

Services for older people at Darlington Memorial Hospital

  • Elderly care serviceElderly care service with specialists in stroke, Parkinson's disease, orthogeriatrics, heart failure, falls and syncope. Source
  • Frailty assessment serviceSpecialist assessment and support for older people living with frailty, led by the geriatrician of the day. Source
  • Discharge loungeCalm, welcoming spaces where patients wait for final discharge arrangements and continue to be cared for by staff. Source
  • Patient advice and liaison service (PALS)Confidential advice, support and information for patients, families and carers. Phone 0800 783 5774. Source

Getting there and visiting

  • Buses and trainsThe hospital is easily accessed by public transport, including buses and trains. Source
  • ParkingPaid car park at the front of the site. Blue Badge holders park free in designated spaces close to the entrance. Source
  • VisitingOpen visiting is in place across the trust's hospitals. Source
  • NHS patient transportNorth East Ambulance Service (NEAS): Darlington patients book transport by telephoning the Transport Information Service on 01642 263 122. Source

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Questions about care homes near Darlington Memorial Hospital

How many care homes are near Darlington Memorial Hospital?

There are 54 care homes within 10 miles of Darlington Memorial Hospital listed on AskBart, 20 of them within 5 miles.

Which nursing homes are closest to Darlington Memorial Hospital?

The nearest homes offering nursing care are Hundens Park Care Home (1.1 miles), The Lawns Care Home (1.2 miles), Willow Green Care Home (1.2 miles).

Is there a dementia care home near Darlington Memorial Hospital?

Yes. 22 homes within 10 miles offer dementia care. The nearest is Ventress Hall Care Home, 0.2 miles away.

Can a patient go straight from Darlington Memorial Hospital to a care home?

Yes. The ward and the hospital discharge team arrange it with the family and, where needed, the council. A short or interim stay is common while a long-term home is found.

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