Darlington Manor
Residential care home in Darlington
Operated by Manor Care Home Group
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Darlington Manor is a 60-bed residential care home in Darlington, North East England, providing care for older people. The home is purpose-built and set within grounds, offering residential accommodation alongside integrated day care facilities for short-term support.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2020. It was marked as Safe, Caring, Responsive and Well-led; the Effective key question was rated Requires Improvement.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 900 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
534 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Darlington council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £800 |
| 2025 | £843 |
What Darlington council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Darlington Manor is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darlington Memorial Hospital, 1.3 miles away. The local GP practice is NEASHAM ROAD SURGERY, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Darlington
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington
The Charity provides extensive portfolio of activities based on Health, Learning and Leisure for the benefit of people 50+
Part of Manor Care Home Group
Darlington Manor is one of 5 homes run by Manor Care Home Group on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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