Avery Healthcare
Darwin Court Care Home
Nursing home in Lichfield, Staffordshire
Operated by Avery Healthcare
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Darwin Court Care Home is a residential and nursing care home operated by Avery Healthcare in Lichfield, Staffordshire. The home has 112 registered beds and provides residential care, nursing care, dementia care, and respite provision. It is located in a quiet residential area of the cathedral city.
The home is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission. The key-question grades are: Safe — Requires Improvement; Effective — Good; Caring — Good; Responsive — Good; and Well-led — Good.
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What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 800 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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
238 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,000 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Staffordshire usually pays £941 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £59 a week.
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 Staffordshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £898 |
| 2025 | — | £941 |
| 2026 | £1,000 | — |
What Staffordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Darwin Court Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Good Hope Hospital, 8.2 miles away. The local GP practice is THE WESTGATE PRACTICE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Lichfield
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Burntwood Be A Friend
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Dementia Caring
The charity provides support to families living with dementia in the Tamworth and Lichfield areas
Carers Advice & Resource Establishment, Sandwell (Cares)
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Rugeley District Stroke Club
Craft activities, speakers, outings to places of interest, exercise, quizzes, entertainment.Provides support and information to those affected by Stroke.Meets weekly in Rugeley
Walsall Community Transport Limited
Our objectives are for the advancement of education and relief of poverty, sickness, old age and distress through the provision of transport, advice and assistance. Our main purpose is social care…
Landywood and District Voluntary Help Centre
Community transport scheme - taking people to doctors, hospital, shopping & social clubs. Luncheon clubs for local socially isolated. Special needs club. Drop in coffee shop.
Frequently asked questions
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How much does care at Darwin Court cost?
For a more accurate estimate, it's recommended to contact the home directly at 01543 396764 to discuss your individual requirements.
Part of Avery Healthcare
Darwin Court Care Home is one of 98 homes run by Avery Healthcare 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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