Anchor
Elderwood Residential Home
Care home in Darlington
Operated by Anchor
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
Elderwood Residential Home is a 40-bed care home in Darlington, operated by Anchor. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — graded Good in the 2021 report.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 12 November 2021 · Last inspected 25 October 2021
Inspectors found that residents felt secure and had close, positive relationships with staff, and that the home had a welcoming atmosphere. Staffing levels were judged sufficient, medicines were handled well, and the premises were kept clean and in good repair. Care was described as tailored to individuals, with staff knowing people's needs closely and a range of activities available.
- Residents and their families described staff as kind and caring, committed to their work, and said the standard of care was high.
- Support was personalised and responsive, with staff knowing residents' needs and preferences well.
- Staffing levels, safe recruitment, medicines management and infection prevention were all found to be in good order, and the premises were well kept.
- Residents, families and staff were regularly consulted, and the registered manager was credited with leading by example and promoting responsive care.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- 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 |
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Local health safety net
Elderwood Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darlington Memorial Hospital, 0.8 miles away. The local GP practice is DENMARK STREET SURGERY, 0.1 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 Anchor
Elderwood Residential Home is one of 132 homes run by Anchor 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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