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Dementia home care agencies in Darlington

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There are 10 dementia home care agencies in and around Darlington on AskBart. 90% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The most recent inspection was at Darlington Extra Care Services in December 2023.

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Home care agencies (10)

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Home InsteadVerified
CQC Good

Home Instead

Home Instead is a home care agency based in Darlington, North East England, providing care and support to people in their own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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CQC Requires improvement

Ascot Care Agency is a home care provider based in Darlington, North East England.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: Requires improvementWell-led: Requires improvement
Fees on request
View agency: Ascot Care Agency

Key facts: Darlington

Dementia home care agencies listed10
Rated Good or Outstanding9 of 10 (90%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Darlington usual weekly rate (2025)£843
Most recently inspectedDarlington Extra Care Services (December 2023)
Good9
Requires improvement1

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

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CQC quality of home care in Darlington

Rated Good or Outstanding
9/ 10 rated

Every agency here is regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Each profile shows the full CQC breakdown — whether the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

What home care costs in Darlington

Visiting care typically costs £22–£30 per hour across the UK. That’s a typical range, not a local quote, so ask each agency for a written quote. For context, Darlington council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £843/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Darlington council carries out the free care needs assessment.

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What later-life care costs in Darlington

Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Darlington compares with the wider North East England area and the UK.

Average weekly care costs in Darlington, North East England and the UK
Type of careDarlingtonNorth East England avgUK average
Residential care home£956£1,070£1,200
Nursing care home£1,092£1,081£1,500
Live-in care (est.)——~£1,400
Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.)——~£460

Residential care in Darlington averages £956/week — about 20% below the UK average.

Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Darlington within ~5 miles; North East England county-wide); actual fees depend on the home, room and level of care. Home-care figures are typical UK estimates — we don’t yet hold verified local agency rates, so they aren’t shown per area. Always get written quotes. Model your own numbers with the care cost calculator.

Common questions

How many dementia home care agencies are there in Darlington?

AskBart lists 10 dementia home care agencies in and around Darlington, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are dementia home care agencies in Darlington rated?

Of the 10 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 9 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between dementia home care agencies in Darlington?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Dementia live-in care: a guide" covers what to look for.

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