Middleton Hall Retirement Village
Residential care home in Darlington
Operated by Middleton Hall
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
Middleton Hall Retirement Village is a residential care setting in Darlington, North East England, providing care for older people aged 65 and over. The village operates 90 registered beds and combines independent retirement properties with supported apartments and residential care services, allowing residents to access a range of facilities and support tailored to different levels of need.
The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2021).
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 10 March 2021 · Last inspected 4 February 2021
Inspectors carried out a focused inspection of this service in response to an anonymous concern about care, treatment and nutrition, and found no evidence that people were at risk of harm. Staff were described as well supported, and the provider's systems for reviewing care were judged to be working well. Care plans and risk assessments were recorded as up to date and personalised, and people were said to have more choice over food and drink.
- Care plans and risk assessments were found to be up to date, comprehensive and personalised
- People were supported to eat and drink enough, with more choice of food and drink and more opportunities to give feedback
- Staff felt well supported by management and spoke positively about their roles
- Safeguarding policies were robust and staff understood their responsibilities
- Records for topical medicines were not always completed, and the report makes a recommendation about managing some medicines
- Some care staff did not fully understand best interests decisions, and the report recommends additional training in this area
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
534 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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
Middleton Hall Retirement Village is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darlington Memorial Hospital, 4.8 miles away. The local GP practice is MIDDLETON AND DINSDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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+
More care homes near Darlington
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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