Oak Lodge
Care home in Darlington
Operated by Care Homes UK
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
Oak Lodge is a 28-bed care home located in Darlington, North East England. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2023).
The home provides care in a village setting and accommodates residents in spacious rooms, with shared communal spaces available throughout the property.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 17 March 2023 · Last inspected 7 March 2023
Inspectors found that care plans and risk assessments were tailored to each person's current needs and that medicines were handled safely. Staffing was sufficient, staff were recruited safely and inducted, and inspectors observed a professional, friendly atmosphere with staff working well together. Regular activities and stronger links with the local community were also noted.
- Care plans and risk assessments were tailored to individuals and reflected their current needs
- Medicines were stored and managed safely
- Staffing levels were sufficient, staff were recruited safely, and they received induction training to build their skills
- Regular activities and improved community links support social inclusion, including people being supported to visit a local salon
- The building has improved considerably, but work to improve the home is still ongoing
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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 SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
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
Oak Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darlington Memorial Hospital, 1.9 miles away. The local GP practice is WHINFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.6 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+
Part of Care Homes UK
Oak Lodge is one of 7 homes run by Care Homes UK 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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