247 Community Support

CQC good0Dementia
Address17 Victoria Road, Darlington, DL1 5SF
Beds0

About

247 Community Support is a retirement living home in Darlington, North East England, specialising in dementia care. The home supports older people aged 65 and over, as well as younger adults under 65, and provides care for people with physical disabilities, sensory impairment, learning disabilities and eating disorders.

The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2024 across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Eating disorders
Learning disabilities
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment
Younger adults (under 65)

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.

The real 10-year cost of a retirement flat

The purchase price is only part of the picture. Service charges and an event (deferred-management) fee on resale add up — and retirement flats often don’t rise in value like ordinary homes. Adjust the figures below to see an illustrative total for 247 Community Support.

Purchase price£250,000
Service charges (10 yrs × £6,000)+ £60,000
Estimated resale value after 10 yrs£250,000
Event / deferred fee (10% of resale)− £25,000
Amount returned on sale£225,000
Illustrative cost of 10 years here£85,000

£8,500/year · £163/week

Illustrative only — a transparent model, not a quote, valuation or prediction. Event fees, service charges and resale values vary by scheme and contract; confirm the actual figures and full lease terms with the operator before deciding.

Information last reviewed September 2026.

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