Minster Care Group
Rydal Care Home
Care home in Darlington
Operated by Minster Care Group
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
Rydal Care Home is operated by Minster Care Group and provides care for older people in Darlington, North East England. The home has 60 registered beds and is rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission, with the 2023 report noting Good ratings for Safety, Caring, and Responsiveness, though Effective and Well-led were rated Requires Improvement.
The home aims to support residents with person-centred care, offering choice and promoting independence in a safe and welcoming environment that values the diversity of those it serves.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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
Rydal Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darlington Memorial Hospital, 1.4 miles away. The local GP practice is NEASHAM ROAD SURGERY, 0.2 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 Minster Care Group
Rydal Care Home is one of 68 homes run by Minster Care Group 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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