The Gardens Care Home
Nursing home in Darlington
Operated by Ascot Care (Castleview)
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
Nestled in a quiet, leafy corner of Darlington, The Gardens Care Home is a short distance from the town centre, with shops, public transport and Darlington's historic sites within easy reach. The home provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care. Its specialist nurse-led Blackwell Suite, which is separate from the main home but on the same site, supports residents with complex mental health needs and challenging behaviours. Both parts are single-storey, purpose-built and fully wheelchair accessible. The home has 60 registered beds. Its bedrooms are bright and spacious, all have an ensuite toilet and sink, and residents have access to their own TV and phone points and wifi. The grounds include a large private garden, an inner courtyard, three conservatories and a hair salon. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Requires Improvement overall, with Good for effective, caring and responsive care, and Requires Improvement for safe care and well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
534 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 |
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Local health safety net
The Gardens Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darlington Memorial Hospital, 1.3 miles away. The local GP practice is CARMEL MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.7 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 Ascot Care (Castleview)
The Gardens Care Home is one of 6 homes run by Ascot Care (Castleview) 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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