North Bay Group
The Grange
Residential care home in Darlington
Operated by North Bay 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
The Grange is a purpose-built care home in Darlington, County Durham, operated by North Bay Group. It provides residential, dementia and respite care in 74 en-suite bedrooms, some of which are suitable for couples. The home is near the A1150, and residents can personalise their rooms. Care is person-centred and aims to support independence, dignity and wellbeing, with staff tailoring support to each resident's needs and preferences. Structured daily activities are designed to encourage mobility, mental engagement and social contact. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2020 report, and rated it Good for safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led care.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 12 November 2020 · Last inspected 29 October 2020
Inspectors found that there were enough staff to meet people's needs and that medicines were handled and recorded safely. Health and safety checks and infection control were in place, and professionals who worked with the home said staff kept them well informed about people's wellbeing. This focused inspection looked only at safety and leadership, so it says little about day-to-day atmosphere.
- Health and safety monitoring and equipment checks were in place and well established
- Staffing levels were judged sufficient to meet people's needs
- Medicines were administered and recorded safely
- Infection prevention and control procedures reduced infection risk
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
Facilities
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- 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 | — |
| 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 |
What Darlington council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Grange is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darlington Memorial Hospital, 1.8 miles away. The local GP practice is WHINFIELD 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+
Part of North Bay Group
The Grange is one of 49 homes run by North Bay 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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