What is Darlington Court’s CQC rating?

The CQC overall rating for Darlington Court is "Good".

Darlington Court

Q: What is Darlington Court’s CQC rating?

The CQC overall rating for Darlington Court is &quot;Good&quot;.

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Darlington Court

Welcome to Darlington Court

Darlington Court is a welcoming care home, just three miles from the seaside town of Littlehampton in West Sussex.

Our friendly, experienced team provides nursing and respite care for older people, including individuals with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia. We also offer sensitive end of life care.

We have a lovely large, secure and well-maintained garden which includes a patio and lawns. On warmer days it’s a perfect place for residents to enjoy the sunshine. They're very welcome to help us with weeding and planting if they wish to.

We get to know each resident as an individual, so that we can tailor their care to their exact needs. Residents are at the heart of their care, making decisions about the care they receive and how they want to spend their day. Regular residents' and relatives' meetings ensure that the home is exactly how they'd like it to be.

We pride ourselves on the transparency of our care quality and fee information - ensuring you can trust us to care from that very first step.

At a glance

Location

The Leas off Station Road
Rustington
Littlehampton
West Sussex
BN16 3SE

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CQC Rating

Good

Availability

Open to new residents

Pricing

Key facts summary

Contract

Contract summary

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Life at our home

There's so much happening at Darlington Court. One day we might have a dog agility class, the next day Elvis might be here to entertain us! There's always a resident's birthday to celebrate, and we have lots of interesting and creative activities every day. Residents enjoy getting out and about too - to the coast, to the shops, or to the pub for a drink or some lunch.

Garden
Activities room
Cinema room
Conservatory
Reminiscence room
Church Services

Care at our home

The Darlington Court team provides a wide range of care for older people, giving you the peace of mind that your loved one can stay here, even if their needs change in future.

Types of care offered

Dementia care
Nursing care
Nursing dementia care
Respite care
End of life care

Healthcare services

Chiropody
District nursing team
Optician
Community support services
Movement therapy
Alternative therapies

Meet the team

Every day our colleagues live our values of passionate, caring and teamwork to empower residents to enjoy fulfilling lives.

The dedicated and experienced team at Darlington Court will provide your loved one with care that is completely tailored to their individual needs and wishes.

Being a home manager is a bit like being an orchestra conductor. You need to lead and support your team, trusting them to work together. There’s a lot happening at the same time, and when it works well, it’s amazing. I’m passionate about quality in care, so seeing success fuels me and drives me on further.

Nikki BurkeHome Manager

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How we are doing

When you’re choosing care for a loved one, trust is fundamental to your decision. Take a look at some of our reviews from family members and residents.

Carehome.co.uk reviews

CQC Rating: Good

What others have to say

Here are just some of the comments we’ve received from family, friends and residents at Darlington Court care home.

Thank you for the great care and compassion you have provided to my mother. My mother often spoke about your staff and how helpful, friendly and compassionate they all were and I can only echo those comments. It was clear that, whenever I spoke with your staff (whatever area they worked in), they always had the care and welfare of your residents highest in their minds.

Alan. S (son of resident), September 2021

To all of the staff at Darlington Court. I just wanted to say a big thank you for looking after my mum and for your support you have offered to me. Mum really loved doing different activities and chatting to so many of you. I am grateful that she got to have such enjoyment at the home.

Helene. H (daughter of resident), August 2021

To all of the caring and wonderful people, thank you for your loving and gentle care given to my dearest friend Joy, who I have known for a good number of years. She was always speaking well of everyone at the home.

Friend of Resident, August 2021

To all the carers and staff at Darlington Court, a huge thank you for taking such good care of mum, we couldn’t have asked for more. Love and thanks to you all.

Family of Resident, August 2021

My mother is happy here. Last time she was in hospital she decided to move into a nursing home. She found it strange at first but after 3 weeks she settled in. Everyone is very friendly. They kept me informed when she had Covid tests or any other problems.

Relative of a resident, April 2021

RoSPA Awards 2023 Winner - Silver Award

Public Sector Catering Awards 2023 Finalist - Care Catering Award

UK Employee Experience Awards 2023 Finalist - Best Employee Engagement

Health Investor Awards 2023 Finalist - Residential Care Provider of the Year

Leaders in Care Awards 2022 Finalist - Care Home Provider of the Year

Caring UK Awards 2022 Winner - Midlands & Wales Care Home of the Year

LaingBuisson Award 2022 Finalist - Large Residential Care

National Care Awards 2022 Winner - Care Operations/Area Manager

Dementia Care Awards 2022 Winner - Best Dementia Care Inspiring Leader

Social Care Top 30 Award 2022 Finalist

Care Home Professional Power List 2022

Nursing Times Workforce Awards 2022 Finalist

NACC Awards 2022 Winner - Care Establishment of the Year

Care Home Awards 2022 Winner - Outstanding Larger Care Provider

Health Investor Award 2022 Winners - Residential Care Provider of the Year

UK Employee Experience 2022 Awards - Best Use of Digital Technologies

Public Sector Catering Awards 2022 Finalists - Care Catering AND Chef of the Year

Caring UK Awards 2001 Winner

National Care Awards 2021 Winner - Care Home of the Year

LaingBuisson Award 2001 Winner - Residential Care Provider of the Year

LaingBuisson Award 2021 Winner - Property Developer of the Year

Care Home Awards 2021 Winner - Best Larger Care Home Group

National Association of Care Catering Awards 2021 Winner - Catering Team of the Year

National Apprenticeship Awards 2021 Finalist

Public Sector Catering Awards 2021 Winner - Catering Manager of the Year

Social Care Top Leaders Awards 2021 Finalist

Care Home Professional Power List 2021

UK Employee Experience 2021 Awards Bronze Winner - Employee Training and Development, Empowering Programme

Dementia Hero Awards 2021 Finalist - Professional Excellence

Health Investor Awards 2021 Finalist - Residential Care Provider of the Year AND Property Developer of the Year

Care Home Awards 2020 Winner - Best Larger Care Home Group

LaingBuisson Awards 2020 Finalist

National Association of Care Catering Awards 2020 Finalist

Skills for Care Accolades 2020 Winner - Best Employer Support for Your Registered Manager AND Most Effective Approach to Leadership and Management

Leaders in Care Awards 2019 Finalist - Care Provider of the Year

Group Care Home Caterer of the Year 2018 Winner

Your next steps

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Help and advice

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FAQs

Darlington Court offers expert care and daily activities in bright, safe and clean surroundings, and our onsite facilities include: garden, activities room, cinema room, conservatory, reminiscence room and church services.

The CQC overall rating for Darlington Court is "Good".

Darlington Court offers dementia care, nursing care, nursing dementia care, respite care and end of life care for older people in Littlehampton, West Sussex.

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