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.

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

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Dementia café at Creative Heart Café

Join Darlington Court at Creative Heart Café every first Friday of each month, 2pm - 3.30pm for our dementia café for carers and people with dementia.

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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.

Activities room
Church Services
Cinema room
Conservatory
Garden
Lounge area
Reminiscence room

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

Healthcare services

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

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

Nursing Times Awards 2023 winner - Nursing in Social Care

Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care 2023 finalist

Engage Awards 2023 finalists

Caring UK Awards 2023 finalist - Care Employer of the Year AND Care Home Group

National Care Awards 2023 finalist - Care Home Group

Leaders in Care Awards 2023 finalist - Care Home Provider of the Year

LaingBuisson Award 2023 finalist - Excellence in Large Residential Care

Social Care Top 30 Award 2023 finalist

NACC Awards 2023 finalist - Catering Manager of the Year

Care Home Awards 2023 winner - Best Care Home Marketing, Advertising or PR Activities

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

UK Employee Experience Awards 2023 winner - Best Employee Engagement

Public Sector Catering Awards 2023 winner - Care Catering Award

Care Home Catering Awards 2023 finalist - Group Care Home Caterer of the Year

RoSPA Awards 2023 winner - Silver Award

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 winner - 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 2021 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

Your next steps

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Speak to our friendly care support team who can answer any questions you may have about the care available at our home and can help book a showround of the home at a time convenient to you.

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Help and advice

Our help and advice guides have been produced by our experts and include real life experiences of older people and their families.

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Discover more about the compassionate palliative care that we provide and how we sensitively tailor your loved one’s end of life care to their wishes.

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Providing person-centred care for a loved one is all about putting their choices at the heart of their care.

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Trips and outings

Residents living in Care UK homes are offered a range of day trips and organised activities in their surrounding areas. These outings are a great chance for residents to get out and about and enjoy activities, exercise and a change of scenery.

Ferring Country Centre - Ferring, Worthing
Buccaneer Bay – Adventure Golf Course - Littlehampton
Littlehampton Seafront - Littlehampton, West Sussex
Hotham Park - Bognor Regis, West Sussex
Ferring Nurseries - Ferring, Worthing

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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.

Yes, you can find more Care UK homes in these locations:

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