Oak Lodge

Oak Lodge is a residential care home in Darlington, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 28 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Care Homes, which operates 5 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2011.

At its latest inspection, published March 2023, the CQC rated Oak Lodge Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Oak Lodge has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Darlington. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.

There are 31 registered care homes in Darlington. The nearest to Oak Lodge include St John of God Care Services Lindisfarne, Bewick House and The Grange. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.