Care Homes in Darlington | North Park Care Centre

North Park is a modern, purpose-built home with scenic park views and safe, secluded gardens. In a quiet setting it nonetheless has access to plenty of local amenities, not far from Darlington and the A1. It offers care and support to frail older people, people living with disabilities or sensory loss and people living with dementia.

North Park is dedicated to ensuring dignity, independence and choice for the people it supports irrespective of physical or mental health. We want to offer people the best possible quality of life in terms of medical support, physical surrounding, meaningful activities and hospitality, too.

People living with dementia are supported in our dedicated Memory Lane Community, which has been specially adapted to their needs by the use of careful design and use of colours. It includes reminiscence aids, memory boxes and a life skills kitchen to help people fill their days. We base our care on careful assessment and regular review of our approach involving the individual and their family.

We would love to show you what we have to offer – we welcome visitors and calls.

Life at North Park Care Centre

Life at our home is composed of many key elements, not least of all, a dedicated team who strive to deliver high quality care, exciting activities and delicious food for the individuals we support. These services are enhanced by our excellent facilities, which serve to make residents’ time here as comfortable as possible.

Our team

Our home wouldn’t be what it is today without the wonderful team who have consistently put in hard work and dedication to deliver a high level of care to everyone we support. It is important that our staff are able to build good relationships with residents, and are seen as approachable and always willing to have a chat.

Care Homes in Darlington | North Park Care Centre

Mark Culley

General Manager

Welcome to North Park Care Centre, my name is Mark and I am the General Manager here.

I've been in care for 16 years starting as a bank carer then working as a full time carer, senior carer, deputy manager and General manager.

I've attainted NVQ level 2,3,4, as well as my registered managers award, I have qualifications in computer literacy and Teaching.

I won the Great British care awards in 2012 as well as the Trainer of the Year award at Barchester's Care Awards, and had previously won North-east trainer of the year 2011!

My interests are my children, when given time I follow football, drawing and writing fiction stories for the kids.

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Our care

Striving for the highest possible quality care at our home is at the centre of everything we do, and helping residents to maintain their independence, dignity and individuality for as long as possible is an important goal for all who work here. Personal needs and desires are always taken into consideration, so that we can deliver the best quality, bespoke care to everyone we support.

Types of care

Residential Care

Our residential care is ideal for frail older people that would benefit from additional care and support, but without the need for specialist nursing or dementia care.

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Dementia Care

Our highly skilled team of dementia experts work hard to ensure the highest quality of care, based on the latest research.

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Respite Care & Short Breaks

Whether you care for a relative or are in need of care yourself, taking a break from your usual routine can do the world of good.

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Facilities

Wi-fi available
En-suite rooms
Pet-friendly
Step-free access

On-site

Access to kitchen facilities
Activity room
Flexible mealtimes
Internet access/wifi

Accessibility

Disabled bathroom
Disabled WC/facilities
Disabled parking
Disability awareness/equality training

Accommodation

Electric profiling bed
En-suite toilet
Furnished rooms and own furniture welcomed
Nurse call system

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What people say about us

"It was not an easy decision to put my mum in a home but as I was no longer able to cope there was no other option. Social Services told me there was a place available at Barchester North Park Care Centre and I will be forever grateful that there was. I have visited a couple of times every week for the last 6 months and couldn't be happier with the care that mum receives. It is still extremely sad to see her deteriorate slowly however, she now has the wonderful staff to support her and I can't ask for more than that."

Christine P
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.92 out of 5

"Staff are very welcoming and friendly. Listen if you have any issues and take the appropriate action. Staff are professional and don't appear to gossip about residents, showing integrity and empathy.
My mother is very happy at this home and she never has a bad word to say about the staff and fellow residents."

A C
carehome.co.uk rating: 3.58 out of 5

"As a family of my late aunt, we were very happy with the care and support shown by all members of staff. Aunty was very anxious going into a care home but with the genuine support and reassurance from staff, she soon settled. Before going into North Park she has lost her confidence with the interaction with all the staff and residents we saw her confidence grow.
Staff were very supportive to us when aunty became ill, keeping us updated with her treatment which was very much appreciated."

Y H
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.25 out of 5

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