Darlington Court

The Leas, Off Station Road, Rustington, Littlehampton BN16 3SE
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  • Darlington Court, Littlehampton
Darlington Court is situated in the peaceful seaside town of Littlehampton. The friendly and experienced care team provides residential, dementia and nursing care for older people on a permanent or short term basis.

The purpose-built home has a large, bright dining room, stunning lounges and smaller garden rooms, ideal for relaxing and catching up with loved ones. The beautiful and secure gardens, which include a patio and lawns, are particularly popular on warmer days. Residents are welcome to help out with weeding and planting.

The activities team supports residents to continue enjoying whatever hobbies they love or to find new pursuits to enjoy. By getting to know every resident as an individual, care is tailored to their exact needs.

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Care Provided by Darlington Court

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 56 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lukasz Wojciechowski (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (46)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (5)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (46)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2009

Funding & Fees Guide for Darlington Court

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,533
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,623
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,773
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,863
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,533
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,623
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,773
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,863

  • Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level
    of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
    Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible. There are no additional fees
    for respite stays.


    What’s included?
    • All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
    • All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
    • Access to landscaped gardens
    • Activities and lifestyle programme
    • All utilities and other accommodation costs
    • Housekeeping and laundry services
    • WiFi internet access


    Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or
    appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
    medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
    other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
    an agreed hourly charge for this service.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Darlington Court to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Parking

  • Parking on-site


Darlington Court Reviews (72)

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9.4

Darlington Court has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.374) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Darlington Court has 72 reviews.

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Review from Paul O (Brother of Resident) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My brother has been a resident at Darlington for three months now and feels very settled and mostly happy. The staff are very patient and caring even to the extent of doing 'too much' instead of encouraging him to do things for himself.
I agree that sometimes the help button takes a while to be answered
but this is usually due to the staff attending other residents or busy in other areas.
The staff have been very good at managing my brother's medication and always available to answer our questions about his health.
The food is good and plentiful!

Reply from Samantha Debenham, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are so glad to hear that your brother has settled well to Darlington Court and is happy in the home. It’s wonderful to know that you’re pleased with the patience and care our staff provide.

We truly appreciate your observation regarding the balance between assisting your brother and encouraging independence. We will take this into account and ensure that our team continues to support residents in a way that fosters both comfort and autonomy.

Regarding the help button, we understand your concerns and apologise for any delays in response. Our team is always working hard to meet the needs of all residents, but we will continue to look at ways to improve our response times, particularly during busy periods.

We’re also pleased to hear that you’re satisfied with the management of your brother’s medication and the food provided. If you ever have any further questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at complimentsandcomplaints@careuk.com

Thank you again for your valuable feedback. We’ll continue to work hard to provide the best possible care for your brother and all residents.


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Review from R M (Friend of Resident) published on 25 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

My review is general, over a period of several months, when I have visited my friend every week. The staff are always friendly and usually willing to engage in sorting out problems. However, there are consistent problems which indicate a less than satisfactory care environment. For example, when my
friend tells me he wants to go to the toilet the call button is not answered on many occasions, even when I have gone to the nurse's station to ask for assistance. The care staff are very nice but just walk into my friend's room without knocking. Maintenance takes a long time to be actioned for example repairing a failed door closure and fixing a picture on the wall.

Reply from Samantha Debenham, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Thank you for your review of our service at Darlington Court. We are pleased to hear that you find the staff friendly and willing to help. However, we are sorry and disappointed to hear that you have concerns around the care environment. We've investigated your concerns regarding maintenance and the faulty door. We can confirm that we did explain to a family member at the time that we were waiting for a part, as soon as the part became available the door was fixed. With regard to the picture, this was moved the day after the request was received. We completely understand the need for privacy and we have fed back to the team, reminding them of the importance of knocking before entering residents' rooms. Thanks again for your feedback. If you have any further concerns in future we'd very much like to meet with you in person and run through them thoroughly with you.


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Review from Andy C (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 22 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father-in-law has been at Darlington Court for six months. We have been very happy with the care and support given to him during his time there. He joined in all of the activities and the staff support has been invaluable. He has now left to join his wife in her care home and hopefully will be as
happy. Many thanks to all of the staff at Darlington Court.

Reply from Kaylie Jennings, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Darlington Court we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Many Thanks, Darlington Court team.


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Review from Jan L (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff, can not praise them enough.
They were so helpful when I was moving my dad to Darlington Court. As a result, my dad settled in really well and has made a real improvement since he has been there.

Reply from Diane Tapp, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Hi Jan, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Darlington Court Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.


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Review from Susie I (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum needed respite care and rehab after a bad bout of shingles which led to her being hospitalised. I and my brother are delighted with the friendly, professional, caring environment and staff who, without exception, handle Mum and other residents with care, patience and dignity in a safe environment.
The food is well prepared and creative for small appetites. Mum is settling in, making friends and engaging with the activities. We are very grateful to all concerned.

Reply from Diane Tapp, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Hi Susie, I thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. Mum is a pleasure to have at Darlington Court.


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Review from Michael W (Son of Resident) published on 21 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The choice of nursing home for a loved one is never easy but the staff at Darlington Court made Mum's transition very easy.
The level of care is very good and the facilities are excellent, the staff are particularly kind and helpful, nothing seems too much trouble.
Mum has never complained about
anything.
We recommend Darlington Court without hesitation.

Reply from Carmen Haines, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Darlington Court Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. If you would like to provide us any further specific feedback, please use the form on the following web page; https://www.careuk.com/company/contact/feedback. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks, the Care UK team.


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Review from Mick B (Son of Resident) published on 21 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Since my mother has been at Darlington Court she has received excellent care. The place has a lovely feel and Mum has been warmly accepted as one of the Darlington Court family. We couldn’t have wished for a better place, and Mum is being well looked after by the whole team. I would like to take this
opportunity to thank everyone at Darlington Court for their continued hard work in helping my mum to feel more settled.
Thank you so much!

Reply from Carmen Haines, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Darlington Court Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. If you would like to provide us any further specific feedback, please use the form on the following web page; https://www.careuk.com/company/contact/feedback. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks, the Care UK team.


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Review from S C (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother has just joined the residents at Darlington Court. She seems to have settled well. There are lots of activities going on and she is taking part in some of them. The app to tell us what she has been doing is great and gives us something to talk about with her and it is lovely to see the regular
update of pictures on the social media page.
The staff have been very helpful as Mum settles in.

Reply from Carmen Haines, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Darlington Court Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. If you would like to provide us any further specific feedback, please use the form on the following web page; https://www.careuk.com/company/contact/feedback. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks, the Care UK team.


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Review from J D (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff team at the care home have been most helpful and caring, not only to my mother who is the resident but to the whole of our family when visiting. We have been made to feel comfortable and welcome, a member of staff is always on hand to talk to. They communicate well and understand this is a
new experience for the whole family reassuring us and keeping us updated.
The care home itself is always clean, light and airy creating a welcoming atmosphere.

Reply from Carmen Haines, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Darlington Court Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. If you would like to provide us any further specific feedback, please use the form on the following web page; https://www.careuk.com/company/contact/feedback. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks, the Care UK team.


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Review from Helen S (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have to go away quite frequently and feel very comfortable leaving Mum in the hands of the staff at Darlington Court. She is in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's but is still treated with dignity and compassion by the nurses and carers. They have tried to include her in various activities but she
becomes too distressed when leaving her room, so they have found alternative methods of stimulation and engagement. The recent Covid outbreak was handled professionally and with minimum disruption.
All the staff are friendly and approachable and have generally been able to answer any questions. The admission and financial policies were clearly explained and any issues were dealt with by the appropriate staff quickly.
Mum is usually clean and tidy when we visit and she feels safe in her room. We are full of admiration for the care workers at the home, who are doing a very difficult and vital job!

Reply from Carmen Haines, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Hi Helen, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Darlington Court Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. If you would like to provide us any further specific feedback, please use the form on the following web page; https://www.careuk.com/company/contact/feedback. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks, the Care UK team.


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Review from Paul B (Son of Resident) published on 23 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother is being very well looked after at Darlington Court. The staff do a good job and some of them go above and beyond to provide excellent care and support. Mum seems to be more and more settled in her new home as each month passes. We appreciate the various lounges and communal rooms where you
can spend time with your loved one in a pleasant, clean setting while having tea and coffee or even lunch together.

Reply from Carmen Haines, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Hi Paul, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Darlington Court Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. If you would like to provide us any further specific feedback, please use the form on the following web page; https://www.careuk.com/company/contact/feedback. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks, the Care UK team


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Review from C F (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad moved into Darlington Court in May last year and I’m very happy with his care. The staff are lovely, they know him and are kind and considerate and helpful. He has a nice room which he’s happy with and he makes good use of the communal spaces as well. There is a daily schedule of activities and
I’m grateful that he gets considerably more stimulation and social interaction than before he moved in. I don’t live locally so it’s very reassuring to know he is well cared for. The home also uses an app to log activities he’s taken part in and they regularly post photos on their social media page so I can see what he’s been doing despite not being local to him. They also keep me informed of his health and any issues he has and do so promptly.

Reply from Carmen Haines, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Darlington Court Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. If you would like to provide us any further specific feedback, please use the form on the following web page; https://www.careuk.com/company/contact/feedback. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks, the Care UK team


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Review from Sarah A (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has been a resident at Darlington Court for six months. All the staff are great with him and nothing is ever too much effort. Everyone is very welcoming when we visit and we know that we can speak to the staff at any time. My father is very comfortable and at ease at Darlington Court.

Reply from Carmen Haines, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Hi Sarah, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Darlington Court Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. If you would like to provide us any further specific feedback, please use the form on the following web page; https://www.careuk.com/company/contact/feedback. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks, the Care UK team


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Review from B H (Friend of Resident) published on 10 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really enjoy my visits to Darlington Court. The staff are very cheerful and friendly. All of the residents look lovely, very relaxed and very well looked after at all times.

Reply from Carmen Haines, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Darlington Court Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. If you would like to provide us any further specific feedback, please use the form on the following web page; https://www.careuk.com/company/contact/feedback. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks, the Care UK team


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Review from Pauline O (Friend of Resident) published on 10 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My friend was admitted to Darlington Court approximately a year ago. She was in quite a bad way, but having seen her over the last year, she has not only improved with her health but in her mental spirit as well. She can be quite difficult and stubborn, but the staff/carers treat her with respect and
dignity. The staff from reception and up are always welcoming and fun to meet. If I had a relative needing care, I would certainly recommend Darlington Court.

Reply from Carmen Haines, Reviews Team at Darlington Court

Hi Pauline, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Darlington Court Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. If you would like to provide us any further specific feedback, please use the form on the following web page; https://www.careuk.com/company/contact/feedback. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks, the Care UK team


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Review from June H (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sadly my Mother only had a very short stay in Darlington Court I really wish that it had been longer all of the staff were amazing, very friendly and could not do enough for us, it was as if they had known my Mother and all her family for years. The home and rooms were very clean and modern and homely
which was lovely. I would highly recommend Darlington Court.

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Review from A C (Husband of Resident) published on 10 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They are caring, friendly and happy staff. They are polite and always attentive. I feel my wife is in good hands.

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Review from Sally S (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our mum is very happy at Darlington Court. She came to Darlington Court after being at two other homes that did not meet her needs and had become distressed about being in an unfamiliar setting. My sister and I had also become very worried and upset about the whole situation. As soon as we got to Darlington
we were completely reassured and although Mum's dementia has progressed a lot, she has had the best treatment possible and we are very happy with her and every aspect of her care.

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Review from Brenda M (Wife of Resident) published on 8 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Darlington Court is very caring and attentive to my husband's needs, with very friendly staff who are experienced in care.

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Review from T B (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are excellent, very helpful and caring. My mum is looked after very well, her room is spotless. She is always nice and clean, so are her clothes. Most of all, Mum is happy, and so am I, with the overall care she gets.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.374)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.374) out of 10 for Darlington Court is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.374 for Darlington Court is calculated as follows: ( (79 Excellents x 5) + (61 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 155 Ratings = 4.374

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Darlington Court is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 56 registered maximum number of service users is 11.2, which has been reached with 12 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 5 Jan 2023

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  • Effective

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  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Lukasz

Lukasz Wojciechowski

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2025

I have a master’s degree in social work and a level 5 diploma in health and social care leadership.


These qualifications have been essential, giving me the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality care to residents, as well as support colleagues.


I wanted to work at Care UK because I am passionate about making a positive difference to people’s lives. I also wanted to be part of a team that genuinely provides exceptional care.


To be a home manager, you need to have strong communication skills, while also being patient, adaptable, and organised. Problem-solving is also important, as is being compassionate.


My role also means providing a supportive environment for colleagues. Everyone should feel heard and valued. Ultimately, a positive workplace contributes to all our success and the wellbeing of residents.


For me, the best part of the day is when I get the chance to connect with residents and seeing them thrive here. It is incredibly rewarding, knowing that I am part of a team that actively cares about improving people’s lives.


Outside of work, I enjoy DIY projects and going to the gym. Both help me stay active and creative which gives me a great work life balance.


Frequently Asked Questions about Darlington Court

What types of Care is Darlington Court registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Learning Disability, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability & No Medical Intervention are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Darlington Court provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care & Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Darlington Court have?

There are 46 Single Rooms and 5 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Darlington Court?

Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Darlington Court to the centre of Littlehampton?

2.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.