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The Leas, Off Station Road, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 3SE
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17 March 2025
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!
25 June 2024
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.
22 August 2023
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.
27 July 2023
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.
24 July 2023
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.
21 July 2023
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.
21 July 2023
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!
21 July 2023
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.
21 July 2023
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.
06 June 2023
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!
23 March 2023
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.
21 March 2023
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.
21 March 2023
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.
10 February 2023
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.
10 February 2023
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.
01 February 2023
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.
10 June 2022
They are caring, friendly and happy staff. They are polite and always attentive. I feel my wife is in good hands.
22 March 2022
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.
08 March 2022
Darlington Court is very caring and attentive to my husband's needs, with very friendly staff who are experienced in care.
04 March 2022
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.
Latest Reviews for Darlington Court
17 March 2025
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!
25 June 2024
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.
22 August 2023
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.
27 July 2023
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.
24 July 2023
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.
21 July 2023
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.
21 July 2023
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!
21 July 2023
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.
21 July 2023
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.
06 June 2023
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!
23 March 2023
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.
21 March 2023
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.
21 March 2023
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.
10 February 2023
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.
10 February 2023
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.
01 February 2023
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.
10 June 2022
They are caring, friendly and happy staff. They are polite and always attentive. I feel my wife is in good hands.
22 March 2022
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.
08 March 2022
Darlington Court is very caring and attentive to my husband's needs, with very friendly staff who are experienced in care.
04 March 2022
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.