Home Instead (Darlington & Northallerton)

Lingfield House, Lingfield Point, Darlington DL1 1RW
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  • Home Instead (Darlington & Northallerton), Darlington
Home Instead (Darlington) has an experienced team of professionals who are skilled in helping older people make the most of their daily lives, within the comfort of their own homes. They support people to live at home and get out and about depending upon the needs and wants of the client.

They offer a minimum of 1 hour visits and allow additional time for travelling, so there are no rushed visits. Clients and Care Professionals are matched and introduced so you always know who is visiting before they arrive.

The provider takes pride in a reliable and quality service, supporting happiness and comfort while safeguarding any individual well-being issues.

The service is personalised and can include companionship, home help, personal care and specialist/more complex care, with a focus on dignity and independence.
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Care Provided by Home Instead (Darlington & Northallerton)

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting Care
  • Live-in Care
  • 24 Hour Care
  • Overnight Care (Waking)
  • Overnight Care (Sleeping)

Minimum Visit Duration (Visiting Care)

  • 60 minutes

Contract Durations

  • Ongoing / Long Term
  • Respite / Short Term

Age Ranges

  • Older Person Care (65+)
  • Younger Adult Care (18-65)

Personal Care Services

  • Washing & Dressing
  • Toileting Assistance
  • Medication Assistance (Oral)
  • Companionship
  • Continence Care
  • Feeding & Drinking Assistance

Household Services

  • Cleaning Service
  • Food Preparation & Serving
  • Laundry Service
  • Shopping Service / Errands
  • Transportation Service

Other Care Provided

  • Dementia
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Cancer Care
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Hospital Discharge

Funding & Fees

  • Hourly Visiting Care Fees: from £36.90
  • Weekly Live-in Care Fees: from £1900

Additional information about our fees depending upon the services required and location is available on request.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Home Instead (Darlington & Northallerton) to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Private Funding (Self-funded)
  • Direct Payments (from Local Authority/NHS)
  • Local Authority (Contracted Provider)
  • NHS (Contracted Provider)
Explain these funding types

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Judith Ayre (Care Manager)

Home Instead (Darlington & Northallerton) Reviews (64)

9.9

Home Instead (Darlington & Northallerton) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.872) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Home Instead (Darlington & Northallerton) has 64 reviews.

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Review from J G (Client) assisted by family/friend published on 17 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The carers who work for 'Home Instead Senior Care' have been absolutely marvelous. They encourage me to do what I can for myself and assist where I can't. They are friendly and chatty, and nothing is too much trouble for them. They tidy up and leave the bedroom and bathroom clean and tidy. My confidence
has grown as I feel totally safe when they are there. I would trust them with my life, my money and my belongings. They are very honest and caring.
Reply from Diane Chandler, Owner at Home Instead (Darlington & Northallerton)

I am so pleased to hear that you are enjoying the support you receive and it's heartening to know, that even though you started the service recently, the relationship you have with your caregivers is already strong. Thank you for taking the time to write the review and for your kind words.

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Review from L W (Daughter of Client) published on 24 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Carers are prompt, polite and friendly. They have been extremely kind and patient with our parents, who are finding it difficult to adjust to accepting help (even when they really need it!). Concerns and changes requested have been promptly dealt with by the care manager.
Reply from Diane Chandler, Owner at Home Instead (Darlington & Northallerton)

Thank you very much for your kind words, it is really appreciated that you have taken the time to do this review for us.

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Review from R A (Nephew of Client) published on 29 April 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The support provided by Home Instead to my elderly aunt; has been excellent. The carers have a good understanding of my aunt's needs, are able to empathise fully with her and on one occasion came to her rescue immediately when an emergency arose.
Reply from Diane Chandler, Owner at Home Instead (Darlington & Northallerton)

Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to review us. It's much appreciated. Diane.

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Review from Kenneth B (Client) published on 26 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
During the 3 years of using care, each carer has provided good help in all areas needed.
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Review from John B (Client) published on 25 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the first, the service has been good, friendly and enjoyable. The cooking, cleaning and organising have been of high standard. The carers all have characteristics of their own and it has been a pleasure.
Reply from Diane Chandler at Home Instead (Darlington & Northallerton)

Thank you for your kind words and it's great to hear how much you are enjoying the service.

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Review from D W (Daughter of Client) published on 19 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum is very happy with carers and the care she is given.
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Review from Wife (Wife of Client) published on 31 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found the carers from Home Instead to be reliable, versatile, kind and considerate in general.


I prefer the two carers particularly selected for us. In general, they all reach a high standard.

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Review from Anne P (Daughter of Client) published on 29 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the carers are extremely polite and efficient. Keep Mum very clean and well cared for, nothing is too much trouble.
Keep Mum's bungalow very tidy.
The family are very pleased with all aspecfts of care.
Reply from Diane Chandler at Home Instead (Darlington & Northallerton)

Many thanks for your kind comments.

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Review from Tamara B (Daughter of Client) published on 17 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother, 87, was becoming lonely and isolated. The companionship she receives from her Home Instead visitor is a real lifeline. She loves her visits I think they talk non-stop for two hours and if she feels well enough they go for a walk or to pick up some shopping. The office support is efficient
and makes the whole process painless.
Reply from Diane Chandler at Home Instead (Darlington & Northallerton)

Thank you for your kind words, it's great to hear that your mother enjoys her visits.

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Review from M M (Wife of Client) published on 21 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Morning assistance for my husband from bed to wash and dress and sometimes to provide breakfast allows me space to have my own breakfast in peace and to prepare for the day ahead.


When I have taken a short break overnight, breakfast, lunch and evening meal calls have worked well in coordination with

visits from my husband's 2 daughters.
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Review from P R (Client) published on 15 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are in our second year of care. We have had support from six different carers. They have been unfailingly excellent in delivering a range of service.
Reply from Diane Chandler at Home Instead (Darlington & Northallerton)

Many thanks for your kind comments.

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Review from Barbara S (Daughter of Client) published on 19 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with how things have worked out with regard to my mother's care. She was not overkeen on accepting help but it has all gone well.


My recent need for a substantial increase in visits has been promptly dealt with and sorted out quickly.

Reply from Diane Chandler at Home Instead (Darlington & Northallerton)

Many thanks for your kind words.

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Review from K R (Daughter-in-law of Client) published on 16 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent service. Nothing is too much trouble for the carers who visit my father-in-law. Any worries the carers have are quickly and efficiently relayed through the main office to family members and vice versa, if the family wants to implement a change, this is readily accepted. I now feel happier
that my father-in-law is in good hands, relieving the stress and worry I endured before enlisting the services of Home Instead Darlington.
Reply from Diane Chandler at Home Instead (Darlington & Northallerton)

Many thanks for your kind comments Kim. It's a pleasure to support your father-in-law. Kind regards Diane.

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Review from Claire V (Daughter of Client) published on 9 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Extremely professional and caring service. My mother has been able to stay in her home knowing she has the care and companionship of Home Instead.
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Review from M M (Client) published on 10 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My overall experience of using the service provided has been exceedingly good. The office staff and supervisor has been attentive and carried out adequate visits and reviews. The work is of a high standard and meets our needs at the moment. We have discovered possible extension for the future and pleased
that a degree of flexibility in meeting future needs is possible.
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Review from Lynne D (Daughter of Client) published on 21 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Home Instead Carers provided much needed respite for family when mum's care levels increased at the sad time of end of life period. Her Carers stepped up to the mark and delivered a service second to none, for which the family are eternally grateful.
Professional and well trained, the confidence shines
through and the staff are a credit to the company. I can't recommend them highly enough, including the office staff who did their utmost to ensure we had the support we needed. Thank you.
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Review from C D (Client) published on 19 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
The care manager reviews regularly. She listens to any issues and takes note of what is said.
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Review from K B (Client) published on 15 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was recommended to this agency by my sister who also uses it in another location and who was very pleased indeed with it.
I have found both management and staff to be very pleasant and helpful in all ways.
I look forward to seeing my helper once a fortnight who works very efficiently and with a
very pleasing manner.
If I should require further help I would not hesitate to ask.
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Review from A D (Son of Client) published on 21 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Good service offering full support for my mother.
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Review from H W (Wife of Client) published on 18 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were well matched with two care givers whom we met before the respite care term started.
The care my husband received was excellent. The carers always arrived punctually and their level of experience and professionalism impressive.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.872)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.872) out of 10 for Home Instead (Darlington & Northallerton) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Home Care Provider 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.872 for Home Instead (Darlington & Northallerton) is calculated as follows: ( (70 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 78 Ratings = 4.872
  2. 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 available are broken down as follows: 3 points for the first Positive Review, 2 points in total for each of the next 9 Positive Reviews (1st = 3, 2nd = 0.5, 3rd = 0.5, 4th = 0.25, 5th = 0.25, 6th = 0.1, 7th = 0.1, 8th = 0.1, 9th = 0.1, 10th = 0.1)

    The 5 points relating to the number of Positive Reviews for Home Instead (Darlington & Northallerton) is based on 13 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as follows: 3 + 0.5 + 0.5 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 5
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Home Care Provider does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 4 Jul 2023

Overall Good

  • Caring Outstanding
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (2)

Robbie

Robbie Jones

Job Title: Director Joined: 2023

I am proud to support people across Darlington, Northallerton, Richmond, Bedale and Barnard Castle, and I am proud of the great team here who are passionate about providing a really person-centred service.

Judith

Judith Ayre

Job Title: Care Manager Joined: 2012

I joined Home Instead Senior Care as the ethos and values are similar to my own; providing person centred support in a caring and compassionate manner. This has a positive response to the person receiving the support whether it is through companionship, home help or personal care. I pride myself in providing excellent, tailored support to meet the individual needs and I am looking forward to meeting and supporting clients within the Darlington, Northallerton and Richmond areas.

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