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Care Matters Homecare (Darlington)

3 Pioneer Court, Morton Palms Business Park, Darlington, Durham DL1 4WD
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Care Matters emerged from first-hand experiences with disappointing care standards for their own loved ones. Driven by a determination to make a positive impact, they established a local business specialising in home care services throughout the North East of England.

Care Matters' home care services are meticulously tailored to each individual, offering complete flexibility. The goal is to deliver the level of care at home that the Care Matters team would... 

Care Provided by Care Matters Homecare (Darlington)

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting Care
  • Live-in Care
  • 24 Hour Care
  • Nursing/Nurse Led Care
  • Overnight Care (Waking)
  • Overnight Care (Sleeping)

Minimum Visit Duration (Visiting Care)

  • 15 minutes

Contract Durations

  • Ongoing / Long Term
  • Respite / Short Term

Age Ranges

  • Older Person Care (65+)
  • Younger Adult Care (18-65)
  • Children (0-18)

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

Nursing / Nurse Led Care

  • PEG Feeding
  • Stoma Care
  • Medication Assistance (Intravenous)
  • Wound Dressing
  • Catheter Care

Other Care Provided

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

Funding & Fees

Daily Charges per Person

Type of carePermanent
Hourly Visiting CareFrom £29.11

Contact Care Matters Homecare (Darlington) to get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

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

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Michelle Broom (Registered Manager)

Care Matters Homecare (Darlington) Reviews (18)

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Care Matters Homecare (Darlington) has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.056) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Care Matters Homecare (Darlington) has 18 reviews.

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Review from S M (Client / Service User) published on 29 September 2026 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Review from Alan B (Client / Service User) published on 29 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Stephen E (Son of Client) published on 15 January 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from I W (Husband of Client) published on 9 December 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from R B (Client / Service User) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from H T (Daughter of Client) published on 28 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from P B (Daughter of Client) published on 6 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from C R (Client / Service User) published on 1 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from J S (Wife of Client) published on 19 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Pamela G (Wife of Client) published on 11 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from J S (Daughter of Client) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Maureen S (Partner of Client) published on 4 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Steven L (Client / Service User) published on 4 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Sheila B (Wife of Client) published on 3 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from C W (Client / Service User) published on 5 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Susan D (Niece of Client) published on 3 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from E G (Daughter of Client) published on 3 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Carol F (Daughter of Client) published on 20 January 2020 Submitted via Website•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 20 April 2023
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Good
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Meet the Team (7)

Lisa Spark
Lisa SparkJob Title Managing Director
Michelle Broom
Michelle BroomJob Title Registered ManagerJoined 2023
Jade Lawlor
Jade LawlorJob Title Care CoordinatorJoined 2022

Jade is an experienced Care Coordinator who supports Complex and Domiciliary care across Durham Tees Valley.

Nicola Crowther
Nicola CrowtherJob Title Group Operations Director
Helen Bartle
Helen BartleJob Title Group Operations Manager
Julie Shippey
Julie ShippeyJob Title Group Finance Manager

Julie has a wealth of experience which equips her with the skills to effectively oversee the company finances. Julie's background spans manufacturing, engineering and the NHS - ranging from local hospitals to community settings.

Antony Lewis
Antony LewisJob Title Group Marketing Manager

Frequently Asked Questions about Care Matters Homecare (Darlington)

How many Carers does Care Matters Homecare (Darlington) employ?

Care Matters Homecare (Darlington) employs 45 carers.

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