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Home Instead

Lingfield House, Lingfield Point, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 1RW · View on map

This is the agency's office. Care is delivered in clients' own homes.

Dementia home carePersonal care
Regulated by CQC · England Full report on the CQC website
Good Overall rating
InadequateRequires improvementGoodOutstanding
Safe GoodWell-led GoodCaring OutstandingResponsive GoodEffective Good

Inspected 1 June 2023

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Registration details

  • Registered as a homecare agency with the Care Quality Commission since July 2012.
  • Supports: older people (65+), people with dementia, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, sensory impairment, mental health conditions and adults under 65
  • Local authority: Darlington
  • Registered manager: Judith Ayre
  • Run by: Darlington Home Care Ltd

The inspection record

Rated Good overall. Inspected 1 June 2023.

Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach

Inspected 25 January 2018, rated Good

Inspected 2 November 2015, rated Good

Frequently asked questions

What services does Home Instead provide?

Home Instead is registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide dementia home care and personal care.

Which local authority is Home Instead registered in?

Home Instead is registered in the Darlington local authority area.

What is Home Instead's CQC rating?

Home Instead is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (inspected 1 June 2023). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-434913967.

Who is the registered manager at Home Instead?

The registered manager is Judith Ayre.

Who owns Home Instead?

Home Instead is operated by Darlington Home Care Ltd.

When was Home Instead last inspected?

The Care Quality Commission last inspected Home Instead on 1 June 2023.

Where is Home Instead located?

Home Instead is located in Darlington, United Kingdom.

When did Home Instead register with CQC?

Home Instead first registered on 3 July 2012.

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Location

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Information disclaimer. Information regarding Home Instead is compiled from multiple sources and provided in good faith. While reasonable steps have been taken to ensure accuracy, no guarantee is given and no liability is accepted for any errors or omissions.