Darwin Court Care Centre
Wissage Road, Lichfield, WS13 6SP
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 14 September 2019
Last inspected 30 August 2019
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 14 Sept 2019
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating improved from Requires improvement
3 rated inspections on record · First rated May 2017
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Walsall Manor Hospital
58.6% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
The Westgate Practice
3.4 mi
Nearest pharmacy
0.3 mi
3 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.3 mi
3 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Staffordshire (2025–26)
£941
per week, residential
£1,143
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
19.6% of people in Staffordshire are aged 65 or over
47.9
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.
Provider
Avery Homes (Nelson) Limited
23
locations
86%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.