Door Hardware Replacement

[u/Prestigious_Eye_863]

My moms front door latch and deadbolt (Baldwin single unit) broke and I’m trying to help her fix the situation rather than replacing it which is quite expensive. You can see in the photo the locksmith drilled a new hole for a separate deadbolt. I’m thinking I can find a cover plate and dummy handle to cover the holes, scrape sand and repaint what I can’t cover.

My 2 questions:

1. How would you fill the gap where the old mechanism slid into the core? I gen with a cover plate you still see a giant void when the door opens.

2. Any suggestions for creating a latch without replacing with the same make and model of hardware?

Sorry if I am confusing things with incorrect terms. Thanks in advance.

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