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Dunniwood Lodge

229/231 Bawtry Road, Bessacarr, Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN4 7AL
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Dunniwood Lodge Care Home in Bessacarr, Doncaster provides residential, dementia, respite and day care in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Recognised as national dementia-friendly award winners, the team at Dunniwood Lodge are proud to deliver high quality, person-centred care for people with a variety of needs.

They recognise that moving into a care home is a significant life change and prioritise making sure every resident feels welcomed, respected and understood from...  

Care Provided by Dunniwood Lodge

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Eating Disorders

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 41 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,190 - £1,190£1,190 - £1,190
Residential Dementia Care£1,340 - £1,340£1,340 - £1,340
Care Package

This includes planning and delivery, person-centered care plan, all meals, snacks and drinks, access to the full range of in-home activities, hairdressing and chiropody facility (upon request), access to a minibus for trips, utilities such as water, heating and electric, all accommodation costs, housekeeping and laundry service (excluding dry-cleaning), 24 hours staffing to meet their needs.

Respite Care

Due to the costs, we incur in preparing a room and the plan of Care for arrival, the minimum term of respite care is one whole week. This mean that if your stay is less than one week, you will be responsible for our charges for one whole week.

Contact Dunniwood Lodge to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Gemma Lindley (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (41)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)

Parking

  • On-site parking

Dunniwood Lodge Reviews (52)

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8.4

Dunniwood Lodge has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.445) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Dunniwood Lodge has 52 reviews.

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Review from Sue E (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our mum has been in Dunniwood Lodge for the past three years. She has just recently passed away. The staff are wonderful. So kind, caring and loving towards our mum and myself and my sister, including not only the care staff but housekeeping staff, kitchen, activities and the handyman. All of them, a pleasure to know.

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Review from Neil S (Son of Resident) published on 20 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since going to the above care home, nearly 2 years ago, I have been extremely impressed by the levels of care my mother has received. The home is modern, clean and well designed.

The staff provide a warm and friendly attitude to the residents which is comforting to me.

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Review from David F (Son of Resident) published on 25 October 2017 Submitted via Website
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I am writing to thank all the staff at Dunniwood for all the care and attention they have provided my mum and dad over the last couple of months since they moved in. Unfortunately, dad passed away earlier this month but the support both my mum and all the family have received from the manager and all the staff has been amazing. Mum is the happiest I have seen her in the last couple of years even though dad has only just passed away and that says a lot for everybody at Dunniwood. There is plenty to keep her occupied and she acts as though she is one of the staff, probably because she was a nursing sister! I have no hesitation in recommending Dunniwood to anybody who is looking for a warm, friendly care home for their loved ones in Doncaster.

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Review from Kenneth N (Son of Resident) published on 17 October 2017 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been a full-time resident at Dunniwood Lodge for over 18 months now and before that had a number of stays there as respite user. The atmosphere is wonderful, the rooms are bright and staff are always friendly and helpful, any problems are quickly resolved by a manager who is very approachable. The food is great, made in their own kitchens and there's always a good variety and choice. I would certainly recommend Dunniwood Lodge to my friends should they need a nice place for a relative to stay either permanent or in respite.

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Review from Jean R (Sister of Resident) published on 19 June 2017 Submitted via Website
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My sister, aged 84, was admitted to Dunniwood Lodge in Jan 2016. She had taken a decision that she wanted to die and had largely given up eating.
She was totally depressed, unkempt and had no interest in anything or anybody. Within three months she had improved greatly and this improvement has continued until now she is totally back to the interesting and contended lady she once was.
She loves it in Dunniwood and has made many friends amongst the staff. She is still a little reserved with the residents, but is completely content in her own room watching TV or reading, leaving occasionally to attend one of the many weekly activities or musical events.
I cannot thank the staff enough for the love and care they gave to her as they gently nurtured her back to her former self.

What a total transformation. I cannot recommend Dunniwood Lodge any higher. It is a great place to be when you need supported living. I would not hesitate to move in should the need ever arise.

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Review from C W (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Dunniwood Lodge is a friendly pleasant establishment with good facilities and care provided for residents by experienced care staff. All is overseen by excellent management who are always available to ensure standards are maintained. As a relative of a resident, I am happy that my loved one is content and cared for well at this care home.

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Review from Julie D (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 June 2017 Submitted via Website
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This setting is above outstanding. The level of care, respect and understanding the home provides to their residents and family members is second to none.
There is an open door policy to visit or stay over with your relative and all your needs are met equally to any resident while you are there.

The staff never patronise or show any sign of lack of empathy or patience they did an outstanding job with my Mum.

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Review from Margaret G (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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The management and staff are caring and efficient, the dignity of each resident is paramount. All the staff are caring and friendly towards relatives whatever their circumstances and I would have no hesitation in recommending Dunniwood Lodge to anyone.

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Review from R T (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother and father were both cared for in a compassionate, loving way at the end of their lives. My mother has been a resident for over 6 years and was cared for as a member of the family. She was used to the staff and was most grateful for their kindness.

My father was a resident for 4 years and although no double room was available to them, my parents had bedrooms next door to one another. The food was freshly prepared and has improved over the years, as has the laundry service. I cannot fault the care and respect received.

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Review from Anthony S (Son of Resident) published on 22 March 2017 Submitted via Website
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I visited most of the homes along Bawtry Road, the reason was to be close to my home for easy access from my home, I found Dunniwood Lodge to be the best in that it was a purpose built care home as opposed to an old house conversion, it was very friendly and homely. My Mother once settled, change and acceptance of the need for care are difficult, I can say the staff made the transition as easy as possible, supportive and knowledgeable in their approach to this difficult time for her and the family. I would most certainly recommend Dunniwood Lodge as a home from home to any prospective resident.

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Review from Kevin W (Son of Resident) published on 16 November 2016 Submitted via Website
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Very happy with service from start to finish. The Manager is very knowledgeable and helpful in liaising with other agencies. Only used for respite care at the moment but would be happy for Mum to stay on a permanent basis as very clean and staff helpful, she was happy there.

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Review from Janis C (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 November 2016 Submitted via Website
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Mum was very nervous on her first visit to the home, she was 91 years old and had never stayed anywhere on her own and she was made to feel wanted and special which eased her fears. I found the manager to be approachable and when I asked for my mum to have a downstairs room instead of the one allocated upstairs she was happy to oblige.

Mum's room was nicely furnished, clean and well decorated with a pleasant outlook (she said she'd like the same room if possible on her next visit). The room also had a separate toilet, washbasin and a small table. Mum said the room was adequate for her needs but said that on her previous visit she had a reclining chair and within a few minutes she had a recliner.

All the carers, handyman and office staff were all friendly, sociable and efficient. Mum loved her bath as she only has showers at home, also having her hair done on site which was very reasonable priced. I would not hesitate to recommend Dunniwood Lodge.

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Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 14 May 2025
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Meet the Team (2)

Gemma Lindley
Gemma LindleyJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2020

Before joining Dunniwood Lodge, I managed large dual nursing & residential care settings, as well as residential services, across Derby, South Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire.

Why I wanted to work in care - I have a genuine passion for caring, I genuinely care for the welfare of other people. Every person is unique, and I have always loved, moulding the care around the person. My passion has always been to improve the quality of care and everyday lifestyle for everyone in the home, to promote an independent lifestyle, and to learn new ways of doing so!

What's great about Dunniwood – We offer a home from home experience, with a lovely layout that allows people to socialise and also have privacy when they need it. The people who live at Dunniwood are unique and are very much involved in the care they receive; I love being part of and leading the team at Dunniwood.

Care Qualifications - NVQ level 5 Diploma award in Management of Residential and Nursing Care, NVQ’s in healthcare and team leadership, I’m also trained in Dementia and Cognitive Therapy and I’m a Dignity Champion.

My Vision - To always promote unique individual care, make meaningful new memories & enhance the quality of care delivered to every person within the home. I believe each individual is at the heart of what we do.

Hayley Lewis
Hayley LewisJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2008

I started at Dunniwood Lodge at 19 and have been here ever since. I always knew I wanted to work with people and make people's lives better and working in the care sector allows me to do that. I started as a Night Care Assistant, have worked in various roles at Dunniwood, learning and developing my skills, and now support the team and home as Deputy Manager.

I love being here at Dunniwood it has a real homely feel, the people who live here, and the team that supports them make it a special place to be. Every day we support family and friendship and that’s what I’m proud of.

I’m qualified with an NVQ 3 in Health & Social Care and an NVQ 3 Team Leader, a trained first aider, and qualified in movement and handling-Train the Trainer.

I believe that dignity and independence are central to what we do at Dunniwood and that people should be treated as individuals and be listened to and respected. Caring to me is about doing everything we can to make life a little easier, making people happy, and making sure they receive the highest quality of care.

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