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Care Provided by Eighton Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 47 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- 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
Room rates cover the individuals' personal care needs, their private room, laundry services, daily wellbeing planner (a wide variety of activities and events tailored to the service users including minibus trips) all main meals and regular snacks and refreshments. The rate does not cover private costs such as a hairdresser fee, although a hairdresser does visit the home on a weekly basis.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Eighton Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Eighton 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
- Wellburn Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kalee Herron(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 30+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (44)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (44)
Visiting
- The team welcome visitors of residents and clients to the home and aim to be as flexible as possible. Visitors are welcome to pop-in but calling the home to pre-arrange a visit is preferred.
Parking
- Private parking on-site available.
Eighton Lodge Reviews (99)
Eighton Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.888) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Eighton Lodge has 99 reviews.
I certainly can't fault them and would recommend Eighton Lodge.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, we are so pleased to hear you have had such a positive experience at our Eighton Lodge home and are pleased with your dad's care. We will be sure to pass on your comments to the wider team.
I have been ill and knowing my husband is being looked after in a caring way is a great comfort.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are so pleased to hear your husband is happy with his care here at Eighton Lodge and we can provide you with that much needed comfort and reassurance. We will be sure to pass on your comments to the wider team.
My dad has been in Eighton Lodge for 12 months and the staff have all been amazing. My dad is not the best patient however the staff have looked after him amazingly.
Eighton Lodge has taken the anxiety and worry of my mam hurting herself at home. The staff in attendance at all times do their very best to make her feel wanted 24/7. f any problems occur they ring me straight away. I am very happy with her care and hope she enjoys the rest of her life in a place she's cared for.
All staff have been wonderful and caring since my aunty has been here.
I spent about 60 hours visiting my Mum at Eighton Lodge over a few weeks. From what I observed the staff are excellent. They are kind, humorous, attentive and ever so patient. The residents are well attended, well-fed, and their views are always sought. I feel very content that my Mum is well cared for, safe, and stimulated.
Lovely place to be, with great staff. The rooms are very nice. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a home.
The staff are top quality. Always helpful and nothing is too much trouble.
As much as my gran wants to be in her own home, the care and support she receives is fantastic. There is always some sort of activity as well as days out. And the family meetings are a great idea. There is a good variety of food options. The staff are always helpful and friendly at all times.
All the staff are very attentive and kind to all of the residents they look after. the home has a home-from-home feeling. My friend is always kept clean and is very happy living here. there is always something for her to do.
Thank you for sharing your positive feedback - we are thrilled to hear that your friend is enjoying their time with us and is well taken care of and happy. We will pass on your kind words to the rest of the team which I'm sure will be much appreciated.
The staff at Eighton Lodge go above and beyond for the residents providing amazing personal care to keep all the residents entertained with lovely outdoor visits and tasks to keep everyone occupied. Nothing is ever a hassle. All residents are clean well cared for and happy. We are very thankful that my nana receives such great care.
My father has been here for one and a half years and I am very pleased with the care he gets. The room he has is very comfortable and the staff are very pleasant and always helpful.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your father's positive experience with us at Eighton Lodge. We are so pleased to hear that your father has been receiving excellent care during his time with us and that you find our staff to be pleasant and always ready to assist. We will make sure to pass on your kind words to the rest of the team at Eighton Lodge.
My mam is well cared for. Showered or washed daily, very well fed and drinks (tea, water, pop) anytime day or night. All staff are very well organised when it comes to residents' needs; meal times, bedtimes, personal hygiene etc. I would most definitely recommend this care home (Eighton Lodge) to everyone.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your mother's experience at Eighton Lodge. We are so pleased to hear that your mother is receiving a high level of care and it sounds like she is really enjoying her time with us at Eighton Lodge. We will make sure to pass on your kind words to the rest of the team, as I'm sure this will be much appreciated.
I've been to many care homes over the years visiting the elderly and I can honestly say this is one of the best care homes I've visited. My friend is always looking happy and telling me all what they have been up to.
Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience and kind words about our care home. We are truly honoured to be considered one of the best care homes you've visited and will make sure to pass on your kind words to the rest of the team at Eighton Lodge, as I'm sure they will be much appreciated.
My mother has been a resident for just over a year. Like many families, you never expect to be, or want to think about, putting one of your parents in a care home. The first day was literally like taking your child to school for the first day, then worrying about how they get on when you've gone! I had nothing to worry about. My mother has Alzheimer's, amongst other things, so she'll always complain about something! When things have gone wrong, or there's been issues, the manager and his team have been first-class in addressing any issues or concerns. Of course it's not perfect and mistakes do happen, but the sign of a great place is how you deal with this. Again, any issues have always been dealt with to, not only my mother's expectations, but mine as well. My mother regularly says (when she's not complaining!) 'I love it here, I love the lasses and my room'. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place to anyone who is looking for somewhere to leave a loved one.
Friendly, happy, clean home. All the girls are very helpful and very lovely. Nothing is a bother. Excellent.
Thank you for your glowing review of Eighton Lodge! We will make sure to pass on your kind words to the rest of the team at the home.
Eighton Lodge is a lovely, happy place. Staff and carers can't do enough for the residents and we, as a family, like the way they involve us in everything they do. The staff and carers keep the residents well entertained in doing activities with them all. I was concerned in Mam having to go into care, but we are extremely happy in the care and support she gets. She is happy in herself too. Can't thank them enough for their care.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of Eighton Lodge. We are so pleased you are happy with the quality of care your mother is receiving, as it is our top priority to make sure we provide a safe and caring environment for our residents. We will make sure to pass on your kind words to the rest of the staff at Eighton Lodge!
Since my mother came to Eighton Lodge, she has been extremely well cared for. The staff and everyone else is very helpful, can't do enough to help and it's very nice to know she is in good hands and gets all the help she needs and more. We are very grateful to everyone involved. Thank you once again.
Thank you for your lovely review of Eighton Lodge. We are so pleased your mother is happy and enjoying her time with us and we will make sure to pass on your kind words to the rest of the team at Eighton Lodge.
Mum came in very worried but everyone has been so lovely to her. Very attentive to her every need. The food has been excellent. The room was more than adequate for her needs. The only negative point is the level of noise but that depends on what room you are in.
Thank you for your lovely review of Eighton Lodge - we are so pleased your mum is happy and her worries have been put at ease. We will pass your kind words on to the rest of the team at Eighton Lodge.
Really happy with the care dad gets. Home from home. No concerns at all.
Thank you for your lovely review of Eighton Lodge. We are so pleased you are happy with the care your dad receives and will make sure to pass on your kind words to the rest of the team at Eighton Lodge.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 30 September 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Wellburn Care Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Wellburn Care Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Wellburn Care Homes Ltd
Meet the Team (2)

Kalee’s journey with Wellburn Care Homes started in November 2021 as Deputy Manager at Ryton Towers care home. As of 2024, Kalee is now the Home Manager of Eighton Lodge. Having worked in the care sector for 14 years before joining Wellburn, Kalee brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in providing excellent residential care.
Qualifications include:- NVQ Levels 2 and 3
- Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Care
- Specialises in a Level 2 dementia qualification
- Level 2 Medication
- End-of-life champion

Keren's journey with Wellburn Care Homes started in 2018 working for Whorlton Grange before being made Team Leader shortly after joining. Keren then moved over to our Eighton Lodge home in 2022 before being promoted to Deputy Manager of Eighton Lodge in April 2022.
Qualifications include:- NVQs Levels 2, 3 and 5
- Train the Trainer
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